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IMF’s grading of India's data overlooks key points: Report

IANS | December 3, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Article IV annual assessment of India’s economic framework released last week states that the country’s strong economic performance has benefitted from sound macroeconomic policies and earlier structural reforms. It further states that despite external headwinds, growth is expected to remain resilient, with inflation remaining subdued.

Over 5000 Afghan refugees forcibly deported from Pakistan, Iran in single day: Taliban

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:45 PM

Kabul, Dec 3 (IANS) Over 5,000 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, local media reported, quoting a Taliban official on Wednesday.

Pakistan: IED blast kills three police personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:30 PM

Islamabad, Dec 3 (IANS) Three police personnel, including an assistant sub-inspector (ASI), were killed in a blast targeting a police vehicle in Dera Ismail Khan area of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday, local media reported, citing district police spokesperson Yaqoob Zulqarnain.

Indian envoy hosts farewell reception for US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor

IANS | December 3, 2025 1:06 PM

Washington, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian envoy to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, hosted a farewell reception for US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor at India House and extended him wishes for his assignment in New Delhi.

Bangladesh ACC defends verdict against UK MP Tulip Siddiq following global scrutiny

IANS | December 3, 2025 12:26 PM

Dhaka, Dec 3 (IANS) Bangladesh's Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) claimed that it had thoroughly reviewed all prosecution materials in the case against UK MP Tulip Siddiq, filed by the anti-graft body amid concerns raised in recent media reports about her trial and sentencing.

India, UAE to make mobility easier for workers, tourists and businesses

IANS | December 3, 2025 11:35 AM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) India and the UAE are taking major steps to make travel smoother and strengthen legal cooperation, marking a new phase in their fast-growing strategic partnership.

Bangladesh: Civil society group raises alarm over ‘misuse’ of defamation cases

IANS | December 3, 2025 9:52 AM

Dhaka, Dec 3 (IANS) Bangladesh’s civil society platform, Nagorik Coalition, has expressed serious concern over the alleged misuse of defamation and harassment cases targeting satire pages and social media creators in the country, local media reported.

Four diplomats honoured with 'Power of One' awards at UN

IANS | December 3, 2025 8:54 AM

Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) Four distinguished diplomats from different countries were honoured with the 2025 Power of One Awards at the United Nations headquarters in New York on Tuesday, in the presence of India's Permanent Representative Parvathaneni Harish.

Leading Indian jewellery brand opens its largest US store in Virginia

IANS | December 3, 2025 8:43 AM

Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) A leading Indian jewellery brand has opened its largest showroom in the United States, marking a major expansion of its US presence as it seeks to cater to the growing Indian diaspora in the region.

Trump ties $18 trillion investment surge to more jobs, lower inflation next year

IANS | December 3, 2025 8:19 AM

Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) US President Donald Trump highlighted what he described as the strongest economic turnaround in US history, citing "over $18 trillion" in new investment commitments, significant tax changes, and claims of declining inflation, developments of considerable interest to Indian American professionals, entrepreneurs, and technology workers.

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IMF’s grading of India's data overlooks key points: Report

Over 5000 Afghan refugees forcibly deported from Pakistan, Iran in single day: Taliban

Pakistan: IED blast kills three police personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Indian envoy hosts farewell reception for US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor

Bangladesh ACC defends verdict against UK MP Tulip Siddiq following global scrutiny

India, UAE to make mobility easier for workers, tourists and businesses

Bangladesh: Civil society group raises alarm over ‘misuse’ of defamation cases

Four diplomats honoured with 'Power of One' awards at UN

Leading Indian jewellery brand opens its largest US store in Virginia

Trump ties $18 trillion investment surge to more jobs, lower inflation next year

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