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Luggage trolley crisis at Dhaka airport not merely operational failure: Report

IANS | January 21, 2026 8:03 PM

Dhaka, Jan 21 (IANS) Missing luggage trolleys at Dhaka airport in Bangladesh are not only an operational failure but exposes a governance system which makes excuses, has poor accountability, and is allergic to fixing the real problem. Luggage trolley crisis at the Dhaka airport is not only an operational failure but a national parable, a report has highlighted.

Bangladesh could face electricity supply shortfall after 2031: Report

IANS | January 21, 2026 7:23 PM

Dhaka, Jan 21 (IANS) A recent study has revealed that Bangladesh could face an electricity supply shortfall after 2031 unless new investments are made, policy reforms are introduced and efficiency measures are taken, local media reported on Wednesday.

PM Modi unifying global opinion, emerging as international bridge builder

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:44 PM

Moscow, Jan 21 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is emerging as a possible bridge builder between Russia and Europe – a role which is now beginning to get more traction after Europe explores changing track with Moscow, a report has highlighted.

India a stable, reliable partner for Europe: Ahead Company CEO

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:38 PM

Davos, Jan 21 (IANS) India has emerged as a stable and reliable long-term partner for Europe, attracting growing interest and investment from the region, Lucia de Luca, CEO of Ahead Company, said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh: Parties engage in fear-mongering as Hindus feel intimidated ahead of polls

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:14 PM

Dhaka, Jan 21 (IANS) Bangladesh's February 12 general election will serve as a referendum on the post‑Sheikh Hasina political order, where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) holds an edge over Jamaat-e-Islami while Hindu voters claim intimidation by both parties, opined a recent report.

'European nations sending troops to Greenland is a warning against Trump’s adventurism'

IANS | January 21, 2026 6:07 PM

Patiala (Punjab), Jan 21 (IANS) With United States President escalating the pitch on Greenland and some European nations including Denmark resisting its ‘expansionist’ bid, an Indian Army veteran with fair understanding of geo-political equations said that Trump’s adventurism and claims of taking full control of the island won’t be a cake walk.

India and Spain must pool resources and capabilities to fight terrorism: President Murmu

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday stated that India and Spain must pool their resources and capabilities to fight terrorism in all its forms and manifestations as both countries have a shared position on countering the menace, which remains a common threat to global peace and stability.

No Pakistani medicines to be sold in Afghanistan after Feb 9

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 21 (IANS) In what may further escalate Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, Kabul on Wednesday announced that medicines imported from the neighbouring country will not be sold after February 9, urging traders to complete all related commercial transactions before the deadline, according to reports.

India's Global South partnerships now core pillar of foreign policy

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:31 PM

Washington, Jan 21 (IANS) Citing deep-rooted ties in shared histories, common struggles, and aspirations for development and self-reliance, a report has detailed that India, through its efforts in diplomacy, economic cooperation, and strategic partnerships, is poised to play a pivotal role in the evolving dynamics of the Global South.

At forefront of global clean energy movement, India emerges as mentor for developing nations

IANS | January 21, 2026 5:02 PM

New York, Jan 21 (IANS) India has positioned itself at the forefront of the global clean energy movement, achieving its 2030 renewable energy targets five years ahead of schedule, Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi wrote in a Newsweek article this week.

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Luggage trolley crisis at Dhaka airport not merely operational failure: Report

Bangladesh could face electricity supply shortfall after 2031: Report

PM Modi unifying global opinion, emerging as international bridge builder

India a stable, reliable partner for Europe: Ahead Company CEO

Bangladesh: Parties engage in fear-mongering as Hindus feel intimidated ahead of polls

'European nations sending troops to Greenland is a warning against Trump’s adventurism'

India and Spain must pool resources and capabilities to fight terrorism: President Murmu

No Pakistani medicines to be sold in Afghanistan after Feb 9

India's Global South partnerships now core pillar of foreign policy

At forefront of global clean energy movement, India emerges as mentor for developing nations

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