Bangladesh PM, Indian envoy meeting signals positive shift in bilateral ties

IANS | August 11, 2026 9:24 PM

Dhaka, Aug 11 (IANS) The meeting between Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi signals a positive shift following a period of diplomatic strain between the two countries. The cordial engagement suggests a willingness on both sides to set aside recent irritants and place greater emphasis on the broader India-Bangladesh relationship, a report has stated.

Indian Ambassador meets Greek military chief

IANS | August 11, 2026 9:01 PM

Athens, Aug 11 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Greece, Ravi Shankar, on Tuesday met the Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, HNDGS, General Dimitrios Choupis, the Indian Embassy in Athens said.

Working to hold institutions accountable: Afghanistan on UNAMA’s call for transparency

IANS | August 11, 2026 8:43 PM

Kabul, Aug 11 (IANS) The Taliban regime in Afghanistan on Tuesday responded to the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) report on the lack of transparency and accountability in Afghan security institutions, attributing the current secure and stable situation in the war-torn country to the work being done by the security forces.