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India, Bhutan ties enter stronger phase across sectors: Report

IANS | August 24, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Grounded in the historic spirit of the 1949 and 2007 Friendship Treaties, the India-Bhutan bilateral relationship has quietly moved past traditional donor-recipient dynamics into an agile, forward-looking strategic partnership. Over the past year, bilateral cooperation has accelerated across four major sectors -- economic planning, energy transitions, regional connectivity, and knowledge sharing, according to an article in India Narrative.

NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for Special Representatives’ Talks on India-China Boundary Question

IANS | August 24, 2026 1:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Monday for a two-day visit to attend the 25th Round of Special Representatives’ Talks on the India-China Boundary Question.

Lahore residents in face problems due to power tripping, load shedding amid humid weather

IANS | August 24, 2026 1:01 PM

Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Residents in Lahore in Pakistan's Punjab province have been facing difficulties due to power tripping, scheduled and unscheduled load shedding, local media reported on Monday.

In leaked audio, fugitive gangster Goldy Brar heard claiming role in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

IANS | August 24, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) US-based gangster Goldy Brar has claimed responsibility for the killing of pro-Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in June 2023, according to a purported leaked audio conversation with pro-Khalistan terrorist Paramjit Singh Pamma.

MoS Pabitra Margherita to visit Vietnam, Laos and Palau from August 26

IANS | August 24, 2026 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will be on an official visit to Vietnam, Laos and Palau from August 26 to September 2.

Bangladesh: Two arrested over brutal killing of four members of Hindu family in Rangpur

IANS | August 24, 2026 12:26 PM

Dhaka, Aug 24 (IANS) Bangladesh police have arrested two young men in connection with the killing of a retired Hindu schoolteacher and three members of his family in Rangpur city.

India, GCC discuss cooperation, regional and global developments

IANS | August 24, 2026 12:02 PM

Riyadh, Aug 24 (IANS) India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held discussions on cooperation between the two sides, including Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

Piyush Goyal urges Japanese firms to create ‘1,580 Suzukis’ out of India

IANS | August 24, 2026 11:05 AM

Tokyo, Aug 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday urged Japanese companies to expand their operations in India and create success stories similar to Suzuki and said that the country would like to see 1,580 Suzukis emerge from the Japanese firms operating in India.

'Have heard big words before': JUI-F chief takes dig at Asim Munir, recalls 1971 Pakistan surrender

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:38 AM

Islamabad, Aug 24 (IANS) Senior Pakistani leader and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has launched a sharp attack on Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, recalling the country's humiliating defeat in the 1971 war against India and warning that prolonged oppression, violence and bloodshed could eventually lead to fresh geographical changes in the region.

Punjab man shot dead in New York while delivering pizza; Indian mission assures assistance

IANS | August 24, 2026 10:02 AM

New York, Aug 24 (IANS) After a man from Punjab was shot dead by an unidentified assailant in the United States while he was out delivering pizza, the Indian mission in New York expressed grief over the incident and assured all possible assistance to the family of the victim.

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India, Bhutan ties enter stronger phase across sectors: Report

NSA Doval arrives in Beijing for Special Representatives’ Talks on India-China Boundary Question

Lahore residents in face problems due to power tripping, load shedding amid humid weather

In leaked audio, fugitive gangster Goldy Brar heard claiming role in Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing

MoS Pabitra Margherita to visit Vietnam, Laos and Palau from August 26

Bangladesh: Two arrested over brutal killing of four members of Hindu family in Rangpur

India, GCC discuss cooperation, regional and global developments

Piyush Goyal urges Japanese firms to create ‘1,580 Suzukis’ out of India

'Have heard big words before': JUI-F chief takes dig at Asim Munir, recalls 1971 Pakistan surrender

Punjab man shot dead in New York while delivering pizza; Indian mission assures assistance

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