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Bangladesh: Awami League to hold events throughout August to mark martyrdom anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

IANS | August 1, 2025 7:12 PM

Dhaka, Aug 1 (IANS) Bangladesh Awami League on Friday announced that the party, along with affiliated and like-minded social, cultural, and political organisations, will hold a series of programmes in August to observe the 50th martyrdom anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and National Mourning Day on August 15.

Bangladesh a 'failed State' under Yunus, ripe for terrorists: Report

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:54 PM

New York, Aug 1 (IANS) Muhammad Yunus's transition from economist to head of Bangladesh's interim government has proven fatal for Bangladesh as the rise of radical Islamic influence under his watch threatens to transform the country from a secular democracy into a theocratic state, a leading American think tank detailed on Friday.

Indian Embassy in Dublin issues advisory, warns of rising attacks against Indians in Ireland

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:49 PM

Dublin, Aug 1 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Ireland on Friday advised Indian nationals to take reasonable precautions for their personal security and avoid deserted areas, especially at odd hours.

India extending all possible assistance, in touch with friendly govts: MEA on Nimisha Priya case

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:37 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday called the Nimisha Priya case a "sensitive matter" and stated that India is extending all possible assistance and is engaging with friendly governments on the issue.

India and Russia have steady and time-tested partnership: MEA

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:33 PM

New Delhi, August 1 (IANS) Lauding ties between India and Russia, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Friday stated that the two nations have a "steady and time-tested partnership."

J&K's massive transformation tight slap on those who justified bloodshed as resistance: Top US expert

IANS | August 1, 2025 6:22 PM

Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) A renowned international analyst on Friday hailed the unprecedented development in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the post-2019 transformation, stating that the massive change in a region long held hostage by instability and armed extremism is not cosmetic but foundational and denies militants the narrative they rely on.

Pakistan escalates transnational repression targetting critics in exile: Report

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:38 PM

Istanbul, Aug 1 (IANS) Pakistan is witnessing a growing campaign of Transnational Repression (TNR) targeting dissidents, particularly in the United Kingdom (UK), through harassment, intimidation, physical violence and the misuse of Interpol 'Red Notices', a report highlighted on Friday.

India-US partnership has weathered several transitions and challenges: MEA

IANS | August 1, 2025 5:07 PM

New Delhi, Aug 1 (IANS) India and the United States share a comprehensive global strategic partnership anchored in shared interests, democratic values, and robust people-to-people ties with the partnership having weathered several transitions and challenges, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.

Afghanistan ranked world's most food-insecure nation: FAO

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:17 PM

Kabul, August 1 (IANS) Afghanistan remains the most food-insecure country across the world, with 75 per cent people facing livelihood instability and more than 12 million urgently requiring food aid as drought and poverty deepens in the nation, a UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) report detailed on Friday.

EU positions India as strategic ally in building resilient, rules-based connectivity: Report

IANS | August 1, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, August 1 (IANS) Despite many fundamental differences on normative principles, India sees the European Union (EU) as a like-minded partner in countering infrastructure and technology strategies that threaten its sovereign and security interests, particularly the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a report has detailed.

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Bangladesh: Awami League to hold events throughout August to mark martyrdom anniversary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman

Bangladesh a 'failed State' under Yunus, ripe for terrorists: Report

Indian Embassy in Dublin issues advisory, warns of rising attacks against Indians in Ireland

India extending all possible assistance, in touch with friendly govts: MEA on Nimisha Priya case

India and Russia have steady and time-tested partnership: MEA

J&K's massive transformation tight slap on those who justified bloodshed as resistance: Top US expert

Pakistan escalates transnational repression targetting critics in exile: Report

India-US partnership has weathered several transitions and challenges: MEA

Afghanistan ranked world's most food-insecure nation: FAO

EU positions India as strategic ally in building resilient, rules-based connectivity: Report

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