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BRICS parliamentarians condemn Pahalgam attack, call for strongly combatting cross-border terrorism

IANS | October 27, 2026 6:24 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) The member countries of the BRICS grouping on Tuesday once again strongly condemned the 2025 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam and reaffirmed their commitment to combatting terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including the cross-border movement of terrorists, terrorism financing and safe havens.

BRICS meet backs agenda for sustainable growth, equitable access to AI for Global South

IANS | October 27, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Representatives of the Parliaments of BRICS member countries on Tuesday expressed support for accelerating the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, harnessing digital technologies to address challenges faced by developing countries and ensuring equitable access to AI for the Global South.

BRICS members condemn unilateral economic sanctions, stress urgency for UN reforms

IANS | October 27, 2026 5:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Parliaments of the BRICS member countries on Tuesday condemned the imposition of unilateral coercive measures, including economic and secondary sanctions, while calling for a comprehensive reform of the United Nations, including its Security Council.

Pakistan: Over 4,000 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa schools in dilapidated state

IANS | October 27, 2026 5:33 PM

Islamabad, Oct 27 (IANS) As many as 4,049 government schools in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province have been declared in 'dilapidated' condition and require immediate reconstruction and rehabilitation to ensure the safety of students and teachers, local media reported on Tuesday.

India and Vietnam discuss expanding parliamentary engagement, fostering institutional collaboration

IANS | October 27, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla held a meeting with Vietnam MP Mai Dung Thai Quynh and members of the Parliamentary Friendship Group on the sidelines of the two-day 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum being held at the Central Hall of the Samvidhan Complex in New Delhi. The two sides discussed enhancing parliamentary engagement, fostering institutional collaboration and exploring new avenues of cooperation in trade, industry, information technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

'We are very strong': Israeli voters voice confidence, bat for peace (Ld)

IANS | October 27, 2026 4:39 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 27 (IANS) As they voted to elect the 26th Knesset, the country’s Parliament, Israelis on Tuesday expressed hope for peace, batted for country’s democratic system and voiced confidence in its future. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu also voted at a Jerusalem polling station and urged everyone to "Go out and vote!"

Pakistan's tourism model unsustainable, failing local communities: Report

IANS | October 27, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Pakistan should focus on creating value for communities, culture and the environment at tourism destinations rather than chasing higher visitor numbers, a report has said.

We don't want war but peace in Israel, say voters

IANS | October 27, 2026 4:05 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 27 (IANS) As voting is underway to elect the 26th Knesset, Israelis expressed hopes that peace prevails in the region and for the country's bright future.

Communist Party of Bangladesh office attacked; leaders accuse BNP of violence

IANS | October 27, 2026 3:49 PM

Dhaka, Oct 27 (IANS) Amid escalating political violence in Bangladesh, the headquarters of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) in Dhaka's Purana Paltan allegedly came under attack by members of the ruling BNP party and its affiliated organisations, local media reported.

PM Modi and Liechtenstein's Prince discuss deepening cooperation across sectors

IANS | October 27, 2026 3:48 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with Liechtenstein's Prince Alois and Princess Sophie at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing ways to further deepen cooperation in trade, innovation, science and technology, skill development and people-to-people ties.

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BRICS parliamentarians condemn Pahalgam attack, call for strongly combatting cross-border terrorism

BRICS meet backs agenda for sustainable growth, equitable access to AI for Global South

BRICS members condemn unilateral economic sanctions, stress urgency for UN reforms

Pakistan: Over 4,000 Khyber Pakhtunkhwa schools in dilapidated state

India and Vietnam discuss expanding parliamentary engagement, fostering institutional collaboration

'We are very strong': Israeli voters voice confidence, bat for peace (Ld)

Pakistan's tourism model unsustainable, failing local communities: Report

We don't want war but peace in Israel, say voters

Communist Party of Bangladesh office attacked; leaders accuse BNP of violence

PM Modi and Liechtenstein's Prince discuss deepening cooperation across sectors

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