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Fiji PM Rabuka's visit to India infuses political will into old partnership: Report

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka's visit to India marks a pivotal movement as the infusion of political will into an old partnership is transforming historic goodwill into actionable initiatives. The next few years will test implementation but the structured roadmap and mutual stakeholder engagement suggest outcomes that may extend beyond just India-Fiji ties and establish a model for India's regional outreach, a report highlighted on Wednesday.

India, Zimbabwe can script next chapter of South-South cooperation: Zimbabwe VP

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India and Zimbabwe together can write the “next great chapter of South-South cooperation,” showing the world how partnerships among developing nations can power innovation, industrial growth, and a fairer global economy, H.E. Gen. (Retd) Dr C.G.D.N. Chiwenga, Vice President of Zimbabwe said on Wednesday.

Russia, Ukraine in contact but cannot yet reveal date for next round of talks: Kremlin

IANS | August 27, 2025 7:18 PM

Moscow, Aug 27 (IANS) The heads of the negotiating groups of Russia and Ukraine continue to remain in contact but there are no exact dates for next round of talks yet, Russian President's Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.

MoS Margherita, Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Pigai discuss bilateral ties

IANS | August 27, 2025 6:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Indonesia's Minister of Human Rights Natalius Pigai in New Delhi on Wednesday. The two leaders discussed bilateral ties between India and Indonesia under the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Pakistan: Six new patients raise dengue cases in Rawalpindi to 76

IANS | August 27, 2025 6:24 PM

Islamabad, Aug 27 (IANS) A total of six dengue cases were reported in Pakistan's garrison city of Rawalpindi on Tuesday, raising the total number of cases reported from the city to 76, local media reported on Wednesday. As many as 41 patients are undergoing treatment in three government-run hospitals. These include 13 dengue patients, while the dengue serology reports of 28 patients are still pending.

New Delhi hopes US will review 25 pc additional tariff, to meet exporters

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:26 PM

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) India is hopeful that the United States will reconsider the additional 25 per cent tariff it imposed on Indian goods as a penalty for India’s Russian oil purchases.

China dismantling Tibet's cultural identity, eliminating organised dissent: Report

IANS | August 27, 2025 5:18 PM

Beijing, Aug 27 (IANS) China has intensified a campaign of digital authoritarianism in Tibet since 2019, effectively severing ties of Tibetans from each other, their diaspora and the wider world. This has caused erosion of cultural identity, with technology being used to suppress faith, speech and dissent, a report detailed on Wednesday.

On passage to India, INS Tamal makes port call in Saudi Arabia

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:44 PM

Jeddah, Aug 27 (IANS) Saudi naval and Indian officials accorded a warm welcome to INS Tamal as the Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate arrived at Saudi Arabia's Jeddah for a port call on Wednesday.

Religious intolerance and Islamist mobilisation rising at an alarming rate in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | August 27, 2025 3:12 PM

Dhaka, Aug 27 (IANS) Since the fall of the Awami League government in Bangladesh last year, the country's Hindu minority has faced a surge in violence, land grabs, temple desecrations, and forced resignations. Islamist groups like Hefazat-e-Islam and Hizb ut-Tahrir have grown bolder, pushing for Islamic statehood, a report has highlighted.

Bangladesh: BNP says parties opposing general elections will be 'politically sidelined'

IANS | August 27, 2025 2:54 PM

Dhaka, Aug 27 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has warned that anyone opposing the upcoming general elections would be sidelined from the future politics of the nation.

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Fiji PM Rabuka's visit to India infuses political will into old partnership: Report

India, Zimbabwe can script next chapter of South-South cooperation: Zimbabwe VP

Russia, Ukraine in contact but cannot yet reveal date for next round of talks: Kremlin

MoS Margherita, Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Pigai discuss bilateral ties

Pakistan: Six new patients raise dengue cases in Rawalpindi to 76

New Delhi hopes US will review 25 pc additional tariff, to meet exporters

China dismantling Tibet's cultural identity, eliminating organised dissent: Report

On passage to India, INS Tamal makes port call in Saudi Arabia

Religious intolerance and Islamist mobilisation rising at an alarming rate in Bangladesh: Report

Bangladesh: BNP says parties opposing general elections will be 'politically sidelined'

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