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China’s BRI projects in Bangladesh expand trade access, deepen strategic footprint in Bay of Bengal: Report

IANS | September 15, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) China’s infrastructure push in Bangladesh under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is strengthening connectivity across some of the country’s key economic corridors while creating greater access for Chinese goods and industrial inputs, according to an analysis by Dr Sakariya Kareem cited by Asian Lite International report.

SFJ steps up Punjab propaganda blitz ahead of Assembly polls, pays up to Rs 10K per poster

Vicky Nanjappa | September 15, 2026 2:39 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Banned outfit Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) escalated its propaganda blitz across Punjab ahead of the Assembly elections in the state slated to be held next year, deploying local operatives to paint pro-Khalistan graffiti and distribute secessionist posters across rural pockets, according to intelligence officials.

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh kills over 1,000 in 6 months as vaccination gaps persist: Report

IANS | September 15, 2026 2:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak that has killed over 1,000 people since mid‑March, exposing immunity gaps after years of declining routine vaccination coverage and disruptions to immunisation services, a new report has said.

Pakistan: Journalists voice concern over court's delay in hearing jailed human rights lawyer couple's applications

IANS | September 15, 2026 2:33 PM

Islamabad, Sep 15 (IANS) Veteran journalists and members of civil society have voiced concern over the court's continued delay in hearing the applications filed by human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab-Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha, requesting suspension of their sentences, local media reported on Tuesday.

India, South Korea discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary, cultural, people-to-people ties

IANS | September 15, 2026 2:29 PM

Seoul, Sep 15 (IANS) India's Ambassador to South Korea, Gourangalal Das, held a meeting with members of the South Korea-India Parliamentary Friendship Group in the National Assembly on Tuesday, with discussions held on ways to further strengthen parliamentary, cultural and people-to-people ties.

India, Australia agree to bolster cyber security, critical tech partnership

IANS | September 15, 2026 1:26 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) India and Australia have agreed to further strengthen the bilateral cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies and resilient supply chains, as officials from both countries discuss the implementation of their new partnership.

India has to constantly apply and re-apply itself to changing dynamic: EAM Jaishankar on operating in complex landscape

IANS | September 15, 2026 12:22 PM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India, with greater interests, more exposure, a larger number of partners and operating in a more complex landscape, has to constantly apply and re-apply to the changing dynamic.

Indian-origin woman tries to save fallen friend on New York subway track; both killed

IANS | September 15, 2026 10:51 AM

New York, Sep 15 (IANS) An Indian-origin woman heroically dove onto a city subway track to save a friend who had fallen, but tragically, both were killed by an oncoming train that could not stop in time, according to police.

Japan minister visits Kolkata; discusses investment, defence ties with Bengal govt

IANS | September 15, 2026 10:42 AM

Tokyo/New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Kunimitsu Ayano visited Kolkata and other parts of West Bengal from September 10 to 13, holding discussions with senior state government officials on strengthening Japan-India ties, promoting Japanese investment in the state and expanding people-to-people exchanges, according to a press release issued on Tuesday by Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Look at results and understand what India has achieved at BRICS: Uruguayan FM hails PM Modi's leadership (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | September 15, 2026 9:36 AM

New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin has hailed India's leadership of BRICS and hosting of the highly successful BRICS Summit, asserting that the concrete and consensus-based Delhi Declaration has shown how Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed and reached agreement on many important and highly sensitive issues.

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China’s BRI projects in Bangladesh expand trade access, deepen strategic footprint in Bay of Bengal: Report

SFJ steps up Punjab propaganda blitz ahead of Assembly polls, pays up to Rs 10K per poster

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh kills over 1,000 in 6 months as vaccination gaps persist: Report

Pakistan: Journalists voice concern over court's delay in hearing jailed human rights lawyer couple's applications

India, South Korea discuss ways to strengthen parliamentary, cultural, people-to-people ties

India, Australia agree to bolster cyber security, critical tech partnership

India has to constantly apply and re-apply itself to changing dynamic: EAM Jaishankar on operating in complex landscape

Indian-origin woman tries to save fallen friend on New York subway track; both killed

Japan minister visits Kolkata; discusses investment, defence ties with Bengal govt

Look at results and understand what India has achieved at BRICS: Uruguayan FM hails PM Modi's leadership (IANS Exclusive)

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