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US should call out 'disgraceful act' of Indian flag desecration by Khalistani extremists: Report

IANS | August 31, 2026 9:19 PM

Washington, Aug 31 (IANS) The United States should be able to call out the tearing of the Indian national flag outside Madison Square Garden in New York by Khalistani extremists a “disgrace”, with the same clarity it uses to condemn antisemitic vandalism, mosque attacks and temple graffiti. Until it does so, America's invocation of “free speech” will sound less like a commitment to principle and more like a justification for looking the other way, a report has stated.

PM Modi's 'personal attention' strengthening India-Russia Privileged Strategic Partnership: Putin

IANS | August 31, 2026 9:12 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday said that Russia-India relations continue to strengthen based on the principles of a privileged strategic partnership and facilitated by the "personal attention" of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Deportation of over 21,000 Pakistanis exposes Islamabad's dependence on jobs in Gulf nations

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:56 PM

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The recent deportations of 21,951 Pakistanis from Gulf nations have exposed Pakistan's dependence on jobs in other nations to absorb its workforce and the resulting remittances to support its external account, local media reported.

Maldives: Indian delegation calls on Defence Minister, discusses cooperation and regional security

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:48 PM

Male, Aug 31 (IANS) The visiting National Defence College (NDC) delegation from India called on Maldives’ Minister of Defence and National Service, Hassan Rasheed, discussing bilateral defence cooperation and regional security.

India is very dynamic, resilient economy: White House

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:43 PM

Asheville, Aug 31 (IANS) The White House on Monday described India as a dynamic, strong and resilient economy after official data showed the country’s gross domestic product grew by 7.8 per cent.

Bonhomie in Bishkek: PM Modi and Putin travel in same car once again

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:34 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) In yet another strong display of their warm camaraderie, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin travelled in the same car to the opening ceremony of the World Nomad Games at Bishkek Arena, immediately after ending their bilateral discussions on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's capital on Monday evening.

Must move from endless war to end of war: PM Modi during meeting with Russian President Putin

IANS | August 31, 2026 8:05 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Reiterating that India continues to back all efforts towards achieving peace in Ukraine, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin that it is essential for the well-being of the humanity to move from an endless war towards an end to the war.

Rights group blames longstanding grievances, institutional distrust for PoK unrest

IANS | August 31, 2026 7:31 PM

Islamabad, Aug 31 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has said the recent unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) resulted from longstanding political and socioeconomic grievances, institutional distrust and governance deficits and an increasingly confrontational state response, including the disproportionate use of force.

India, Bangladesh discuss issues of mutual interest to advance people-to-people cooperation

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:53 PM

Dhaka, Aug 31 (IANS) India and Bangladesh on Monday discussed issues of mutual interest with the aim of advancing people-to-people cooperation. The discussions took place during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, and Adviser to Bangladesh's Prime Minister for the Ministry of Finance and Planning, Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir, during their meeting in Dhaka.

Belgium Prime Minister to arrive in India on first official visit this week

IANS | August 31, 2026 6:50 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Belgium Prime Minister Bart De Wever will travel to India on an official visit from September 2-4, during which he will also hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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US should call out 'disgraceful act' of Indian flag desecration by Khalistani extremists: Report

PM Modi's 'personal attention' strengthening India-Russia Privileged Strategic Partnership: Putin

Deportation of over 21,000 Pakistanis exposes Islamabad's dependence on jobs in Gulf nations

Maldives: Indian delegation calls on Defence Minister, discusses cooperation and regional security

India is very dynamic, resilient economy: White House

Bonhomie in Bishkek: PM Modi and Putin travel in same car once again

Must move from endless war to end of war: PM Modi during meeting with Russian President Putin

Rights group blames longstanding grievances, institutional distrust for PoK unrest

India, Bangladesh discuss issues of mutual interest to advance people-to-people cooperation

Belgium Prime Minister to arrive in India on first official visit this week

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