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Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Afghanistan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday as both held discussions on India's support for Afghanistan's development, bilateral trade, territorial integrity and independence, people-to-people ties and capacity-building besides several other issues.

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Roads were sealed, communication lines cut and all entry points sealed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi city on Friday ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik's (TLP) protest. Police expects clashes with TLP supporters on Multan Road after Friday prayers, the local media reported.

LS Speaker Om Birla interacts with diaspora in Barbados, highlights India's achievements

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:13 PM

Bridgetown, Oct 10 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla interacted with the Indian community in Barbados on Friday, urging them to become strategic partners in the growth story of India. He lauded the contribution of Indian diaspora members, calling them India's ambassadors who bridge hearts across continents.

Bangladesh on the brink: Another uprising looms amid political and radical turmoil

Vicky Nanjappa | October 10, 2025 3:00 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) While many would have thought and hoped that Bangladesh would limp back to normalcy with the interim government announcing that elections would be held early next year, a close assessment of the situation in the country paints a grim picture.

2025 Nobel Peace goes to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado, no prize for Trump

IANS | October 10, 2025 2:46 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The highly coveted 2025 Nobel Peace Prize was on Friday awarded to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado for being a steadfast supporter of democracy, and not to US President Donald Trump, who had been gunning for the prestigious award.

Exercise KONKAN-25: Sea phase concludes with high operational tempo, seamless interoperability

IANS | October 10, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Aimed at enhancing interoperability and mutual understanding in maritime operations, the Indian Navy and the UK's Royal Navy began the bilateral Exercise Konkan-25 off the western coast of India on October 5.

Trump's forays into conflict resolution fail in Ukraine, Putin wants more to what's on offer

IANS | October 10, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) United States President Donald Trump has emerged as a central figure in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking the first tangible progress toward peace in Gaza after three years of incessant bombing.

India to reopen Embassy in Kabul, upgrade ties with Taliban: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 12:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday expressed India's commitment to Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and announced India's upgradation of Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy. He said that Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India marks an important step in advancing bilateral ties and affirming the enduring friendship between two nations.

Revival by proxy: Islamic State taps Indian Mujahideen's infrastructure to expand in India

Vicky Nanjappa | October 10, 2025 12:53 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) While the Indian agencies continue to keep a close watch on its now defunct modules to prevent a resurgence, fresh inputs coming in suggest that the Islamic State is using the networks of the Indian Mujahideen to strengthen its cause in the country.

Newly-appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gor on way to India for a week-long visit

IANS | October 10, 2025 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) The newly-appointed US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, is headed to India for a week-long visit starting October 9, informed the US Embassy and Consulates on Friday.

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Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

LS Speaker Om Birla interacts with diaspora in Barbados, highlights India's achievements

Bangladesh on the brink: Another uprising looms amid political and radical turmoil

2025 Nobel Peace goes to Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado, no prize for Trump

Exercise KONKAN-25: Sea phase concludes with high operational tempo, seamless interoperability

Trump's forays into conflict resolution fail in Ukraine, Putin wants more to what's on offer

India to reopen Embassy in Kabul, upgrade ties with Taliban: EAM Jaishankar

Revival by proxy: Islamic State taps Indian Mujahideen's infrastructure to expand in India

Newly-appointed US Ambassador Sergio Gor on way to India for a week-long visit

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