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PM Modi, Swiss President Parmelin discuss ways to deepen cooperation in trade, AI and defence production

IANS | October 5, 2026 3:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Monday reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral ties and discussed ways to further deepen cooperation in trade, investment, innovation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), military matters, defence production, nuclear energy, science and technology, and people-to-people ties.

Pakistan braces for KP showdown as PTI talks collapse, emergency looms

Vicky Nanjappa | October 5, 2026 2:15 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) are gearing up for a possible escalation in violence after negotiations between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the Pakistan government failed.

EU-India FTA likely to be signed by year-end, may come into force next year: Finland envoy

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:57 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The proposed India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is expected to be signed by the end of 2026 and could come into force next year after the ratification process is completed by both sides, Finland's Ambassador to India Mikko Kivikoski said on Monday.

India, Switzerland believe reforms in global institutions essential for addressing challenges, says PM Modi

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that India and Switzerland believe in democratic values, rule of law, dialogue and diplomacy and both nations will continue to work together for global peace and stability.

Baloch student group appeals to global community 10 years after leader’s enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:50 PM

Quetta, Oct 5 (IANS) A leading Baloch students organisation has written to the international community, urging them to establish the whereabouts of student leader Shabbir Baloch, who was forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces a decade ago, while drawing attention to the ongoing abuses in Balochistan.

Digital project forms key part of IMEC: Report

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) The agreement for the proposed India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), announced at the G20 summit in 2023, includes plans for digital and electricity cables, and a pipe to export clean hydrogen apart from the railway link, according to a new report.

Bangladesh in serious constitutional crisis, says former PM Hasina

IANS | October 5, 2026 1:24 PM

Geneva, Oct 5 (IANS) Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina warned that the country is grappling with "a serious constitutional crisis", asserting that its future must be determined by the “free and informed will” of its people rather than fear or force.

PM Modi, Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold talks at Hyderabad House

IANS | October 5, 2026 12:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Swiss President Guy Parmelin at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday.

EAM Jaishankar meets Swiss Prez Parmelin, highlights strong momentum of India-EFTA TEPA

IANS | October 5, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Swiss President Guy Parmelin in New Delhi on Monday and expressed appreciation for his sentiments towards deepening ties between the two nations.

Over 230 women, children subjected to violence in Bangladesh throughout September

IANS | October 5, 2026 11:34 AM

Dhaka, Oct 5 (IANS) Amid mounting concerns over the safety of women and children across Bangladesh, at least 236 women and children faced various forms of violence across the country in September this year, including 79 cases of rape, local media reported, citing a human rights organisation.

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PM Modi, Swiss President Parmelin discuss ways to deepen cooperation in trade, AI and defence production

Pakistan braces for KP showdown as PTI talks collapse, emergency looms

EU-India FTA likely to be signed by year-end, may come into force next year: Finland envoy

India, Switzerland believe reforms in global institutions essential for addressing challenges, says PM Modi

Baloch student group appeals to global community 10 years after leader’s enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces

Digital project forms key part of IMEC: Report

Bangladesh in serious constitutional crisis, says former PM Hasina

PM Modi, Swiss President Guy Parmelin hold talks at Hyderabad House

EAM Jaishankar meets Swiss Prez Parmelin, highlights strong momentum of India-EFTA TEPA

Over 230 women, children subjected to violence in Bangladesh throughout September

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