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FS Misri, US Congressional delegation discuss bilateral ties, energy security, counter-terrorism

IANS | September 27, 2026 7:07 PM

New York, Sep 27 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with a bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman, Representative Brian Mast, on Sunday, with discussions held on bilateral ties, including the recently enacted Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA) and the future trajectory of the relationship.

'Everything we had was left behind': Afghan nationals share ordeal after deportation from Pakistan

IANS | September 27, 2026 6:22 PM

Kabul, Sep 27 (IANS) Afghan migrants have shared their agony after being deported from Pakistan, saying that they were given little to no time to collect their belongings, property and business assets from there before being sent across the border, local media reported.

Pakistan remains beneficiary of EU's GSP+ scheme despite failure to meet human rights obligations

IANS | September 27, 2026 5:37 PM

Islamabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Pakistan continues to be the largest beneficiary of the European Union’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), securing an estimated 732 million euros in tariff savings in 2024 alone, despite its failure to meet the human rights obligations attached to these privileges, according to a report.

India’s proposed FTA with Gulf countries to boost agri, pharma, services sectors

IANS | September 27, 2026 3:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) India and the Gulf Cooperation Council are working to unlock the full bilateral trade potential through the India-GCC Free Trade Agreement, which was discussed between the two sides on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York over the weekend.

INS Sudarshini sets sail from Egypt's Alexandria after port call

IANS | September 27, 2026 2:55 PM

Cairo, Sep 27 (IANS) Indian Naval Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini set sail from Egypt's Alexandria after concluding its port call, which included cross-training with the Egyptian Navy, professional interactions, and cultural engagements.

Bangladesh faces risk of prolonged high inflation amid fiscal, energy challenges: Report

IANS | September 27, 2026 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IANS) Bangladesh's inflation is increasingly emerging as one of the most challenging economic issues facing policymakers, with forecasts suggesting that price pressures are likely to remain elevated even as several neighbouring South Asian economies succeed in bringing inflation under control, a report has said.

Several missing after avalanche hits Himlung base camp in Nepal

IANS | September 27, 2026 2:06 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 27 (IANS) Several Nepali expedition guides and support staff are missing following an avalanche that hit the base camp of Mt. Himlung in Nepal’s Manang district on Sunday, concerned expedition companies said.

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Venezuela, Belarus and Mexico in New York

IANS | September 27, 2026 2:05 PM

New York, Sep 27 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a meeting with Venezuelan counterpart Felix Plasencia Gonzalez, on the sidelines of 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, with discussions ranging from bilateral cooperation and current regional issues.

Pakistan: BLF claims its female unit killed nine Pakistani security personnel in Balochistan

IANS | September 27, 2026 1:37 PM

Quetta, Sep 27 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed that nine Pakistani military personnel were killed in attacks carried out by the group's newly formed female unit, the Karima Armed Assault Division (KAAD), local media reported on Sunday.

Narayani river crosses danger level in Nepal, posing risk along Gandak

IANS | September 27, 2026 11:56 AM

Kathmandu, Sep 27 (IANS) Nepali authorities have issued a special flood warning after the Narayani River crossed its danger level in parts of southern Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts, with the water level continuing to rise.

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FS Misri, US Congressional delegation discuss bilateral ties, energy security, counter-terrorism

'Everything we had was left behind': Afghan nationals share ordeal after deportation from Pakistan

Pakistan remains beneficiary of EU's GSP+ scheme despite failure to meet human rights obligations

India’s proposed FTA with Gulf countries to boost agri, pharma, services sectors

INS Sudarshini sets sail from Egypt's Alexandria after port call

Bangladesh faces risk of prolonged high inflation amid fiscal, energy challenges: Report

Several missing after avalanche hits Himlung base camp in Nepal

EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from Venezuela, Belarus and Mexico in New York

Pakistan: BLF claims its female unit killed nine Pakistani security personnel in Balochistan

Narayani river crosses danger level in Nepal, posing risk along Gandak

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