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Diaspora protests in London against human rights abuses under Yunus regime in Bangladesh

IANS | September 17, 2025 10:09 AM

London, Sep 17 (IANS) Over 2,000 members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United Kingdom recently held a demonstration in Trafalgar Square in central London to protest the repression, human rights abuses, and undemocratic activities exhibited by the “unelected” Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh, said the Awami League.

New Delhi showed 'remarkable message discipline,' says leading expert on India-US ties (IANS Exclusive)

Nayan Seth | September 17, 2025 6:24 AM

Washington, Sep 17 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump called Prime Minister Modi to extend greetings on his 75th birthday, a leading expert on India-US relations credited New Delhi for demonstrating “remarkable message discipline” in its handling of recent tensions with the United States.

Baloch activist exposes Pakistan's tyranny, slams state-backed militias terrorising people

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:39 PM

Quetta, Sep 16 (IANS) Detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch has criticised Balochistan Assembly for amending the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) of 1997, calling it a "dangerous step" which legitimises state repression and silences opposition voices.

How digitally empowered youth confronted and ousted Oli government in Nepal

Baidya Bikash Basu | September 16, 2025 9:36 PM

Kathmandu: A violent uprising shook Nepal last week with the so-called Gen Z protestors representing the youth demanding systemic reforms. The upheaval in the Himalayan nation sparked by allegations of political corruption and a social media ban has left at least 72 people dead and more than 1,000 injured. The protesting mobs torched the country's parliament, hotels, shops and chased politicians after setting fire to their properties. They demanded an end to corruption, more jobs and economic reforms with a more accountable government.

Realism and caution must be adopted in efforts to add momentum to warming India-China ties: Report

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:32 PM

Sofia, Sep 16 (IANS) The recent diplomatic engagement between India and China is hardly a reset as there are a number of strategic, security, and economic challenges that complicate the diplomatic thaw and bilateral ties, a report stated on Tuesday. As India and China engage in diplomatic activities, caution and realism must guide the next phase of efforts to add momentum to warming ties, it mentioned.

Unlike Nepal, Bangladesh allowed passion to metastasize into permanent instability: Report

IANS | September 16, 2025 9:23 PM

Dhaka, Sep 16 (IANS) Drawing comparisons between the violent protests in Nepal last week and the overthrowing of the Awami League government led by former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka last year, a report on Tuesday detailed how the Bangladeshi army, once considered as a bulwark of sovereignty, stood passive and complicit during the 2024 collapse.

PM Modi, Denmark counterpart Frederiksen vow to strengthen Green Strategic Partnership

IANS | September 16, 2025 8:11 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Denmark counterpart Mette Frederiksen held a telephonic conversation on Tuesday during which they reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Green Strategic Partnership between the two nations across sectors like trade, investment, innovation, energy, water management, food processing and sustainable development.

Khalistani elements raise funds under guise of charity, use it for extremist causes: Report

IANS | September 16, 2025 6:18 PM

Ottawa, Sep 16 (IANS) Khalistani extremist groups who use violent means continue to rely on diaspora communities for support. These groups take donations from the Sikh diaspora under the guise of charitable or religious work and use the money for extremist causes, a report has revealed.

China's economic slowdown sharpens, more stimulus expected: Report

IANS | September 16, 2025 6:08 PM

New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) China’s economic activity has slowed more than expected last month, with a sharp slump in investment raising hopes for governmental stimulus to keep growth in line with official targets, a report has said.

MoS Margherita interacts with business community of Papua New Guinea

IANS | September 16, 2025 6:03 PM

Port Moresby, Sep 16 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) Pabitra Margherita on Tuesday met with the leading businesspersons of Papua New Guinea, discussing with them ways to further strengthen bilateral trade ties.

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Diaspora protests in London against human rights abuses under Yunus regime in Bangladesh

New Delhi showed 'remarkable message discipline,' says leading expert on India-US ties (IANS Exclusive)

Baloch activist exposes Pakistan's tyranny, slams state-backed militias terrorising people

How digitally empowered youth confronted and ousted Oli government in Nepal

Realism and caution must be adopted in efforts to add momentum to warming India-China ties: Report

Unlike Nepal, Bangladesh allowed passion to metastasize into permanent instability: Report

PM Modi, Denmark counterpart Frederiksen vow to strengthen Green Strategic Partnership

Khalistani elements raise funds under guise of charity, use it for extremist causes: Report

China's economic slowdown sharpens, more stimulus expected: Report

MoS Margherita interacts with business community of Papua New Guinea

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