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Indian envoy in Myanmar reviews progress of trilateral highway project

IANS | July 31, 2025 4:11 PM

Naypyidaw, July 31 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing regional connectivity, India's Ambassador to Myanmar Abhay Thakur, along with the officials of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), visited Kalemyo region in the Southeast Asian nation to assess the Kalewa-Yagyi road project, a part of the India-Myanmar-Thailand trilateral highway.

Myanmar announces formation of new union government

IANS | July 31, 2025 3:26 PM

Yangon, July 31 (IANS) Myanmar's National Defence and Security Council (NDSC) on Thursday formed a new union government and State Security and Peace Commission, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television (MRTV) reported.

Indian Consul General in Shanghai participates in FUDAN University graduation ceremony for BRICS students

IANS | July 31, 2025 3:22 PM

Beijing, July 31 (IANS) Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, participated in the FUDAN University graduation ceremony for students from BRICS nations on Thursday. He interacted with students from Kashmir and Delhi, who represented India with distinction.

Over 10,000 people evacuated in southern Myanmar due to flooding

IANS | July 31, 2025 3:16 PM

Naypyidaw, July 31 (IANS) A total of 10,395 people from 2,298 households were evacuated to 24 temporary rescue shelters due to flooding in Hpa-an township of Kayin state, the state-owned Myanmar Radio and Television reported on Wednesday night.

'US using sanctions as tools to dictate its will on countries like Iran and India'

IANS | July 31, 2025 2:50 PM

Tehran, July 31 (IANS) Iran on Thursday accused the United States of weaponizing the economy and using sanctions as tools to "dictate its will on independent nations" such as Iran and India and impede their growth and development.

Indian Navy chief, Japanese Defence Minister discuss enhancing strategic ties

IANS | July 31, 2025 2:25 PM

Tokyo, July 31 (IANS) Indian Navy chief, Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi on Thursday met Japanese Defence Minister Gen Nakatani and discussed further strengthening defence cooperation.

Balochistan not for sale: Activist warns Trump against Pakistan's 'false claim' on oil reserves

IANS | July 31, 2025 11:59 AM

Quetta, July 31 (IANS) Just after US President Donald Trump announced to help Pakistan develop its "massive oil reserve," leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch wrote to the American President, stating that military leadership in Islamabad have gravely misled the US administration regarding the "true geography and ownership" of Pakistan's resources. He stated that the oil reserves are in Balochistan and not in Punjab.

US too imposes hefty tariffs across product lines to safeguard domestic industry: Data

IANS | July 31, 2025 11:26 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The statement by US President Donald Trump that India's tariffs are way too high does not hold water as several nations, including America itself, protect their domestic businesses by imposing high customs duties on products.

Bangladesh: 35 injured in violent clash between BNP and NCP supporters

IANS | July 31, 2025 11:22 AM

Dhaka, July 31 (IANS) At least 35 people, including five journalists, were injured after a violent clash broke out between the leaders and activists of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and National Citizens Party (NCP) during a protest rally held in Cumilla, local media reported.

Ahead of taking over UNSC presidency, Panama minister in Delhi holds delegation-level talks

IANS | July 31, 2025 11:10 AM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) Panama's Foreign Affairs Vice Minister Carlos Arturo Hoyos held a wide-ranging talk with senior Indian officials in New Delhi on Thursday, with discussions focusing on key United Nations issues.

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Indian envoy in Myanmar reviews progress of trilateral highway project

Myanmar announces formation of new union government

Indian Consul General in Shanghai participates in FUDAN University graduation ceremony for BRICS students

Over 10,000 people evacuated in southern Myanmar due to flooding

'US using sanctions as tools to dictate its will on countries like Iran and India'

Indian Navy chief, Japanese Defence Minister discuss enhancing strategic ties

Balochistan not for sale: Activist warns Trump against Pakistan's 'false claim' on oil reserves

US too imposes hefty tariffs across product lines to safeguard domestic industry: Data

Bangladesh: 35 injured in violent clash between BNP and NCP supporters

Ahead of taking over UNSC presidency, Panama minister in Delhi holds delegation-level talks

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