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India must leverage economic and political strength to engage with Bangladesh: Report

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:23 PM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) India must exercise its economic and political strength to pursue a strategy of soft deterrence, blending preventive and re-engagement diplomacy, allowing it to negotiate with Bangladesh from a position of strength on both fronts. From safeguarding its interests to advancing them, the responsibility should rest on Dhaka, a report said on Tuesday.

Pakistan: Rights body warns of disturbing pattern of child sexual abuse

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:22 PM

Islamabad, Feb 17 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Tuesday highlighted a deeply disturbing reality in Pakistan's Punjab province, where hundreds of children have been sexually abused, noting that justice remains elusive despite registered cases and identified suspects.

US trade deal against national interest, new govt must scrap it: Bangladesh media

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s newly elected government should take the initiative to cancel a trade deal inked by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government with the US, as the agreement is against national interest and violates its independence and sovereignty, opined an article in Dhaka’s media.

Sikh MPs in Canada spark community debate over remarks on two legislations: Report

IANS | February 17, 2026 9:07 PM

Ottawa, Feb 17 (IANS) The recent controversy over remarks made in Canada’s House of Commons by Sikh MPs has ignited debate within the Sikh communities at home and abroad.

Bangladesh ranked 13th lowest in world in Corruption Index

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:50 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Bangladesh has been ranked as the 13th lowest in the world with a score of 24 out of 100 in the annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025 released by Transparency International (TI).

Brazilian President leaves for India, looks forward to enhancing cooperation between both countries

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:46 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 17 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday left for India to attend the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, highlighting that he would also be discuss new opportunities for cooperation between both countries during the visit.

India and France elevate ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ during Macron’s landmark visit

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:19 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) In a historic move that signals a "turning point" in bilateral relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday formally elevated the India-France relationship to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership.”

Presidents of Sri Lanka, Serbia arrive in New Delhi for AI Impact Summit

IANS | February 17, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday evening to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026 in the Indian capital.

India, France boost defence, innovation ties; announce ‘special global partnership’

IANS | February 17, 2026 7:46 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) India and France on Tuesday took their long-standing friendship to a new level, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron upgraded bilateral ties to a “Special Global Strategic Partnership” during high-level talks.

Pakistan: 924 killed in staged encounters, extrajudicial killings in Punjab province last year

IANS | February 17, 2026 7:43 PM

Islamabad, Feb 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the country's Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab province for pursuing a deliberate policy of staged encounters resulting in extrajudicial killings that fundamentally undermines the rule of law and constitutional protections in the province.

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India must leverage economic and political strength to engage with Bangladesh: Report

Pakistan: Rights body warns of disturbing pattern of child sexual abuse

US trade deal against national interest, new govt must scrap it: Bangladesh media

Sikh MPs in Canada spark community debate over remarks on two legislations: Report

Bangladesh ranked 13th lowest in world in Corruption Index

Brazilian President leaves for India, looks forward to enhancing cooperation between both countries

India and France elevate ties to ‘Special Global Strategic Partnership’ during Macron’s landmark visit

Presidents of Sri Lanka, Serbia arrive in New Delhi for AI Impact Summit

India, France boost defence, innovation ties; announce ‘special global partnership’

Pakistan: 924 killed in staged encounters, extrajudicial killings in Punjab province last year

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