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UN Chief urges Taliban to reverse ban on Afghan women working for United Nations

IANS | September 7, 2026 1:38 PM

New York, Sep 7 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed deep concern over what he termed the continuing discriminatory policies imposed by the Taliban on Afghan women and girls, as he reiterated his call to immediately reverse the ban on Afghan women working for the global body and ensure their safe and unhindered access to UN premises throughout the country.

Indian workers play important part in cementing our ties with Saudi Arabia: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

IANS | September 7, 2026 1:29 PM

Riyadh, Sep 7 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Monday hailed the role of Indian workers in cementing ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

Balochistan families flee ancestral homes amid Pakistan's intensifying crackdown

IANS | September 7, 2026 1:08 PM

Quetta, Sep 7 (IANS) Amid intensified checks and curbs on movement by Pakistani forces, several families have been displaced from Chur and Geshtardan areas in Balochistan's Kech district, while residents of nearby settlements are also abandoning their ancestral homes, local media reported, citing sources.

Indian visitor nights in Germany steady in Jan-June

IANS | September 7, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) India maintained a stable contribution to Germany's inbound tourism with Indian visitor nights up 0.1 per cent year‑on‑year and the country’s ten leading city destinations accounting for about 61 per cent of all Indian overnight stays, a statement said on Monday.

India, Australia explore opportunities for greater collaboration

IANS | September 7, 2026 11:43 AM

Canberra, Sep 7 (IANS) India and Australia on Monday held discussions on strengthening bilateral partnership and explored opportunities for greater cooperation.

Bangladesh court grants bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, but release remains blocked

IANS | September 7, 2026 11:40 AM

Dhaka, Sep 7 (IANS) Despite securing bail in two cases, prominent Bangladeshi Hindu leader Chinmoy Krishna Das remained behind bars, with his release blocked by two other cases, local media reported.

13 days after deadly flash floods, Nepal observes national mourning in memory of victims

IANS | September 7, 2026 11:32 AM

Kathmandu, Sep 7 (IANS) A national day of mourning is being observed on Monday in Nepal in honour of those who lost their lives in the devastating flood that struck the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa district on August 26.

Sergio Gor pitches for expanding opportunities for US businesses in India

IANS | September 7, 2026 10:00 AM

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Monday said that he pitched expanding opportunities for American businesses in India and strengthening economic ties between the two countries.

Far-right AfD scores record win in German state election

IANS | September 7, 2026 8:09 AM

Magdeburg (Germany), Sep 7 (IANS) The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has won the state election in Saxony-Anhalt with a record 44.5 per cent of the vote, according to an exit poll released by a public broadcaster.

Pure, noble love basis of RSS work: Mohan Bhagwat rejects 'immense hatred' claims at London event

IANS | September 7, 2026 6:32 AM

London, Sep 7 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat has rejected claims that "intense hatred" underpins the organisation's work, saying instead that 'Shuddha Saatvika Prem' -- or pure and noble love -- is the foundation of its work.

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UN Chief urges Taliban to reverse ban on Afghan women working for United Nations

Indian workers play important part in cementing our ties with Saudi Arabia: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh

Balochistan families flee ancestral homes amid Pakistan's intensifying crackdown

Indian visitor nights in Germany steady in Jan-June

India, Australia explore opportunities for greater collaboration

Bangladesh court grants bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, but release remains blocked

13 days after deadly flash floods, Nepal observes national mourning in memory of victims

Sergio Gor pitches for expanding opportunities for US businesses in India

Far-right AfD scores record win in German state election

Pure, noble love basis of RSS work: Mohan Bhagwat rejects 'immense hatred' claims at London event

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