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Drug crisis in Bangladesh deepens with 8.2 million addicts: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:40 PM

Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with a deepening drug crisis, with an estimated 8.2 million people using narcotics across the country. Drugs ranging from yaba to heroin are reportedly being smuggled through at least 105 border points across 18 districts, with Dhaka emerging as the country’s main hub for illicit drug distribution and consumption, a report has stated.

Rights body calls for end of violence in PoK after alarming reports

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:38 PM

Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday called for an immediate end to the cycle of violence and a prompt, impartial and independent investigation into the reported deaths and injuries.

India and Greece discuss ongoing initiatives of cooperation between both Air Forces

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:36 PM

Athens, July 28 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Greece, Ravi Shankar, on Tuesday met Lt. Gen. Demosthenes Grigoriadis, Chief of Hellenic Air Force General Staff and discussed the ongoing initiatives of cooperation between the two Air Forces.

PoK: JAAC slams Pakistani forces for killing several civilians in Mirpur

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:32 PM

Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) With the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) claiming dozens of lives, several videos surfaced on social media Tuesday showing Pakistani security personnel openly firing on civilians in Mirpur city and later loading bodies in their vehicles.

Australia: Indian Air Force actively engages in Exercise Pitch Black

IANS | July 28, 2026 8:17 PM

Darwin (Australia), July 28 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday said that its contingent is actively engaged in the Exercise Pitch Black 2026 alongside the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Air Forces from 20 nations in Australia's Darwin.

Nirav Modi's extradition process to move forward after UK legal proceedings conclude: MEA

IANS | July 28, 2026 7:27 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated that fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will be extradited from the United Kingdom (UK) to India once all the legal proceedings are concluded.

India slams Pakistan's 'desperate and phoney' attempts to claim pluralistic cultural legacy

IANS | July 28, 2026 7:07 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed the attempts being made by Pakistan to invoke the Indus Valley Civilisation, making it clear that a country promoting cross-border terrorism and religious fundamentalism cannot make any claim to any pluralistic cultural legacy.

Everyone aware of country responsible for stymying SAARC: MEA

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Emphasising that cooperation requires goodwill, India on Tuesday reiterated its support for strong regional cooperation, while asserting that everyone in South Asia knows which country and its activities have hindered the functioning of SAARC.

Afghanistan: Taliban official shot dead in Badakhshan

IANS | July 28, 2026 6:12 PM

Kabul, July 28 (IANS) The Taliban's Director of Information and Culture in Badakhshan, Zabihullah Amiri, was shot dead in a targetted attack in Afghanistan on Tuesday, local media reported, citing information from local officials.

India and China taking forward border trade resumption through three designated points: MEA

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:42 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that New Delhi and Beijing were moving ahead with their earlier understanding on the resumption of border trade through the designated trading points of Lipulekh, Shipki La and Nathu La Pass.

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Drug crisis in Bangladesh deepens with 8.2 million addicts: Report

Rights body calls for end of violence in PoK after alarming reports

India and Greece discuss ongoing initiatives of cooperation between both Air Forces

PoK: JAAC slams Pakistani forces for killing several civilians in Mirpur

Australia: Indian Air Force actively engages in Exercise Pitch Black

Nirav Modi's extradition process to move forward after UK legal proceedings conclude: MEA

India slams Pakistan's 'desperate and phoney' attempts to claim pluralistic cultural legacy

Everyone aware of country responsible for stymying SAARC: MEA

Afghanistan: Taliban official shot dead in Badakhshan

India and China taking forward border trade resumption through three designated points: MEA

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