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India and Bangladesh: The geography of strategic reality

Vinay Nalwa | July 10, 2026 6:13 PM

New Delhi: History occasionally produces relationships that are not merely diplomatic but geographical, shaped less by political choice than by immutable strategic realities. India and Bangladesh exemplify one such relationship. Governments may change, political slogans may evolve, and public opinion may fluctuate, but geography remains remarkably indifferent to ideology. Sharing over 4,000 kilometres of border, 54 transboundary rivers, centuries of civilisational interaction, and deeply interconnected economic and security interests, the two nations remain bound by realities that no political narrative can rewrite.

PM Modi lauds diaspora in NZ for keeping Indian cultural heritage vibrant across generations, continents

IANS | July 10, 2026 6:06 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian diaspora for preserving India's cultural heritage across generations and continents while strengthening the enduring people-to-people ties between India and New Zealand

'There is no driver': Acharya Prashant and UCL neuroscientist Steve Fleming examine nature of the self

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:51 PM

London, July 10 (IANS) Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant and the noted cognitive neuroscientist Professor Steve Fleming held a public dialogue on self-knowledge, metacognition and consciousness at University College London (UCL) on the evening of July 9.

'Most popular leader with highest approval rating': Indian diaspora excited after meeting PM Modi

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:40 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in New Zealand who managed to interact briefly with Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival in Auckland on Friday evening described the feeling as "thrilling" and "unbelievable" while expressing their gratitude for getting a chance to see PM Modi closely during the rousing welcome accorded to him as he arrived in the country on a historic visit.

PM Modi thanks South Korean President for extending wishes to India and New Zealand

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:27 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung for extending wishes for the progress and friendship of India and New Zealand.

Deeply moved by warm welcome from Indian community in New Zealand: PM Modi

IANS | July 10, 2026 5:11 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said he was deeply moved by the warm welcome accorded to him by the Indian community in New Zealand. He said that the enthusiasm on display reflected the Indian diaspora's enduring connection with India.

Auckland's Sky Tower illuminates in Indian tricolour to mark PM Modi's historic NZ visit

IANS | July 10, 2026 4:50 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) The iconic Sky Tower in Auckland was illuminated in Indian tricolour on Friday as a special gesture to mark Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand.

Pakistan: Demolition of historic Sikh shrine raises fresh concerns over protection of minorities, their heritage

IANS | July 10, 2026 4:41 PM

Islamabad, July 10 (IANS) The demolition of the 125-year-old Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib in Pakistan's Farooqabad has left portions of the historic shrine in rubble after a local businessman allegedly carried out the work without legal clearance or court order. Authorities acknowledged the demolition only after Sikh residents of Farooqabad took to the streets to protest the incident, a report has stated.

India’s UPI welcome in New Zealand as we modernise our economy: Trade Minister

IANS | July 10, 2026 3:25 PM

Auckland, July 10 (IANS) As the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) expands its global footprint, New Zealand is ready to experience the digital payment freedom that comes with India's unique and indigenously developed QR-based system, its Trade and Investment Minister, Todd McClay, said on Friday.

Pakistan under pressure as BLA tightens grip on Balochistan, PoK unrest escalates

Vicky Nanjappa | July 10, 2026 3:21 PM

New Delhi, July 10 (IANS) Pakistan's troubles appear far from over. Even as the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has called for intensified protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has also escalated its activities in Balochistan, adding to Islamabad's growing challenges.

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India and Bangladesh: The geography of strategic reality

PM Modi lauds diaspora in NZ for keeping Indian cultural heritage vibrant across generations, continents

'There is no driver': Acharya Prashant and UCL neuroscientist Steve Fleming examine nature of the self

'Most popular leader with highest approval rating': Indian diaspora excited after meeting PM Modi

PM Modi thanks South Korean President for extending wishes to India and New Zealand

Deeply moved by warm welcome from Indian community in New Zealand: PM Modi

Auckland's Sky Tower illuminates in Indian tricolour to mark PM Modi's historic NZ visit

Pakistan: Demolition of historic Sikh shrine raises fresh concerns over protection of minorities, their heritage

India’s UPI welcome in New Zealand as we modernise our economy: Trade Minister

Pakistan under pressure as BLA tightens grip on Balochistan, PoK unrest escalates

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