Time for Bangladesh and India to address defining future challenges through shared solutions: Report

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:57 PM

Dhaka, July 16 (IANS) As the Bay of Bengal gains strategic prominence in the Indo-Pacific, it offers India and Bangladesh an opportunity to redefine their bilateral relationship. The region has evolved beyond a shared maritime boundary into one of the most strategically significant regions supporting trade, energy, fisheries and blue economy initiatives, while drawing increasing attention from major powers, a report has stated.

Japan and India pledge to strengthen defence ties

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:19 PM

Tokyo, July 16 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi attended a reception at the residence of India's Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, on Thursday with both sides pledging to strengthen defence ties between two nations.

India and Thailand discuss ways to strengthen Strategic Partnership

IANS | July 16, 2026 7:04 PM

Bangkok, July 16 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Thailand, Puneet Agrawal, met Urasa Mongkolnavin, Director-General (DG) of the Department of South Asian, Middle East and African Affairs at Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday, holding discussions on issues of mutual interest to strengthen the Strategic Partnership between both nations.

Kanishka: The terror attack that buried the myth of 'peaceful' Khalistan

Rajiv Tuli | July 16, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, July 16: The bombing of Air India Flight 182, popularly known as the Kanishka bombing, remains the deadliest act of aviation terrorism before 9/11. On 23 June 1985, 329 innocent people, including 24 Indian citizens, lost their lives when the aircraft exploded over the Atlantic Ocean. Most of the victims were Canadians of Indian origin. It was not merely an attack on an aircraft - it was an attack on humanity.

India, Finland set to deepen engagement under EU FTA: Piyush Goyal

IANS | July 16, 2026 6:53 PM

New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister on Thursday met Finland's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Riikka Purra, and discussed strengthening economic and financial cooperation, enhancing trade and investment ties, and expanding collaboration in digitalisation and emerging sectors.