London, Oct 3 (IANS) Unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has demonstrated a core contradiction in Pakistan's decades-long Kashmir policy. Pakistan claims to defend rights of Kashmiris at international forums. However, reality in PoK is far less flattering. The protests and crackdown have showcased that Pakistan's grip on PoK is weak, a report detailed on Friday.
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with visiting Special Advisor to the President of Brazil, Ambassador Celso Luis Nunes Amorim in New Delhi for the 6th India-Brazil Strategic Dialogue on Friday. The two officials reviewed ongoing progress in the Strategic Partnership, including in various sectors like defence and security, energy, rare earths and critical minerals, and health and pharmaceuticals.
Jerusalem, Oct 3 (IANS) A video showing Israeli police playing the Indian National Anthem on Haifa Day recently has gone viral on social media, displaying the unique bonhomie between the strategic partners.
Geneva, Oct 3 (IANS) Several human rights activists, politicians and experts gathered in Geneva earlier this week to discuss the effects of radicalization being felt in Europe and South Asia as extremism, anti-semitism and terrorism, as well as indoctrination of youth, become more rampant.
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India on Friday slammed the recent remarks made by Bangladesh's Home Advisor Jahangir Alam Chowdhury, highlighting that the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has a habit of routinely shifting the blame and diverting attention from internal failures.
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday confirmed that Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will be on an official visit to India from October 9-16.
Rome, Oct 3 (IANS) Two Indian nationals from Nagpur have died in an accident near Grosseto in Italy, the Indian Embassy in Italy said on Friday. The Embassy said that it is in contact with the family and local Italian authorities and providing assistance to the family of the deceased.
New Delhi, Oct 3 (IANS) India on Friday termed the massive protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), which have reportedly resulted in over a dozen deaths till now, as a "natural consequence of Pakistan's oppressive approach and systemic plundering of resources from these territories."
Ottawa, Oct 3 (IANS) Several theatres in Canada are withdrawing screenings of Indian movies following arson attacks on cinema halls over the past one week. York Cinemas on Friday, India time, announced that it will not be screening Indian movies until further notice. In the statement, the company's management stated that the decision has been taken for the safety of its employees and guests.
Berlin, Oct 3 (IANS) Germany's Munich airport has reopened on Friday after several drone sightings had forced suspension of flight operations on Thursday night. The airport, shut late on Thursday night, reportedly reopened early on Friday morning.
