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When it comes to our strategic autonomy, govt's stand is clear: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | August 23, 2025 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) In a sharp and unapologetic response to criticism from Western nations, particularly the US, External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, defended India’s oil trade policies, particularly its continued purchase and export of Russian crude and refined products. He also stated that "when it comes to the interests of farmers, when it comes to our strategic autonomy, our stand is clear."

Trump nominates loyal aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India

IANS | August 23, 2025 7:06 AM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced the nomination of longtime aide and trusted political strategist Sergio Gor to serve as the next United States Ambassador to India, as well as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.

Patron of terror groups, now threatening nuclear escalation: Why Munir's dangerous rhetoric is not just theatrics (IANS Analysis)

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:18 PM

Washington: By any measure, Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has crossed a diplomatic red line. Standing on American soil during his second visit to the United States in as many months, Munir delivered a barely veiled nuclear threat against India. He bluntly warned that should Pakistan feel threatened, even by something as seemingly technical as Indian hydropower projects on the Indus River and its tributaries, it would be prepared to plunge South Asia into nuclear conflict.

Baloch leader slams Pakistani judiciary over prolonged detention of leaders

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:08 PM

Washington, Aug 22 (IANS) Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, on Friday slammed the Pakistani judiciary over the continued detention of Mahrang Baloch, the chief organiser of the human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) along with other BYC leaders who are being kept behind bars without any charges and repeatedly forced to appear in court.

Russia-Ukraine war: Future of peace deal and security guarantees

Baidya Bikash Basu | August 22, 2025 9:04 PM

Moscow: Russian Foreign Minister, Sergei Lavrov on Wednesday criticised the role of European leaders to resolve Security Guarantees without Moscow's involvement, terming it a "road to nowhere" while sounding an alarm to Ukraine’s allies, who are involved in "a fairly aggressive escalation of the situation, rather clumsy and, in general, unethical attempts" to change President Trump’s outlook on Kyiv.

Bangladesh sees wave of political vengeance since ouster of former PM Hasina: Report

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:00 PM

Dhaka, Aug 22 (IANS) Bangladesh has witnessed a staggering wave of political retribution since the fall of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, with minorities bearing the maximum brunt under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, a report cited on Friday. It detailed that more than 2,000 attacks on Hindus have been recorded since last year’s July demonstrations, noting that several Hindu teachers were dismissed from their jobs while extremists flourished in the prevailing climate.

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