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Pakistan’s political crisis threatens its trade with EU: Report

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:16 PM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The takeover of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s provincial government by Pakistan has not only intensified political crisis in the country but also threatened to complicate Pakistan’s relations with the European Union, particularly given its dependence on the Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP+), a new report in Brussels Signal has warned.

US H-1B restrictions risk undermining strategic partnership with India: Report

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:14 PM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) Citing that with a population of over four million, the Indian American community is one of the strongest foundations of India-US relations, a report has highlighted that immigration policies that treat foreign professionals as economic liabilities, rather than recognise their role in driving growth and innovation, risk eroding the trust and goodwill that have long sustained bilateral relations.

Smuggling across Iran-Pakistan-Afghanistan border exposes deep governance failures

IANS | October 24, 2026 3:06 PM

Islamabad, Oct 24 (IANS) Border smuggling across Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan is not merely a criminal activity but a reflection of deeper governance failures, sustained by influential interests and the inability of formal economic development to provide viable alternatives, a report has stated.

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed as two SF-260 aircraft crash during training flight

IANS | October 24, 2026 1:49 PM

Manila, Oct 24 (IANS) Four Philippine Air Force (PAF) pilots were killed after two SF-260 aircraft crashed during a training flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province on Friday, October 23, the air force confirmed on Saturday.

India, Uzbekistan discuss strengthening cooperation in counter-terrorism

IANS | October 24, 2026 11:00 AM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) India and Uzbekistan discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including counter-terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.

‘United Nations needed more than ever’: Guterres on 81st UN Day

IANS | October 24, 2026 10:28 AM

New York, Oct 24 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday reaffirmed the importance of the United Nations in addressing global challenges, promoting peace and protecting human rights, saying the organisation is needed more than ever as it marks its 81st anniversary.

Indian diaspora organises Dandiya and Garba night in Dhaka

IANS | October 24, 2026 10:21 AM

Dhaka, Oct 24 (IANS) The Indian Association of Bangladesh (IABD) organised a vibrant Dandiya and Garba Night, celebrating India's rich cultural and festive heritage.

Piyush Goyal highlights transformative potential of India-EU FTA

IANS | October 24, 2026 9:07 AM

Berlin/New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said he has emphasised the transformative potential of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be signed by the end of this year, in expanding market access, strengthening supply chains, and creating new avenues for trade and investment.

EAM Jaishankar reaffirms India’s commitment to UN Charter on 81st United Nations Day, calls for reformed multilateralism

IANS | October 24, 2026 9:05 AM

New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Saturday reaffirmed India’s enduring commitment to the United Nations (UN) and its founding charter, calling for reformed multilateralism that reflects contemporary global realities on the occasion of the 81st United Nations Day.

Indian American student says Campus Reform dropped him after anti-bigotry vote

IANS | October 24, 2026 8:20 AM

Washington, Oct 24 (IANS) A 21-year-old Indian American student journalist in Texas says the conservative higher-education outlet Campus Reform has ended his role as a correspondent after he publicly said he voted for a Democrat to protest anti-Indian bigotry, a case that has become a flashpoint in the debate over rising hostility towards Indian Americans on the American right.