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One killed, 25 forcibly disappeared during Pak military operations in Balochistan

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:25 PM

Quetta, Sep 4 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation on Friday strongly condemned intensified Pakistani military operations in the Zehri region of Balochistan’s Khuzdar district, alleging that one woman was killed and two others were injured in a drone attack on residential areas, while 25 civilians were subjected to enforced disappearance.

Vietnam pitches tech-led growth to US investors

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:18 PM

Washington, Sep 4 (IANS) Vietnam is seeking a higher-value economic partnership with the United States as it moves beyond labour-intensive manufacturing towards semiconductors, artificial intelligence, clean energy and advanced industries, its Ambassador to Washington has said.

India, Kiribati discuss women's empowerment, inclusive growth and strengthening cooperation

IANS | September 4, 2026 3:10 PM

South Tarawa (Kiribati), Sep 4 (IANS) India and Kiribati on Friday held discussions on women’s empowerment, inclusive growth, digitisation and strengthening bilateral cooperation.

'India’s greater role in Ukraine peace efforts is welcome’: Belgium Defence Minister

IANS | September 4, 2026 2:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Calling on India to play a bigger role in efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, Belgian Defence and Trade Minister, Theo Francken, on Friday said that the US-led peace process was "unfortunately leading nowhere."

‘Looking forward to deepen ties’, Rajnath Singh and Japanese counterpart exchange pleasantries on X

IANS | September 4, 2026 1:45 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday thanked Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi for his warm regards and expressed readiness to further strengthen the deep-rooted partnership between the two nations.

Rape, domestic abuse, mob violence fuel Bangladesh’s worsening human rights situation

IANS | September 4, 2026 1:41 PM

Dhaka, Sep 4 (IANS) As Bangladesh continues to witness alarming levels of abuse against women and children, at least 249 women and children were subjected to violence across the country in August this year, including 79 rape cases, local media reported citing a human rights organisation.

PM Modi congratulates Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister

IANS | September 4, 2026 1:02 PM

New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on becoming the longest serving Prime Minister in the European nation's postwar history and wished her continued success in the years ahead.

Giorgia Meloni sets record for running longest-serving government in Italy's post-war era

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:55 PM

Rome, Sep 4 (IANS) Georgia Meloni-led government has become the longest-serving Prime Minister in the postwar era of the Italian Republic, surpassing the record earlier held by Silvio Berlusconi.

I am very happy: Wife rejoices after husband rescued alive from flood-hit hydropower project in Nepal

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:21 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 4 (IANS) Laxmi Kumari Sah, wife of Sanjaya Sah, who was rescued from the tunnel of Nepal’s flood-hit Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, is over the moon after her husband was rescued alive on Friday morning.

25 Pakistani soldiers killed in two operations across Balochistan, claims BLA

IANS | September 4, 2026 12:01 PM

Quetta, Sep 4 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Friday claimed responsibility for two attacks targeting Pakistani forces in Balochistan’s Ziarat and Surab districts that resulted in the deaths of 25 military personnel and injuries to several others, local media reported.

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One killed, 25 forcibly disappeared during Pak military operations in Balochistan

Vietnam pitches tech-led growth to US investors

India, Kiribati discuss women's empowerment, inclusive growth and strengthening cooperation

'India’s greater role in Ukraine peace efforts is welcome’: Belgium Defence Minister

‘Looking forward to deepen ties’, Rajnath Singh and Japanese counterpart exchange pleasantries on X

Rape, domestic abuse, mob violence fuel Bangladesh’s worsening human rights situation

PM Modi congratulates Giorgia Meloni on becoming Italy's longest-serving Prime Minister

Giorgia Meloni sets record for running longest-serving government in Italy's post-war era

I am very happy: Wife rejoices after husband rescued alive from flood-hit hydropower project in Nepal

25 Pakistani soldiers killed in two operations across Balochistan, claims BLA

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