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PoK stir enters critical stage as medicines blocked, hospitals prevented from treating protesters

Vicky Nanjappa | August 31, 2026 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The ongoing protests in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and the stubborn approach adopted by the administration has made life a living hell for the people of the region. In addition to using brute force against the protesters, food supplies have been blocked. Currently, there is a huge shortage of medicines in PoK which has only added to the woes of the people.

India emerges as primary alternative to China in global smartphone supply chain: Report

IANS | August 31, 2026 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) India has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of a global shift away from concentrated electronics manufacturing in China, with the country’s share of smartphone production rising sharply as companies pursue a 'China plus one' strategy, a new report has said.

Turkey ignoring sea route in link with ASEAN: Report

IANS | August 31, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Turkey considers itself to be a bridge connecting continents. This is a good image for its connection with Southeast Asia, except that it focuses more on the land and its two extremes while neglecting the waters filled with container vessels, oil tankers and undersea cables, according to an article in India Narrative.

Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian Foreign Minister, discusses deepening bilateral cooperation

IANS | August 31, 2026 3:46 PM

Belgrade, Aug 31 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Serbian Foreign Minister Marko Duric in Belgrade on Monday, where the two sides reviewed the longstanding bilateral ties and discussed prospects for strengthening cooperation in areas of mutual interest.

Israel and Greece sign giant 'Achilles Shield' defence deal to tackle 'common regional challenges'

IANS | August 31, 2026 3:29 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 31 (IANS) In a major defence export deal, one of the largest-ever in Israel's history, Israel and Greece on Monday signed the giant 'Achilles Shield' deal, under which Israel will establish a multi-layered defence system in Greece, which includes Israeli systems architecture, including the 'David's Sling' and 'Spider' systems manufactured by Rafael and the 'Barak MX' system manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).

Pakistan’s ISKP gamble turns Islamic State into a threat to Europe and beyond

Vicky Nanjappa | August 31, 2026 3:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) The deadly van and knife attack in Berlin carried out by an Islamic State operative shows how deadly the outfit continues to remain despite losing vast territory. The outfit on the ground when it comes to operational strength is hardly even present in Syria or Iraq.

PM Modi and Iranian President hold talks in Bishkek, discuss West Asia situation

IANS | August 31, 2026 2:59 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on Monday.

No one found inside Nepal's Rasuwagadhi hydropower tunnel; 93 untraced

IANS | August 31, 2026 2:44 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 31 (IANS) A rescue team found no one inside the tunnel of the flood-affected Rasuwagadhi Hydropower Project (RHPL) in Rasuwa, while the fate of 93 people working on the project remains unclear.

PM Modi meets Armenian counterpart Pashinyan in Bishkek; discusses bilateral ties, West Asia crisis

IANS | August 31, 2026 2:33 PM

Bishkek, Aug 31 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with his Armenian counterpart, Nikol Pashinyan, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek on Monday and discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, as well as the situation in West Asia.

We stand shoulder to shoulder: Rajnath Singh visits Nepal Embassy, offers condolences over devastating floods

IANS | August 31, 2026 2:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday visited the Nepalese Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book, conveying India's solidarity following the loss of hundreds of lives and extensive destruction caused by the devastating flash floods in the Himalayan nation.

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PoK stir enters critical stage as medicines blocked, hospitals prevented from treating protesters

India emerges as primary alternative to China in global smartphone supply chain: Report

Turkey ignoring sea route in link with ASEAN: Report

Kiren Rijiju meets Serbian Foreign Minister, discusses deepening bilateral cooperation

Israel and Greece sign giant 'Achilles Shield' defence deal to tackle 'common regional challenges'

Pakistan’s ISKP gamble turns Islamic State into a threat to Europe and beyond

PM Modi and Iranian President hold talks in Bishkek, discuss West Asia situation

No one found inside Nepal's Rasuwagadhi hydropower tunnel; 93 untraced

PM Modi meets Armenian counterpart Pashinyan in Bishkek; discusses bilateral ties, West Asia crisis

We stand shoulder to shoulder: Rajnath Singh visits Nepal Embassy, offers condolences over devastating floods

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