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Mistrust, diverging security priorities, conflicting domestic pressures behind repeated Af-Pak talks failures

IANS | November 8, 2025 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) Another attempt by regional negotiators to get Afghanistan and Pakistan to agree on a peace plan reportedly ended in a deadlock in Istanbul amid renewed fighting between the two countries. Both sides appear to be guided by mutual distrust, with pride and efforts at justifying individual stands overshadowing any other issue. The outcome once again has raised questions over regional stability.

Bangladesh: NCP declares no ‘note of dissent’ in July Charter amid rising political tensions

IANS | November 8, 2025 12:31 PM

Dhaka, Nov 8 (IANS) In a growing political conflict in Bangladesh, the National Citizen Party (NCP) asserted there would be no "note of dissent" in the July charter, local media reported.

Indian diplomatic missions worldwide celebrate 150 years of ‘Vande Matram’

IANS | November 8, 2025 8:50 AM

Santiago, Nov 8 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions worldwide hosted collective renditions of India’s national song “Vande Mataram” to commemorate 150 years since its composition, reflecting the nation’s cultural pride and the enduring spirit of patriotism.

President Murmu begins historic state visit to Angola and Botswana today

IANS | November 8, 2025 8:45 AM

New Delhi, Nov 8 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu will embark on Saturday on a six-day State visit to Angola and Botswana from November 8 to 13, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian head of state to both nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced.

Kiren Rijiju arrives in Saudi Arabia to sign bilateral Haj agreement, review 2026 preparations

IANS | November 8, 2025 8:39 AM

Riyadh, Nov 8 (IANS)Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, arrived in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah to participate in the signing of the Bilateral Haj Agreement with the Saudi Kingdom and assess preparations for Haj 2026.

Trump announces US boycott of G20 Summit in South Africa

IANS | November 8, 2025 6:28 AM

Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that no American government officials will attend this year’s Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa, accusing the host nation of mistreating its minority white farmers.

Over 700 flights cancelled in US as government shutdown drags on

IANS | November 8, 2025 6:19 AM

Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) Airlines across the United States cancelled hundreds of flights as the continuing government shutdown deepened strains on the nation’s air travel system.

Trump administration launches over 100 investigations into H-1B visa programme

IANS | November 7, 2025 10:30 PM

Washington, Nov 7 (IANS) The US Department of Labour (DOL) has launched at least 175 investigations into potential abuses within the H-1B visa programme, as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to crack down on the foreign worker visa system, Fox News reported on Friday.

Indian community marks 150 years of Vande Mataram in China's Shanghai

IANS | November 7, 2025 8:25 PM

Beijing, Nov 7 (IANS) Indian community members commemorated 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram in China's Shanghai on Friday. The event started with Indian Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur's address, who highlighted the role of Vande Mataram in firing India's freedom struggle.

EAM Jaishankar, Russian Deputy FM Rudenko discuss bilateral cooperation

IANS | November 7, 2025 8:08 PM

New Delhi, Nov 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko on Friday, discussing ways to take forward multifaceted bilateral cooperation.