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World leaders hail 'role model' PM Modi, congratulate him on his record-breaking tenure

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:26 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Several world leaders on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the eve of him becoming the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India. World leaders from across the globe paid tribute to Prime Minister Modi's transformative governance, his advocacy for the Global South, and his vision of an inclusive and economically dynamic India.

UN Rapporteur concerned over use of force against protesters in Afghanistan

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:12 PM

Kabul, June 9 (IANS) Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on situation of human rights in Afghanistan, on Tuesday expressed concern over the use of force against protesters in Afghanistan's Herat.

Indian NDC delegation in South Korea for strategic orientation tour

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:06 PM

Seoul, June 9 (IANS) A triservice delegation from the National Defence College (NDC) of India is visiting military institutions and the defence industries of South Korea as part of a Strategic Orientation Tour.

Human rights defenders express concern over escalating confrontation in PoK

IANS | June 9, 2026 8:01 PM

Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday expressed concern over the escalating confrontation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and loss of life of protesters and law enforcement personnel.

PM Modi to visit France and Slovakia to further deepen India’s partnerships

IANS | June 9, 2026 7:49 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on an official visit to France and Slovakia from June 13-19, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated on Tuesday.

Nepal PM inducts two new ministers in Cabinet

IANS | June 9, 2026 7:43 PM

Kathmandu, June 9 (IANS) Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Tuesday expanded his Cabinet, reappointing Sudhan Gurung as Home Minister and appointing Mahabir Pun as Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation.

India reaffirms commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan

IANS | June 9, 2026 7:09 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Highlighting the enduring civilisational links between India and Afghanistan, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to peace, stability and development in Afghanistan and the region.

Dozens killed as public outcry against police brutality grows in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:52 PM

Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) Dozens of people have been killed and hundreds injured as deadly clashes continue to take place between the law enforcement personnel and protesters in the Rawalakot city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), several reports have indicated.

AI can help India leapfrog without building its own models: Rubrik executive

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:37 PM

Washington, June 9 (IANS) Artificial intelligence can help India emerge as a global leader in the next phase of technological innovation even without developing frontier AI models of its own, according to Dev Rishi, General Manager for AI at Rubrik, who believes the biggest challenge facing enterprises today is not AI capability but governance, security and compliance.

India quintessential bridge-builder and balancer in contemporary global affairs: Report

IANS | June 9, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India has become a quintessential bridge-builder and balancer in contemporary affairs of the world. Having the capability to reshape the weakening global order, India can move it towards a fairer global governance, a report has stated.

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World leaders hail 'role model' PM Modi, congratulate him on his record-breaking tenure

UN Rapporteur concerned over use of force against protesters in Afghanistan

Indian NDC delegation in South Korea for strategic orientation tour

Human rights defenders express concern over escalating confrontation in PoK

PM Modi to visit France and Slovakia to further deepen India’s partnerships

Nepal PM inducts two new ministers in Cabinet

India reaffirms commitment to peace and stability in Afghanistan

Dozens killed as public outcry against police brutality grows in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

AI can help India leapfrog without building its own models: Rubrik executive

India quintessential bridge-builder and balancer in contemporary global affairs: Report

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