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Putting national interests first, India pursues balanced approach during West Asia conflict

IANS | March 21, 2026 5:25 PM

Jakarta, March 21 (IANS) India's commitment to a balanced strategy amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia is clearly reflected in the fact that its leadership has engaged with all regional actors since February 28 without favour or bias. For decades, India had adopted a calibrated strategy for navigating geopolitical crisis while safeguarding its diverse interests in an evolving global landscape, a recent report mentioned.

PM Modi has another phone call with Iran's Pezeshkian, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:43 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian conveying to him Eid and Nowruz greetings and also discussing the current security situation in the West Asia region.

Bangladesh's Family Card programme risks huge fiscal burden, social welfare cuts

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) Bangladesh's launch of the Family Card programme, promising 2,500 (in local currency) monthly allowance for vulnerable families risks serious fiscal strain and may doom its overburdened social‑welfare system, a new report has said.

Tarique Rahman extends Eid greetings, rallies public support for 'desired Bangladesh'

IANS | March 21, 2026 4:01 PM

Dhaka, March 21 (IANS) While extending Eid greetings on Saturday, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called on the citizens to back his government's efforts in shaping a "desired Bangladesh", local media reported.

Entrenched bias against minorities persists in Pakistan despite court ruling: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:51 PM

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Pakistan's non-Sunni Muslim communities — including Christians, Hindus, Sikhs, and Ahmadis — have been subjected to discrimination for decades, often treated as second-class citizens through various subtle and overt ways.

S. Korea in consultation with Iran, others to secure ship passage

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:35 PM

Seoul, March 21 (IANS) South Korea is in close talks with countries, including Iran, to ensure a swift normalisation of the Strait of Hormuz after Tehran said it is ready to allow Japan-bound vessels to pass through the sea route virtually closed in the wake of the Middle East crisis, a foreign ministry official said on Saturday.

Fanatics coveting nukes: Why Pakistan can't be trusted with doomsday weapons

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:16 PM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) As Pakistan’s trajectory mirrors North Korea’s path of sanctions, isolations and nuclear expansion, the risks are mounting for the US, making Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent warning especially timely, a report has detailed.

ADB’s $10 billion loan to Pakistan suggests rising external dependence: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 3:13 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) announcement of a $10 billion credit for Pakistan over five years highlights the country’s continued reliance on external funding even as its peer nations grow out of such dependencies, a new report has said.

Pakistan faces severe energy risk over West Asia conflict: Report

IANS | March 21, 2026 2:54 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) As geopolitical tensions in West Asia entered 22nd day -- with major oil fields reportedly damaged on both sides -- Pakistan, an energy-import dependent economy, is facing heightened risks of economic and financial instability, a new report has said.

India’s proactive diplomacy fosters Taiwan engagement and Indo-Pacific stability

IANS | March 21, 2026 2:40 PM

Taipei, March 21 (IANS) The establishment of another Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre in Mumbai and the participation of Taiwanese think tanks at the recent Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi underscore India's intent to deepen engagement with Taiwan. India should also explore collaborating with Southeast Asian countries in elevating Taiwan’s role in addressing regional economic, governance and security matters, a report has suggested.

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Putting national interests first, India pursues balanced approach during West Asia conflict

PM Modi has another phone call with Iran's Pezeshkian, condemns attacks on critical infrastructure

Bangladesh's Family Card programme risks huge fiscal burden, social welfare cuts

Tarique Rahman extends Eid greetings, rallies public support for 'desired Bangladesh'

Entrenched bias against minorities persists in Pakistan despite court ruling: Report

S. Korea in consultation with Iran, others to secure ship passage

Fanatics coveting nukes: Why Pakistan can't be trusted with doomsday weapons

ADB’s $10 billion loan to Pakistan suggests rising external dependence: Report

Pakistan faces severe energy risk over West Asia conflict: Report

India’s proactive diplomacy fosters Taiwan engagement and Indo-Pacific stability

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