Hanoi, Jan 1 (IANS) India’s shift towards a village-first strategy at its core redefines the idea of security by recognising that empowered villagers — integrated to the economy, digitally connected, and included in mainstream development schemes — are inherently more secure, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India enters 2026 facing a complex matrix of geopolitical friction, internal security deadlines, and climate-induced economic pressures, marking a shift from the stabilisation efforts of the previous year, according to official data and strategic analysts.
Washington, Jan 1 (IANS) Pakistan’s potential participation in the US-initiated postwar Gaza 'International Stabilisation Force' (ISF) could undermine efforts aimed at dismantling Hamas's military infrastructure, a report said on Thursday.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) When a new government assumes office in Bangladesh following the February 12 election, a major issue it will have to address is the renewal of the Farakka water sharing treaty with India which expires in 2026, with no automatic extension clause, necessitating fresh negotiations.
Sofia, Jan 1 (IANS) Bulgaria joined the eurozone and adopted the Euro as its official currency on New Year's Day, becoming the 21st member of the Euro area.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) A recent photo exhibition by Bangladeshi photographer Noor Alam at a gallery in Tokyo depicted the sad story of the fishing and farming communities in the Matarbari region of southeastern Bangladesh are struggling to survive after losing their land and livelihoods to coal and gas-fired power plants that are being set up in the region.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) Washington’s “change in approach” towards the war in Ukraine and United States President Donald Trump becoming “the first Western leader to engage Russia” were termed the most consequential political developments of the year by Moscow’s global television network.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) The neglect of Karachi, a city that handles 76 per cent of Pakistan’s trade, is being seen as a major factor in slowing the growth rate of Pakistan’s economy to a crawl of less than 3 per cent.
Kathmandu, Jan 1 (IANS) Nepal has implemented the Foreign Nationals Management Information System (FNMIS) to ensure the safety of foreign nationals visiting the country and to control potential crimes involving foreign nationals.
New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) India on Thursday called for early release and repatriation of civil prisoners, fishermen along with their boats, and missing Indian defence personnel from Pakistan's custody.
