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German FM calls on PM Modi, appreciates India's call for Ukraine ceasefire

IANS | September 3, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Visiting German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday, conveying appreciation for India's call to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Wadephul noted that India and Germany have taken steps to expand strategic partnership in various sectors, especially in security and defence, economy and trade as well as skilled labour.

US: Health workers call for resignation of Secretary Kennedy

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:58 PM

Washington, Sep 3 (IANS) Over 1000 current and former employees of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have called for the resignation of Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr after removal of the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Susan Monarez and other actions which they said are "compromising the health of the nation."

Ignoring humanitarian calls, Pakistan starts detaining Afghan migrants

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:47 PM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Pakistan has started detaining Afghan migrants after the expiration of their residency permits even as severe congestion has been reported at border points like Torkham from where Afghans have been trying to leave Pakistan, local media reported on Wednesday.

ISI’s new playbook: Fires, railway sabotage and shadow trade to bleed India’s economy

Vicky Nanjappa | September 3, 2025 7:44 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) The Indian armed forces have tightened the noose around the ISI and its proxies, such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad. With infiltrations becoming harder, the ISI has activated several of its international modules in the Gulf nations and Canada to carry out activities that could sabotage India’s economy.

Ditched by unreliable Chinese weapons and CPEC, Pakistan cosying up to US: Report

IANS | September 3, 2025 7:05 PM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) The real reason why Pakistan is trying to cosy up to the United States seems to be money and weapons, in both of which it has been badly ditched by China, a report has highlighted.

Massive deforestation in PoK increases landslides, amplifies flooding: Report

IANS | September 3, 2025 6:31 PM

Islamabad, Sep 3 (IANS) Citing the recent Google Earth satellite imagery of the Neelum Valley, a report has indicated the ongoing massive deforestation in several areas of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) which were once large areas of lush woodlands but are now stripped bare due to illegal logging carried out by the timber mafia in collaboration with elements of the Pakistani army and government officials.

Standing together to negotiate, resist and shape multipolar future (IANS Analysis)

IANS | September 3, 2025 5:15 PM

Beijing: At times, global diplomacy is less about what is said and more about what is portrayed. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus 2025 Summit held in China's Tianjin on August 31-September 1 offered plenty of such moments. Pictures of Prime Minister Narendra Modi hugging Russian President Vladimir Putin, establishing a mutual walking pace with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Putin, and interacting with both leaders spoke volumes well beyond the boundaries of the conference hall. These pictures documented a new geopolitical reality, and one in which the leaders of three of the most consequential Global South powers were not appearing geoeconomic competitors but as a potential collective force.

German Foreign Minister hails PM Modi's call for peace in Ukraine

IANS | September 3, 2025 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Wednesday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a speedy peace agreement in Ukraine made during his recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in China's Tianjin, describing it as a significant development for Europe.

Greatly value Germany's understanding about India's fight against terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 3, 2025 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India greatly values the understanding shown by Germany regarding its fight against terrorism. The EAM highlighted that Germany 's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has been explicit regarding India's right to defend its people against terrorist attacks.

India-Germany relationship steady, growing in substance: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 3, 2025 4:18 PM

New Delhi, Sep 3 (IANS) Calling India-Germany relationship "enormously important", External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the ties between two nations are growing in substance.

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German FM calls on PM Modi, appreciates India's call for Ukraine ceasefire

US: Health workers call for resignation of Secretary Kennedy

Ignoring humanitarian calls, Pakistan starts detaining Afghan migrants

ISI’s new playbook: Fires, railway sabotage and shadow trade to bleed India’s economy

Ditched by unreliable Chinese weapons and CPEC, Pakistan cosying up to US: Report

Massive deforestation in PoK increases landslides, amplifies flooding: Report

Standing together to negotiate, resist and shape multipolar future (IANS Analysis)

German Foreign Minister hails PM Modi's call for peace in Ukraine

Greatly value Germany's understanding about India's fight against terrorism: EAM Jaishankar

India-Germany relationship steady, growing in substance: EAM Jaishankar

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