PoK election demonstrates system based on ideological exclusion, controlled participation: Report

IANS | August 4, 2026 8:40 PM

Islamabad, Aug 4 (IANS) The so-called legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have once again showcased the increasing gap between Islamabad's promise of democratic self-government and the tightly controlled political system functioning in the occupying territory. The election in PoK demonstrate a system based on ideological exclusion, controlled participation and political reliance on Islamabad, a report has detailed.

Bangladesh PM invited to BRICS Summit as BIMSTEC Chair: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:40 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) India on Tuesday said that Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has been invited to attend the outreach session of the 18th BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September in his capacity as the current chair of BIMSTEC.

India, China have taken steps to improve people-to-people ties: MEA

IANS | August 4, 2026 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday that India and China have taken several steps to improve ties between the people of both nations, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and the re-establishment of civil aviation connectivity.