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Detention of activist in Tibet sparks concerns among rights defenders

IANS | July 24, 2026 8:54 PM

Lhasa, July 24 (IANS) The detention of Zhang Yi, a Wuhan activist long monitored by the authorities in Tibet, has sparked concerns among Tibetan human rights activists and those who have followed his trajectory since the late 1980s. He was arrested on July 1 during his trip to Tibet after allegedly showing a picture of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama on his phone.

Tehran chose diplomacy and dialogue but was attacked in midst of negotiations: Iranian FM

IANS | July 24, 2026 8:41 PM

Bishkek, July 24 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that the world's silence, or a hesitant stance, on attacks being committed against Tehran would encourage the "aggressors" to repeat their crimes.

India counters China's sovereignty claims, highlights illegally-occupied territories since 1963

IANS | July 24, 2026 7:42 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Emphasising that India has consistently respected China's sovereignty, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday asserted that it is Beijing that has illegally occupied Indian territories in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh since 1963.

Baseless and technically untenable: India rejects Pak media reports on upstream intervention

IANS | July 24, 2026 7:17 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Terming them as baseless, factually incorrect and technically untenable, India on Friday rejected reports in Pakistani media that alleged that New Delhi was deliberately causing flooding in Pakistan.

India bats for 'meaningful cooperation' between SCO members to address global challenges

IANS | July 24, 2026 6:55 PM

Bishkek, July 24 (IANS) India on Friday said that it firmly believes that only reformed multilateralism and meaningful cooperation amongst member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) can help efficaciously address various contemporary global challenges.

Mauritius at centre of India's diplomatic policy during PM Modi's tenure: Foreign Minister

IANS | July 24, 2026 6:27 PM

Port Louis, July 24 (IANS) Terming SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region) and MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) visions as "landmark initiatives", Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful on Friday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and role in strengthening ties between both countries.

Partnership with India blueprint for collective future of Global South: Mauritius FM

Lomas Jha | July 24, 2026 5:41 PM

Port Louis, July 24 (IANS) Terming the partnership with India as "multifaceted", Mauritius Foreign Minister Dhananjay Ramful on Friday highlighted the active involvement of Indian government in financing and developing numerous infrastructure projects in the Indian Ocean nation.

Iran urges BRICS members to condemn aggression, violations of national sovereignty

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:12 PM

New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni on Friday termed violation of Iran's territorial integrity, the destruction of infrastructure, power plants, residential areas, schools, hospitals, and other civilian facilities, as well as the killing of civilians a "clear violation" of United Nations charter and the fundamental principles of international law.

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns

IANS | July 24, 2026 5:03 PM

Dhaka, July 24 (IANS) Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin stepped down from office on Friday with the Speaker of the national Parliament formally accepting his resignation letter, the local media reported.

President Murmu pays respect at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest

IANS | July 24, 2026 4:57 PM

Bucharest, July 24 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday paid her respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Romania's Bucharest before the conclusion of the last leg of her three-nation Europe visit.

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Detention of activist in Tibet sparks concerns among rights defenders

Tehran chose diplomacy and dialogue but was attacked in midst of negotiations: Iranian FM

India counters China's sovereignty claims, highlights illegally-occupied territories since 1963

Baseless and technically untenable: India rejects Pak media reports on upstream intervention

India bats for 'meaningful cooperation' between SCO members to address global challenges

Mauritius at centre of India's diplomatic policy during PM Modi's tenure: Foreign Minister

Partnership with India blueprint for collective future of Global South: Mauritius FM

Iran urges BRICS members to condemn aggression, violations of national sovereignty

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns

President Murmu pays respect at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bucharest

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