New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has continued to deteriorate, with protests showing no signs of abating. Reports of enforced disappearances have increased significantly, while protesters have accused Pakistani security forces of using excessive force to quell the agitation.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The Asian Development Bank has trimmed its economic growth forecast for Bangladesh in FY27 to 4 per cent, down from 4.5 per cent in July, citing persistent banking‑sector stress, structural bottlenecks and severe energy shortages, a report has said.
Paris, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian Navy’s guided missile frigate INS Trishul arrived at France's Toulon to participate in the 24th edition of the bilateral Exercise Varuna.
Visakhapatnam, Sep 23 (IANS) Navies of India and Sri Lanka carried out seamanship evolutions, air operations, night replenishment at sea, and special forces drills during the sea phase of the bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-26 off Visakhapatnam.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The elevation of India-New Zealand ties to a “Strategic Partnership,” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country in July this year, was quickly followed by the ratification of the free trade agreement ( FTA) by New Zealand's Parliament, after which the two countries are moving towards their first bilateral naval exercise as part of the closer maritime cooperation, according to an article published by the Lowy Institute.
Dhaka, Sep 23 (IANS) A Bangladeshi court placed former Awami League lawmaker Mahfuzur Rahman Mita on six-day remand in an Anti-Terrorism case registered with Tejgaon Industrial Area Police Station in Dhaka, local media reported.
Paris, Sep 23 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the implication of Bangladeshi journalist and human rights defender Russell Rana in what it described as a “fabricated murder” case, warning that the move poses a serious threat to press freedom, human rights advocacy and the rule of law in the South Asian nation.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The proposed India-Germany submarine deal has been finalised on the German side and the necessary documents have already been agreed upon, German Ambassador to India Dr Jasper Wieck said on Wednesday, adding that the agreement now awaits the completion of internal processes by the Indian side.
Quetta, Sep 23 (IANS) Baloch armed group, Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF), has claimed that several Pakistani military personnel were killed and injured in the first attack carried out by the group's newly formed female unit, in which they targetted a Pakistani military convoy on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) highway near Turbat in Balochistan, local media reported on Wednesday.
Mumbai, Sep 23 (IANS) The Mumbai Police on Wednesday stated that the investigation into the IIT Bombay student's suicide case is being conducted "impartially", exploring all possible angles, while also urging people to refrain from spreading misinformation regarding the incident.
