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Balochistan’s insurgency not sudden, tensions simmered for long over Pakistan military’s excesses: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The spate of violence and bloody confrontation between the Baloch insurgents and the Pakistani military in recent times has brought the region into the global spotlight, highlighting the scale and intensity of human rights abuses in the region, as the rebels, refusing to give in to the military’s pressure and directives, have squared off against it often.

LS Speaker Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new Bangladesh govt

IANS | February 15, 2026 4:23 PM

New Delhi/Dhaka, Feb 15 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will represent the Indian government at the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Bangladesh government in Dhaka on February 17, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

Bangladesh election signals shift to multiparty politics, BNP faces governance test: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 3:46 PM

Dhaka/New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Bangladesh’s 13th Parliamentary Election represents a return to "genuine multiparty politics" after years of disputed or largely one-sided contests, accompanied by a referendum that endorsed sweeping constitutional reforms, but the victorious Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) must now address deep-seated concerns in a nation scarred by political violence, as per a report.

Pakistan must root out corruption to revive economy: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 3:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s economy cannot be fixed without fixing the politics first, as a corruption-ridden government is coming in the way of economic development, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report

IANS | February 15, 2026 2:58 PM

New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) The long-standing and resilient partnership between Japan and India is entering a new and dynamic phase, marked by deeper security collaboration and expanding cooperation in advanced technologies, according to a report.

Security officer at Munich event nearly stops Pak Army Chief Asim Munir, asks to show ID

IANS | February 15, 2026 1:21 PM

Munich, Feb 15 (IANS) An awkward moment played out for Pakistan Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir in Germany when a security officer at the Munich Security Conference briefly stopped him over the positioning of his identity card.

Devotees in large numbers throng Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Mahashivaratri

IANS | February 15, 2026 12:52 PM

Kathmandu, Feb 15 (IANS) A massive crowd of devotees queued from early morning to offer prayers and worship Lord Shiva at the Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu on Sunday on the occasion of Mahashivaratri, one of the most revered Hindu festivals in Nepal.

India wedded to strategic autonomy: EAM Jaishankar amid US claims on Russian oil buys

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:33 AM

Munich, Feb 15 (IANS) Amid repeated assertions from the United States regarding New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil, India, reaffirming its "strategic autonomy", has conveyed a clear message on the global stage that its energy decisions will be determined by availability, cost, and risk considerations.

Pakistan: PTI alleges secret hospital transfer plan for Imran Khan, calls it 'risk to his life'

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:10 AM

Islamabad, Feb 15 (IANS) The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has alleged that its founder and former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being covertly shifted from jail to a hospital for medical treatment, describing the reported move as a serious breach of his fundamental rights and warning that it endangers his life.

AI seen as catalyst, not threat, at India summit: Rubrik CEO

IANS | February 15, 2026 11:04 AM

Washington, Feb 15 (IANS) As India prepares to host the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi next week, Bipul Sinha, Chairman and Chief Executive of Rubrik, cast the gathering as a pivot point for a country seeking to move the global artificial intelligence debate away from fear and toward practical outcomes that reshape governments, businesses and daily life.

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Balochistan’s insurgency not sudden, tensions simmered for long over Pakistan military’s excesses: Report

LS Speaker Om Birla to represent India at swearing-in ceremony of new Bangladesh govt

Bangladesh election signals shift to multiparty politics, BNP faces governance test: Report

Pakistan must root out corruption to revive economy: Report

Japan-India ties gain fresh momentum with stronger security, technology push: Report

Security officer at Munich event nearly stops Pak Army Chief Asim Munir, asks to show ID

Devotees in large numbers throng Nepal's Pashupatinath Temple on Mahashivaratri

India wedded to strategic autonomy: EAM Jaishankar amid US claims on Russian oil buys

Pakistan: PTI alleges secret hospital transfer plan for Imran Khan, calls it 'risk to his life'

AI seen as catalyst, not threat, at India summit: Rubrik CEO

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