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Top experts call for integrated approach to climate, connectivity and development at Eastern Himalayan Dialogue

IANS | September 28, 2026 2:46 PM

Kalimpong, Sep 28 (IANS) The Eastern Himalayas should be recognised for their contribution to India’s economic growth, environmental security, regional connectivity and engagement with its neighbourhood, top experts reckoned on Monday during a dialogue held in West Bengal's Kalimpong on the region's strategic significance, economic potential, climate resilience and local aspirations.

Nepal: At least four dead in avalanche at Himlung base camp

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:57 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 28 (IANS) At least four people have died and 12 are missing following an avalanche that struck the base camp area of Mt. Himlung in Nepal’s western mountainous district of Manang, a senior government official said.

Bangladesh: Dhaka sees spate of attacks, looting, vandalism as law and order concerns mount

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:28 PM

Dhaka, Sep 28 (IANS) Amid mounting concerns over the deteriorating law and order situation in Bangladesh, as many as four incidents of attacks, vandalism and looting were witnessed in Dhaka over the past three days, with most of the incidents reportedly linked to attempts to take over properties, local media reported.

India, Egypt discuss strengthening cooperation in sports, youth affairs

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:25 PM

Cairo, Sep 28 (IANS) India and Egypt on Monday held discussions on strengthening cooperation in sports and youth affairs.

Pakistan: Road closures leave daily-wage workers without work, livelihoods hit

IANS | September 28, 2026 1:22 PM

Islamabad, Sep 28 (IANS) Daily-wage workers at hotels, motels, inns, marriage halls, private hostels and public transport services have been laid off in Pakistan after authorities' closure of roads amid fears of the long march and sit-ins, local media reported on Monday.

Surgical strikes at 10: How Uri attack redefined India’s counter-terror doctrine against Pakistan

Vicky Nanjappa | September 28, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) The cross-Line of Control military operations carried out on September 29, 2016, marked a decisive paradigm shift in India's national security strategy, establishing a high-precision deterrence model against cross-border terrorism sponsored by Pakistan.

Bangladesh: 27 jailed after police raid JaSaD office; Awami League condemns arrests

IANS | September 28, 2026 12:29 PM

Dhaka, Sep 28 (IANS) As the crackdown on political opponents escalates in Bangladesh, a Dhaka court sent 27 people to jail after police arrested them from the central office of the Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JaSaD), local media reported.

Baloch group urges international action against human rights abuses by Pakistan in Balochistan

IANS | September 28, 2026 12:12 PM

Geneva, Sep 28 (IANS) The Baloch National Movement (BNM) held a protest rally in Geneva against enforced disappearances, human rights violations, extrajudicial killings, and the sentencing of political activists in “fabricated” cases by Pakistani authorities in Balochistan.

Defence Secretary meets US Congressional delegation, discusses deepening defence cooperation

IANS | September 28, 2026 11:41 AM

New Delhi, Sep 28 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday held discussions with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Brian Mast on deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership, with a particular focus on advancing defence industrial and technological cooperation.

India gets US speciality-drug tariff relief

IANS | September 28, 2026 9:23 AM

Washington, Sep 28 (IANS) India has been included among countries eligible for zero US tariffs on several categories of speciality pharmaceutical products and ingredients, offering targeted relief to one of America’s leading sources of medicines.

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Top experts call for integrated approach to climate, connectivity and development at Eastern Himalayan Dialogue

Nepal: At least four dead in avalanche at Himlung base camp

Bangladesh: Dhaka sees spate of attacks, looting, vandalism as law and order concerns mount

India, Egypt discuss strengthening cooperation in sports, youth affairs

Pakistan: Road closures leave daily-wage workers without work, livelihoods hit

Surgical strikes at 10: How Uri attack redefined India’s counter-terror doctrine against Pakistan

Bangladesh: 27 jailed after police raid JaSaD office; Awami League condemns arrests

Baloch group urges international action against human rights abuses by Pakistan in Balochistan

Defence Secretary meets US Congressional delegation, discusses deepening defence cooperation

India gets US speciality-drug tariff relief

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