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China targets Dalai Lama through smear campaign: Report

IANS | March 4, 2026 12:17 PM

Taipei, March 4 (IANS) Chinese authorities’ campaign of "sexual insinuation and reputational manipulation" against the Dalai Lama reflects a broader pattern of authoritarian tactics. These actions demonstrate that when authoritarian regimes face globally recognised non-coercive symbolic challenges, they resort to disruption to maintain political control, a report mentioned.

Two nations, two deposed Premiers, two different political fates

Jayanta Bhattacharya | March 4, 2026 11:50 AM

Kathmandu, March 4 (IANS) Two subsequent youth-led protests in South Asia led to regime changes in two nations bordering India - in Bangladesh in the east, with former premier Sheikh Hasina in exile with a death sentence hanging over her head and having her party banned, and in Nepal to the north, where deposed Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli is contesting again in Thursday's election.

Indian missions across globe celebrate Holi, spread message of hope and unity

IANS | March 4, 2026 11:39 AM

Ulaanbaatar, March 4 (IANS) Several Indian diplomatic missions across the world celebrated Holi, emphasising the vibrant festival’s message of harmony, optimism and unity.

We celebrate each other’s differences, and come together: Australian PM Albanese’s Holi greetings

IANS | March 4, 2026 10:49 AM

Canberra, March 4 (IANS) Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Wednesday conveyed heartfelt Holi greetings, highlighting the festival’s timeless message of the victory of good over evil, the significance of friendship and forgiveness, as well as the shared spirit of humanity.

Pakistan’s entrenched military dominance deepens democratic erosion

IANS | March 4, 2026 10:41 AM

Washington, March 4 (IANS) With military supremacy having been effectively institutionalised in Pakistan, the country’s volatile politics, fragile civilian governance, entrenched military dominance, systematic corruption, criminal networks and widespread human rights abuses risk becoming more persistent, a report has highlighted.

India sets up control room as West Asia conflict intensifies

IANS | March 4, 2026 10:02 AM

New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India established a special control room in New Delhi on Wednesday to assist citizens amid escalating US-Israel strikes on Iran, which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and prompted retaliation from Tehran targeting Gulf states.