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Sri Lanka: Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships awarded to 300 students from all 25 districts

IANS | February 10, 2026 3:10 PM

Colombo, Feb 10 (IANS) As many as 300 Advanced Level school students from all 25 districts across Sri Lanka were awarded the prestigious Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships by Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, alongside the Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education, Madhura Senevirathna, and Acting High Commissioner Satyanjal Pandey in a special ceremony which took place at Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education in Colombo.

Remote control murders: How overseas gangsters, ISI are orchestrating killings in Punjab

Vicky Nanjappa | February 10, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Punjab has been witnessing an emerging pattern of remote control murders and this has become a major security nightmare. Investigations have revealed that the killing of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Lucky Oberoi was linked to an overseas based criminal network that has been directing violence in Punjab.

80 pc of Bangladesh’s health budget is wasted: Top executive

IANS | February 10, 2026 2:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Bangladesh’s healthcare system has become capable of meeting the majority of domestic demand, but chronic mismanagement and poor planning are draining nearly four-fifths of the sector’s public spending, according to AM Shamim, general secretary of the Bangladesh Private Hospital, Clinic and Diagnostic Owners Association.

Economic condition of Afghan women remains fragile amid limited access to jobs: UNDP

IANS | February 10, 2026 1:32 PM

Kabul, Feb 10 (IANS) The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has stated that the economic conditions of Afghan women remain fragile, with limited access to jobs and income opportunities, deteriorating household vulnerabilities in Afghanistan, local media reported on Tuesday.

India, Fiji discuss bilateral ties, possibilities for cooperation in digital infrastructure

IANS | February 10, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Fiji's Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development Esrom Immanuel in New Delhi on Tuesday, discussing bilateral ties, shared priorities, and possibilities for cooperation in digital infrastructure.

Bangladesh election campaign ends, opinion polls indicate tough BNP-Jamaat contest

IANS | February 10, 2026 1:01 PM

Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) As the curtain came down on Bangladesh's election campaign on Tuesday, political parties concluded weeks of intense electioneering ahead of February 12 national elections, local media reported.

Pakistani forces enter Balochistan with tanks, activist says illegal occupation will fail

IANS | February 10, 2026 12:48 PM

Quetta, Feb 10 (IANS) Pakistani security forces entered Balochistan's Nushki with tanks and armoured vehicles, intensifying security measures, days after the deadly clashes with Baloch rebels, local media reported.

Bangladesh elections: Besieged Hindus emerge as crucial swing vote amid Islamist violence

Vicky Nanjappa | February 10, 2026 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The campaign for the February 12 Bangladesh elections is set to end today. The country, post the ouster of Sheikh Hasina, has descended into chaos, and the minority Hindus have borne the brunt of the radical Islamists who have been given a free hand by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

'Just theatrics': Political leaders question Pakistan’s U-turn on India T20 World Cup match

IANS | February 10, 2026 11:18 AM

New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The decision by Pakistan to withdraw its boycott and confirm participation in the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against India has triggered sharp political reactions in India, with leaders across party lines weighing in on the controversy and its wider implications for sports and diplomacy.

Bangladesh editors' body flags threats to press freedom ahead of elections

IANS | February 10, 2026 10:36 AM

Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Expressing concern over recent incidents of intimidation and harassment of journalists and media institutions across Bangladesh, the country's Editors' Council warned that such actions pose a serious risk to press freedom and the democratic process ahead of the February 12 national elections, local media reported.

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Sri Lanka: Mahatma Gandhi Scholarships awarded to 300 students from all 25 districts

Remote control murders: How overseas gangsters, ISI are orchestrating killings in Punjab

80 pc of Bangladesh’s health budget is wasted: Top executive

Economic condition of Afghan women remains fragile amid limited access to jobs: UNDP

India, Fiji discuss bilateral ties, possibilities for cooperation in digital infrastructure

Bangladesh election campaign ends, opinion polls indicate tough BNP-Jamaat contest

Pakistani forces enter Balochistan with tanks, activist says illegal occupation will fail

Bangladesh elections: Besieged Hindus emerge as crucial swing vote amid Islamist violence

'Just theatrics': Political leaders question Pakistan’s U-turn on India T20 World Cup match

Bangladesh editors' body flags threats to press freedom ahead of elections

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