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Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM Modi, says India and China should deepen cooperation

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and expressed his country's readiness to work with India to implement the important consensus reached between leaders of the two nations, continuously enhance trust and dispel doubts, properly handle sensitive issues, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, maintain the positive momentum of bilateral ties, and jointly advance their respective modernisation processes.

'Look forward to building on our Strategic Partnership': Ethiopian PM thanks PM Modi for wishes

IANS | June 24, 2026 4:19 PM

Addis Ababa, June 24 (IANS) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his wishes on his election triumph and stated that he is looking forward to building on the Strategic Partnership.

Australian queer artist Jamaica Moana brings stories of identity, inclusion to India during Pride Month

IANS | June 24, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Award-winning Australian artist Jamaica Moana is set to visit India this week for a three-city tour as part of Pride Month celebrations, bringing a distinctive blend of music, storytelling and cultural engagement aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties between Australia and India while highlighting themes of identity, inclusion and self-expression.

PoK crisis escalates: Atrocity fears mount as Pakistan’s disinformation campaign intensifies

Vicky Nanjappa | June 24, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The next 24 hours would be crucial for the residents of Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) with both the protesters and the establishment showing no signs of relenting and the State intensifying its disinformation campaign against the demonstrators.

Insurgency in Balochistan intensifying due to rising atrocities against civilians by Pakistani forces: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 3:14 PM

Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) The decades-long insurgency in Pakistan's Balochistan province has been exacerbated by allegations of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings of civilians attributed to state agencies, a report has stated.

India offers condolences over passing of Timor-Leste's former President Francisco Guterres

IANS | June 24, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India on Wednesday offered its condolences on the passing of Timor-Leste's former President, Francisco Guterres ‘Lu-Olo', the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Mobile phone, internet services suspended in Quetta, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | June 24, 2026 2:58 PM

Quetta, June 24 (IANS) The Balochistan government temporarily suspended mobile phone and internet services in the provincial capital Quetta as part of security measures for the Muharram processions, local media reported on Wednesday.

Bangladesh govt's minority rights pledge under scrutiny after hold on Lord Ram statue construction: Report

IANS | June 24, 2026 2:52 PM

Dhaka, June 24 (IANS) The suspension of the construction of the Lord Ram statue at the Sri Sri Radha Govinda and Kali Temple in Palashbari Upazila of the Gaibandha district in Bangladesh reflects concerns that extend beyond the local setting, according to a latest report.

Govt girls school blown up in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | June 24, 2026 2:11 PM

Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) A government girls' primary school was destroyed in an overnight blast in Sara Ghowara area of Birmal tehsil of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Lower South Waziristan district, local media reported on Wednesday.

Pakistan: Sindh Bar Council condemns life sentences for Baloch activists, raises due process concerns

IANS | June 24, 2026 1:45 PM

Islamabad, June 24 (IANS) Several members of Pakistan's Sindh Bar Council strongly condemned the life sentences handed down to Baloch activists, including Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch, stating that the verdict raises serious concerns if it stems from proceedings lacking independence, fairness, due process, and the fundamental principles of justice.

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Chinese FM Wang Yi meets PM Modi, says India and China should deepen cooperation

'Look forward to building on our Strategic Partnership': Ethiopian PM thanks PM Modi for wishes

Australian queer artist Jamaica Moana brings stories of identity, inclusion to India during Pride Month

PoK crisis escalates: Atrocity fears mount as Pakistan’s disinformation campaign intensifies

Insurgency in Balochistan intensifying due to rising atrocities against civilians by Pakistani forces: Report

India offers condolences over passing of Timor-Leste's former President Francisco Guterres

Mobile phone, internet services suspended in Quetta, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Bangladesh govt's minority rights pledge under scrutiny after hold on Lord Ram statue construction: Report

Govt girls school blown up in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan: Sindh Bar Council condemns life sentences for Baloch activists, raises due process concerns

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