PM Modi's Israel visit short but extraordinarily productive, moving: Netanyahu

IANS | February 26, 2026 5:45 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday termed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country as short but "extraordinarily productive and moving." Addressing a joint press meet along with PM Modi following their talks in Jerusalem, Netanyahu also praised PM Modi for his speech in Israel's Parliament, Knesset.

India-Israel bond has stood test of time at every challenge: PM Modi

IANS | February 26, 2026 5:30 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the relationship between India and Israel has stood the test of time at every challenge as it is based on deep mutual trust, shared democratic values, and a strong foundation of human sensitivity.

Pakistan: Section 144 imposed in South Waziristan due to rising security concerns

IANS | February 26, 2026 3:06 PM

Islamabad, Feb 26 (IANS) The district administration on Thursday imposed Section 144 in South Waziristan Upper and South Waziristan Lower districts of Pakistan due to rising security concerns and for facilitating the movement of logistics. Officials said the decision has been taken to ensure safety of people, maintaining law and order and facilitating the operational movement of security personnel, local media reported.

Bangladesh: Dhaka University probes assault on women

IANS | February 26, 2026 2:50 PM

Dhaka, Feb 26 (IANS) Authorities at the Dhaka University have set up a three-member committee following allegations of harassment and assault of two women by university students, local media reported.

PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem

IANS | February 26, 2026 2:34 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem on Thursday, laying a wreath at the memorial in memory of the Holocaust victims.