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Textile mill shutdown raises alarm over RMG exports in Bangladesh, threatens livelihoods

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) announcing an indefinite shutdown of mills, along with dispute over duty-free yarn imports between textile millers and garment exporters, has raised alarm over Readymade garments (RMG) exports in the neighbouring country ahead of the national election scheduled for February 12, according to a report.

New Delhi 'top priority' for Europe, EU-India FTA 'mother of all deals': Malta envoy (IANS interview)

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:42 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Reuben Gauci, the High Commissioner of Malta to India, on Saturday expressed his optimism about the likely signing of EU-India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), noting that the upcoming visit of European Union (EU) leaders indicates that New Delhi is a "top priority" for the grouping.

Deception as a doctrine: Lashkar-e-Taiba’s new strategy to confuse Indian agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | January 24, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Over the last couple of months, Intelligence agencies have been picking up information relating to the revival of the Lashkar-e-Taiba -- a terror outfit that was badly struck by the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor.

Iran thanks India for opposing 'unjust and politically motivated' UNHRC resolution

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:22 PM

Tehran/New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India, on Saturday expressed Tehran's "sincere gratitude" to the Indian government for its "principled and firm support" while voting against a resolution which was finally adopted by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during its 39th special session on Friday.

From insurgency to inclusion: ICPS paper outlines new road map for India’s Maoists

IANS | January 24, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS) has published a detailed policy paper by security analyst P.V. Ramana proposing a development-led road map for India’s Maoist-affected regions, arguing that the recent wave of surrenders by insurgents offers a rare opportunity to shift from violence to democratic social change.

US Senator urges action on Pakistan’s human rights abuses in letter to Rubio

IANS | January 24, 2026 2:00 PM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) United States Senator Mark R. Warner wrote to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern over ongoing alleged human rights violations in Pakistan targeting political figures, journalists, and activists, including widespread arrests and instances of transnational repression.

Pakistani forces forcibly disappear four more civilians in Balochistan

IANS | January 24, 2026 12:32 PM

Quetta, Jan 24 (IANS) At least four Baloch civilians were forcibly disappeared in Balochistan by Pakistani forces this week, according to human rights organisations.

Six killed in suicide bombing during wedding celebrations in Pakistan’s KP

IANS | January 24, 2026 11:52 AM

Islamabad, Jan 24 (IANS) At least six people were killed, and more than a dozen others sustained injuries after a suicide bombing struck wedding celebrations in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province, local media reported on Saturday.

US immigration policy at breaking point, says Congressman

IANS | January 24, 2026 11:28 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) An influential Republican Congressman has told the House that US immigration policy has reached a breaking point and warned that failure to act could permanently alter the country's character.

Bangladesh: Awami League calls Feb referendum ‘sham’, accuses Yunus of deception

IANS | January 24, 2026 11:27 AM

Dhaka, Jan 24 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Awami League accused the “illegal” Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of attempting to stage a “so-called referendum”, calling it not merely a gross violation of constitutional norms but a calculated effort to mislead the people.

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Textile mill shutdown raises alarm over RMG exports in Bangladesh, threatens livelihoods

New Delhi 'top priority' for Europe, EU-India FTA 'mother of all deals': Malta envoy (IANS interview)

Deception as a doctrine: Lashkar-e-Taiba’s new strategy to confuse Indian agencies

Iran thanks India for opposing 'unjust and politically motivated' UNHRC resolution

From insurgency to inclusion: ICPS paper outlines new road map for India’s Maoists

US Senator urges action on Pakistan’s human rights abuses in letter to Rubio

Pakistani forces forcibly disappear four more civilians in Balochistan

Six killed in suicide bombing during wedding celebrations in Pakistan’s KP

US immigration policy at breaking point, says Congressman

Bangladesh: Awami League calls Feb referendum ‘sham’, accuses Yunus of deception

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