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‘Govt follows protocol’: BJP responds after Rahul Gandhi remarks on Oppn-Putin meeting

IANS | December 4, 2025 4:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) After Congress MP Rahul Gandhi alleged that the Centre has been advising foreign delegations against meeting or interacting with the Leader of the Opposition (LoP) - a practice he said was followed during previous UPA and NDA regimes, ruling party leaders on Thursday rejected the claim, asserting that the “government follows due protocol” in all matters.

'Radical shift': How Jamaat-e-Islami is rapidly closing the gap with BNP in post-Hasina Bangladesh

IANS | December 4, 2025 4:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) The political landscape in Bangladesh has been changing rapidly and contrary to the perception that it would be a cake walk for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), the Jamaat-e-Islami is rapidly picking up the pace.

Moscow 2001: Putin was first international leader Narendra Modi met as Gujarat CM

IANS | December 4, 2025 4:28 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival in India, a throwback image of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from his visit to Moscow with late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee is once again being widely shared on social media, spotlighting the deep friendship between both nations which has bolstered further over the last decade.

Shrinking freedom: Pakistan’s steady march into authoritarianism (IANS Analysis)

IANS | December 4, 2025 4:26 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) With each new legal manoeuvre that strengthens the military establishment’s grip behind the veneer of civilian rule, Pakistan edges closer to an Orwellian security state.

Russian Defence Minister arrives in New Delhi, set to co-chair key meeting on military cooperation with Rajnath Singh

IANS | December 4, 2025 3:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov arrived in New Delhi on Thursday to co-chair the 22nd India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military and Military Technical Cooperation ministerial meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Iran's Foreign Minister expresses readiness to expand economic, trade ties with neighbours

IANS | December 4, 2025 2:49 PM

Tehran, Dec 4 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has expressed his ministry's readiness to expand Iran's economic and trade ties with nations, especially with neighbouring nations, local media reported on Thursday.

BJP hails Putin’s India visit as ‘auspicious moment’, expects major strategic and economic outcomes

IANS | December 4, 2025 2:18 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) As Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his two-day visit to India, the BJP on Thursday said it is a very auspicious moment, noting that India has shared a long-standing and multifaceted relationship with Russia. The party added that Delhi is ready to welcome him and is hopeful for positive developments.

Bangladesh elections just for appearance, power decided in advance: Awami League

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:59 PM

Dhaka, Dec 4 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League said that the interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus effectively blocked nearly 40 per cent of the country's voters from taking part in the February 2026 election by suspending all activities of the party.

Taliban accuses Pakistan of trying to impose 'mysterious projects' on Afghanistan

IANS | December 4, 2025 1:47 PM

Kabul, Dec 4 (IANS) Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has accused Pakistan of trying to impose "mysterious projects" on Kabul and using economic pressure, border shutdown and political leverage to destabilise the Taliban administration, local media reported on Thursday.

Putin’s Delhi trip marks 'new chapter' amid Ukraine war, says former diplomat Deepak Vohra

IANS | December 4, 2025 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IANS) As Russian President Vladimir Putin begins his two-day visit to India, former Indian Ambassador to Poland, Deepak Vohra, on Thursday described the visit as highly significant, especially at a time when Russia remains engaged in its war with Ukraine.

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‘Govt follows protocol’: BJP responds after Rahul Gandhi remarks on Oppn-Putin meeting

'Radical shift': How Jamaat-e-Islami is rapidly closing the gap with BNP in post-Hasina Bangladesh

Moscow 2001: Putin was first international leader Narendra Modi met as Gujarat CM

Shrinking freedom: Pakistan’s steady march into authoritarianism (IANS Analysis)

Russian Defence Minister arrives in New Delhi, set to co-chair key meeting on military cooperation with Rajnath Singh

Iran's Foreign Minister expresses readiness to expand economic, trade ties with neighbours

BJP hails Putin’s India visit as ‘auspicious moment’, expects major strategic and economic outcomes

Bangladesh elections just for appearance, power decided in advance: Awami League

Taliban accuses Pakistan of trying to impose 'mysterious projects' on Afghanistan

Putin’s Delhi trip marks 'new chapter' amid Ukraine war, says former diplomat Deepak Vohra

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