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200 nations to gather in Turkey's resort city to scale up clean energy, climate finance

Vishal Gulati | November 8, 2026 6:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As leaders, scientists, civil society representatives, activists and others from nearly 200 countries, comprising India, are gathering for two weeks in Turkey's Mediterranean resort city of Antalya for the 31st Conference of Parties to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), beginning on Monday, with aim to accelerate clean energy, scale up climate finance and strengthen resilience.

Defence and trade driving India-Poland partnership: Report

IANS | November 8, 2026 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Defence and trade are the key drivers of the growing partnership between India and Poland, reflecting New Delhi’s broader re-engagement with Central and Eastern Europe, a report said.

Bangladesh's trade deficit jumps up by 31 per cent

IANS | November 8, 2026 5:39 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Bangladesh's trade deficit jumped up 31 per cent year-on-year to $7.48 billion in July-September of the current financial year as the country’s fuel import bill more than doubled as oil prices soared due to the West Asia conflict, according to the latest data released by the Bangladesh Bank.

Pakistan's illegal kidney trade thrives despite transplant law, vulnerable donors exploited for profits: Report

IANS | November 8, 2026 5:36 PM

Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Despite Pakistan having the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act in place since 2010, which provides for prison sentences of up to 10 years for violations, illegal organ-trafficking networks continue to exploit loopholes in healthcare supply chains, medical laboratories and regulatory institutions, according to a report.

Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Guyana President Irfaan Ali extend wishes on Diwali

IANS | November 8, 2026 5:27 PM

Canberra, Nov 8 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday extended wishes to people who are celebrating Diwali, stressing that shining diyas, candles, and lanterns reflect shared hopes for humanity and assure people that goodness, knowledge, and truth will always prevail.

Embassies from across world extend warm wishes to Indians on Diwali

IANS | November 8, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) As the people in India and abroad celebrate Diwali on Sunday, Embassies and High Commissions from across the world extended their wishes to the people on the festival of lights.

Bangladesh's political violence persists despite govt change, clashes among party workers at ground level raise concern

IANS | November 8, 2026 5:03 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Political violence continues to trouble Bangladesh despite the country's change of political leadership, with recent killings involving supporters of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) highlighting persistent rivalries over local influence, political positions, and control of resources.

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims two more lives, death toll crosses 1280

IANS | November 8, 2026 4:37 PM

Dhaka, Nov 8 (IANS) Two more children died from measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours till 8 a.m. on Sunday (local time), taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles-linked fatalities to 1,282 in 2026.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf calls for judicial independence, end to political victimisation

IANS | November 8, 2026 2:58 PM

Islamabad, Nov 8 (IANS) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan has demanded judicial independence, rule of law, and an end to what he termed political victimisation, local media reported on Sunday.

Russia, US extend wishes to Indians on Diwali

IANS | November 8, 2026 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov on Sunday extended Diwali greetings to the people of India and expressed belief that the spirit of mutual respect, goodwill, and trust will continue to strengthen the friendship between the two nations.

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200 nations to gather in Turkey's resort city to scale up clean energy, climate finance

Defence and trade driving India-Poland partnership: Report

Bangladesh's trade deficit jumps up by 31 per cent

Pakistan's illegal kidney trade thrives despite transplant law, vulnerable donors exploited for profits: Report

Australian PM Anthony Albanese, Guyana President Irfaan Ali extend wishes on Diwali

Embassies from across world extend warm wishes to Indians on Diwali

Bangladesh's political violence persists despite govt change, clashes among party workers at ground level raise concern

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims two more lives, death toll crosses 1280

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf calls for judicial independence, end to political victimisation

Russia, US extend wishes to Indians on Diwali

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