India, Dominica exchange an MoU on pharmacopoeia and QIP

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:39 PM

Roseau, May 16 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Saturday, exchanged an MoU with Domina Minister of Foreign Affairs on Pharmacopoeia and another on a Quick Impact Project(QIP) in Dominica.

India absolutely on right track under PM Modi’s leadership: Dutch CEOs

IANS | May 16, 2026 11:02 PM

New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a meeting with leading Dutch CEOs, during which top business executives from sectors ranging from aviation and semiconductors to shipping, agriculture and technology praised India’s economic growth, innovation ecosystem and expanding global partnerships under his leadership.

Taiwan poses ‘existential ideological challenge’ to CCP amid Chinese territorial claims: Report

IANS | May 16, 2026 9:33 PM

Brussels, May 16 (IANS) China’s Taiwan policy reflects concerns over losing control of the historical narrative, domestic comparison, diplomatic influence and strategic containment. Taiwan represents a distinct governance model that contrasts with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) – "a living rebuttal to the idea that Chinese identity requires authoritarian rule," a report mentioned this week.

Women in Bangladesh face growing wave of digital violence: Report

IANS | May 16, 2026 9:06 PM

Dhaka, May 16 (IANS) As women in Bangladesh increasingly engage in online spaces, there has been a surge in incidents of technology-facilitated abuse ranging from cyber harassment and blackmail to deepfakes and coordinated digital attacks, local media reported on Saturday.