Millben calls PM Modi ‘beacon of Indian dream’

IANS | October 7, 2026 4:22 PM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) African-American singer Mary Millben has paid tribute to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completing 25 years in public office, calling him a “shining beacon of the Indian dream” and urging Indians to put political affiliations aside to celebrate the country and its leadership.

Bangladesh Editors' Council condemns escalating attacks on journalists

IANS | October 7, 2026 3:26 PM

Dhaka, Oct 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's Editors' Council strongly condemned recent attacks, threats and harassment targeting journalists across the country, while urging the authorities to conduct prompt, impartial investigations and take exemplary action against those responsible, local media reported.

ISI moves to unite Bangladesh terror groups, eyes bigger India strikes

Vicky Nanjappa | October 7, 2026 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) With the western border becoming increasingly difficult to operate along, Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) is seeking to intensify activities on the eastern front. Terror groups in Bangladesh have long been nurtured by the ISI, with the focus largely on targeting West Bengal and the northeastern states.

Bangladesh's outgoing envoy, Foreign Secretary Misri discuss bilateral ties

IANS | October 7, 2026 2:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's outgoing High Commissioner to India, Riaz Hamidullah, held a farewell meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in New Delhi on Wednesday, with both sides reflecting on the gamut of bilateral ties and cooperation under existing institutional mechanisms.