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UNTCC 2025: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi holds key defence talks with global military leaders

IANS | October 15, 2025 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is engaging in a series of high-level meetings with senior military officials from several nations on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of the Counter-Terrorism Conference (UNTCC) 2025, discussing ways to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen global security efforts.

Brazilian Vice President to begin two-day India visit today

IANS | October 15, 2025 9:43 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin will begin his two-day India visit on Wednesday to review bilateral trade and investment, and further strengthen the multifaceted Strategic Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced.

Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange heavy fire near border

IANS | October 15, 2025 8:52 AM

Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) Pakistani and Afghan forces engaged in fierce cross-border clashes in the early hours of Wednesday, and reports of civilian casualties emerged from both sides, according to local media reports.

Ashley Tellis arrested on Oct 11, probe underway: US State Department (IANS exclusive)

Nayan Seth | October 15, 2025 6:50 AM

Washington, Oct 15 (IANS) The State Department has confirmed to IANS that Ashley Tellis, a long-time US government adviser and expert on India and South Asia, was arrested on October 11.

Pledging to be bridge-builder, India elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council

IANS | October 15, 2025 6:30 AM

United Nations, Oct 15 (IANS) India has been elected unopposed to the Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time to a three-year term starting next year with a pledge to be a bridge-builder.

US South Asia expert Ashley Tellis charged with mishandling classified data, alleged China links

IANS | October 14, 2025 11:55 PM

Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) In a major development, Ashley Tellis, a long-time US government adviser and expert on India and South Asia, has been charged with unlawfully keeping national defence information and meeting Chinese officials.

US expects India, allies’ backing on China’s rare earth curbs: US Treasury Secretary

IANS | October 14, 2025 10:49 PM

Washington, Oct 14 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed on Tuesday that Washington expects support from its allies and friends, including India, over its attempt to counter China’s latest export controls on rare earths.

Nepal: Appointment of new PM and house dissolution facing legal challenge

IANS | October 14, 2025 9:39 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 14 (IANS) Nearly a dozen writ petitions were filed at Nepal’s Supreme Court on Tuesday challenging the appointment of Sushila Karki as the new Prime Minister and the dissolution of the House of Representatives.

Munir among Pakistan's most unpopular Army Chiefs, lacks legitimacy: Report

IANS | October 14, 2025 9:31 PM

Islamabad, Oct 14 (IANS) Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir has emerged as one of the most unpopular military rulers in the country’s recent history, presiding over a fractured economy, restricted media, and a deeply polarised nation, a report detailed on Tuesday.

Indian envoy, Mauritius minister inspect proposed floating solar project

IANS | October 14, 2025 9:24 PM

Port Louis, Oct 14 (IANS) Reaffirming India's commitment to the developmental priorities in Mauritius, India's High Commissioner to Mauritius Anurag Srivastava, along with Patrick Gervais Assirvaden, Mauritian Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, on Tuesday visited the project site for the proposed 17.5 MW floating solar project at Tamarind Falls in the East African nation.

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UNTCC 2025: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi holds key defence talks with global military leaders

Brazilian Vice President to begin two-day India visit today

Pakistan, Afghan forces exchange heavy fire near border

Ashley Tellis arrested on Oct 11, probe underway: US State Department (IANS exclusive)

Pledging to be bridge-builder, India elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council

US South Asia expert Ashley Tellis charged with mishandling classified data, alleged China links

US expects India, allies’ backing on China’s rare earth curbs: US Treasury Secretary

Nepal: Appointment of new PM and house dissolution facing legal challenge

Munir among Pakistan's most unpopular Army Chiefs, lacks legitimacy: Report

Indian envoy, Mauritius minister inspect proposed floating solar project

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