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PoK unrest exposes cracks in Pakistan's narrative on Kashmir issue: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 5:45 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Amid escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (Pok), Islamabad's longstanding narrative of representing the interests of Kashmiri Muslims has suffered a major blow over the past two months as security forces have killed dozens of protesters, shut down the internet for weeks and expelled foreign journalists from the occupied territory entirely, a report has stated.

Pakistan's nuclear deterrence promises under scrutiny as conventional military build-up rises: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 5:10 PM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s strategic elite has long portrayed nuclear deterrence as an almost "absolute guarantee" of national security and territorial sovereignty. Under the doctrine of “full-spectrum deterrence”, the promise was that nuclear weapons would deter aggression across the entire spectrum of conflict. But that promise has proved both false and misleading, a report has stated.

World's largest democracy and fastest growing major economy, India fills us with awe: Australian PM

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:46 PM

Canberra, Aug 15 (IANS) Extending his heartfelt wishes to India on the country's 80th Independence Day, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Saturday lauded the country’s remarkable progress and its global stature as the world’s largest democracy and fastest-growing major economy.

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates 80th Independence Day

IANS | August 15, 2026 4:38 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrated India’s 80th Independence Day on Saturday with participation of members of the Indian community, Embassy officials and their families and friends of India in Nepal.

Macron, Muizzu, Pellegrini join top world leaders in lauding India's remarkable journey on I-Day

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:47 PM

Paris, Aug 15 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron joined several top world leaders who continue to extend their wishes to the people of India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of the country's 80th Independence Day, on Saturday.

China's bid to control Dalai Lama’s reincarnation raises religious freedom concerns

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:32 PM

Beijing, Aug 15 (IANS) The Chinese government repeatedly claims to uphold freedom of religious belief, but such assertions ring hollow amid the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) effort to control the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.

International community must challenge Pakistan's political instrumentalisation of religion: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:20 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan's history of state-backed terrorism and religious radicalisation has contributed significantly to reinforcing the perception of terrorism and violent extremism being associated with Islam in the minds of many people around the world. Holding the Islamic flag in one hand and a weapon in the other presents a stark contradiction, one that has repeatedly surfaced in Pakistan’s political and security discourse, a report has stated.

India rightfully enjoying high esteem on world stage, says Putin hailing country's 'remarkable success'

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:01 PM

Moscow, Aug 15 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday hailed India's "remarkable success" in economic, social, scientific and technological areas, saying that the country is "rightfully enjoying high esteem" on the world stage.

Indian envoy to Nepal stresses stronger connectivity and energy partnership

IANS | August 15, 2026 2:29 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 15 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, on Saturday, highlighted the expansion of multifaceted relations between Nepal and India, with particular emphasis on growing connectivity between the two countries.

EAM Jaishankar hoists Tricolour at residence, thanks counterparts for I-Day greetings

IANS | August 15, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday hoisted the national flag at his residence on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day and also thanked his counterparts from Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Nepal for extending warm greetings to the country on the national occasion.

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PoK unrest exposes cracks in Pakistan's narrative on Kashmir issue: Report

Pakistan's nuclear deterrence promises under scrutiny as conventional military build-up rises: Report

World's largest democracy and fastest growing major economy, India fills us with awe: Australian PM

Indian Embassy in Kathmandu celebrates 80th Independence Day

Macron, Muizzu, Pellegrini join top world leaders in lauding India's remarkable journey on I-Day

China's bid to control Dalai Lama’s reincarnation raises religious freedom concerns

International community must challenge Pakistan's political instrumentalisation of religion: Report

India rightfully enjoying high esteem on world stage, says Putin hailing country's 'remarkable success'

Indian envoy to Nepal stresses stronger connectivity and energy partnership

EAM Jaishankar hoists Tricolour at residence, thanks counterparts for I-Day greetings

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