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Fresh threat to Hafiz Saeed prompts ISI to step up security around LeT chief

Vicky Nanjappa | August 21, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Multiple Intelligence assessments by the Indian security agencies suggest that the Pakistan’s ISI has increased the security cover for Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) founder and Mumbai 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed. Last year, Pakistan had enhanced security measures, but the latest assessment states that state of the art measures have been implemented to ensure that the dreaded terrorist remains safe.

Indian delegation calls on Bhutan PM, discusses strengthening healthcare cooperation

IANS | August 21, 2026 6:22 PM

Thimphu, Aug 21 (IANS) The visiting Indian medical value travel delegation on Friday called on the Prime Minister of Bhutan, Dasho Tshering Tobgay and received guidance to further strengthen cooperation in quality and specialised healthcare services.

India-Lebanon review bilateral ties, discuss strengthening cooperation

IANS | August 21, 2026 6:20 PM

Beirut, Aug 21 (IANS) Secretary (CPV and OIA) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sripriya Ranganathan, on Friday met Abdel Sattar Issa, Secretary General at Lebanon's Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beirut and reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations.

'Proportionate action' taken, says MEA after demolition of unauthorised structures outside Pakistan HC

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:55 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India on Friday said that the government had taken 'proportionate action' by demolishing unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, a few days after Pakistan did not heed to India's request and removed structures in front of the Indian High Commission in Islamabad that were meant to facilitate parking.

Telangana CM’s visit to US not given political clearance as proposed programmes not appropriate: MEA

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy’s US trip was denied political clearance as the programmes proposed were not appropriate to the office held and the purpose of the visit

Southeast Asian nations adopting China’s digital tech but stay clear of Beijing’s rules: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) China may be winning many of the contracts to build out Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure, but Beijing is making less headway on the rules, according to an article published in The Diplomat.

'China's growing clout in Indo-Pacific raises concern'

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) A section of Japanese media and people are criticising Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and her administration for their efforts to upgrade Japan's defence and security systems, but these critics are overlooking China’s growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, according to an article published on the Japan Forward news website.

Pakistan's central govt debt rises over 5 pc to Rs 81.9 trillion: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Pakistan's central government debt rose to Rs 81.9 trillion during July-May of fiscal year 2025-26, a report has said, citing the government.

Credit US Ambassador Gor for providing correct perspective on J&K: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

IANS | August 21, 2026 4:06 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) India's former Ambassador to the United States and BJP MP Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Friday credited US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor for providing a "correct perspective" on Jammu and Kashmir by calling it as an "important part of India" during his visit to Srinagar, earlier this week.

Solar expansion in China causes bird diversity decline: Report

IANS | August 21, 2026 3:12 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Rapid expansion of solar farms in China is linked to a reduction in bird diversity as cropland and grassland are cleared for development, a new report has said, calling the trend a green dilemma that pits carbon reduction against conservation.

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Fresh threat to Hafiz Saeed prompts ISI to step up security around LeT chief

Indian delegation calls on Bhutan PM, discusses strengthening healthcare cooperation

India-Lebanon review bilateral ties, discuss strengthening cooperation

'Proportionate action' taken, says MEA after demolition of unauthorised structures outside Pakistan HC

Telangana CM’s visit to US not given political clearance as proposed programmes not appropriate: MEA

Southeast Asian nations adopting China’s digital tech but stay clear of Beijing’s rules: Report

'China's growing clout in Indo-Pacific raises concern'

Pakistan's central govt debt rises over 5 pc to Rs 81.9 trillion: Report

Credit US Ambassador Gor for providing correct perspective on J&K: Harsh Vardhan Shringla

Solar expansion in China causes bird diversity decline: Report

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