21st century belongs to India and ASEAN, PM Modi asserts at Summit

IANS | October 26, 2025 10:48 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Oct 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that “the 21st century is our century, the century of India and ASEAN” during his virtual address to the 22nd India-ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, underscoring the profound historical, cultural and civilisational ties binding the two regions. Speaking from New Delhi, PM Modi described the India-ASEAN “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership” as a cornerstone of global stability and prosperity.

Bangladesh: A Charter without consensus (IANS Analysis)

IANS | October 26, 2025 9:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Just a year back, Bangladesh’s political landscape took a decisive turn—the country’s Gen Zs toppled the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina who is now referred in Bangladesh as the ‘autocrat’ or ‘fascist’. The 2024 July Uprising was not just a mere change of political regime, but it brought back the discussions on which direction of Bangladesh’s state building should head.

India-Taiwan cooperation can drive sustainable growth: Report

IANS | October 26, 2025 5:49 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) As the world prepares for this year's UN Climate Change Conference in Belem, Brazil, a media report has highlighted how India and Taiwan can jointly advance two crucial Sustainable Development Goals - Climate Action (SDG 13) and Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG 12) - through practical cooperation and shared innovation.