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‘Grave insult’: Teachers’ network slams installation of Jinnah’s portrait at Dhaka University

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:56 PM

Dhaka, Sep 16 (IANS) The University Teachers’ Network in Bangladesh strongly condemned “unauthorised and unlawful” changes to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) photo gallery, alleging that valuable historical photographs, including that of independence hero Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, were removed and replaced with a portrait of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Pakistan’s first Governor General, local media reported.

Rising diesel prices force goods transporters to suspend operations in Pakistan

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:26 PM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Goods transporters were facing difficulties due to the persistent rise in diesel prices in Pakistan, with several of them suspending operations as they incurred financial losses, All Pakistan Goods Transport Owners Association President Muhammad Owais Chaudhry said, according to local media reports on Wednesday.

Pakistani naval unit collides with Indian Navy ship; MEA summons Islamabad's top diplomat

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) India on Wednesday summoned the Charge d'Affaires of the Pakistan High Commission and lodged a strong protest after a Pakistani naval ship's action at sea led to a collision with an Indian Navy unit.

EAM Jaishankar receives warm welcome as he arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit

IANS | September 16, 2026 1:01 PM

Thimphu, Sep 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar arrived in Bhutan on Wednesday for a two-day official visit aimed at further deepening long-standing bilateral cooperation, and was warmly received at the airport by Bhutanese Foreign Minister Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel.

Pakistan ramps up drone activity along LoC amid growing pressure to infiltrate

Vicky Nanjappa | September 16, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan has been using drones extensively against India in the past couple of years. Drones have been used to smuggle arms, ammunition and narcotics, especially into Punjab. In the last couple of weeks, the security agencies have noted that there have been drone sightings along the Line of Control (LoC).

'One-sided, fabricated': Awami League on B'desh tribunal awarding death sentences to 7 leaders

IANS | September 16, 2026 12:25 PM

Dhaka, Sep 16 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League categorically rejected the death sentences handed down to seven party leaders and activists by the country's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), describing the ruling as "one-sided, biased and fabricated".

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters once again denied meeting with him in prison

IANS | September 16, 2026 12:06 PM

Islamabad, Sep 16 (IANS) Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters were once again denied a meeting with him at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail, in violation of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders, local media reported on Wednesday.

New Zealand FTA will open door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers: PM Christopher Luxon

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Wednesday hailed the country's free trade agreement with India as a landmark deal that would open access to 1.4 billion Indian consumers and help boost jobs and incomes in New Zealand.

Army chief General Dhiraj Seth begins three-day Russia visit to strengthen defence ties

IANS | September 16, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Dhiraj Seth embarked on a three-day official visit to Russia starting Wednesday, aimed at deepening the longstanding defence partnership and military-to-military cooperation between the two countries.

Helicopter crashes in Los Angeles; three killed

IANS | September 16, 2026 10:28 AM

Los Angeles, Sep 16 (IANS) At least three people were killed after a helicopter crashed in Los Angeles, California, local authorities said.

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‘Grave insult’: Teachers’ network slams installation of Jinnah’s portrait at Dhaka University

Rising diesel prices force goods transporters to suspend operations in Pakistan

Pakistani naval unit collides with Indian Navy ship; MEA summons Islamabad's top diplomat

EAM Jaishankar receives warm welcome as he arrives in Bhutan for two-day visit

Pakistan ramps up drone activity along LoC amid growing pressure to infiltrate

'One-sided, fabricated': Awami League on B'desh tribunal awarding death sentences to 7 leaders

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sisters once again denied meeting with him in prison

New Zealand FTA will open door to 1.4 billion Indian consumers: PM Christopher Luxon

Army chief General Dhiraj Seth begins three-day Russia visit to strengthen defence ties

Helicopter crashes in Los Angeles; three killed

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