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As NATO eyes Indo-Pacific, India offers strategic depth without alignment

Vas Shenoy | June 29, 2025 9:55 AM

Rome: The NATO summit held in The Hague on June 24-25 may be remembered less for its urgent reaffirmations -- support for Ukraine, increased defence spending, and condemnation of Iranian strikes -- than for a more disciplined, forward-looking pivot: the Indo-Pacific now occupies a central place in NATO's strategic imagination as the Indo-Mediterranean plunges into conflict.

Eight Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

IANS | June 29, 2025 9:13 AM

Chennai, June 29 (IANS) Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy during early Sunday hours, allegedly for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters.

India rejects Pak Army's claims on Waziristan suicide attack, says statement deserves contempt

IANS | June 29, 2025 8:45 AM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army's claim that India was behind the Waziristan suicide bomber attack, which killed 13 soldiers.

Bangladesh: Inhumane condition at Chittagong Central Jail sparks outcry

IANS | June 28, 2025 8:58 PM

Dhaka, June 28 (IANS) The Chittagong Central Jail of Bangladesh is reportedly housing inmates more than three times its capacity, forcing them to live in overcrowded conditions.

Pakistani authorities slammed for illegal detention of Baloch leader, other activists

IANS | June 28, 2025 8:50 PM

Quetta, June 28 (IANS) Nadia Baloch, sister of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) Central Organiser Mahrang Baloch, on Saturday appealed to lawyers, human rights organisations, the Baloch public, and all political leaders to raise their voice for the immediate release of the BYC leader and other activists who have been "illegally detained" by the Pakistani authorities.

More setbacks than breakthroughs for Ukraine at NATO Summit

Baidya Bikash Basu | June 28, 2025 8:49 PM

New Delhi: Ukraine's efforts to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and the European Union (EU) suffered a jolt this week as the NATO Summit at The Hague wrapped up without any mention of the same in the official declaration.

Bangladesh: Awami League slams Yunus govt on ongoing 'inhuman persecution' of Hindu community

IANS | June 28, 2025 5:33 PM

Dhaka, June 28 (IANS) The Awami League on Saturday strongly condemned the ongoing "inhuman persecution" of Hindu community and devastation of their places of worship under the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government in Bangladesh.

Pakistan: 13 soldiers killed, 29 injured in North Waziristan suicide bombing

IANS | June 28, 2025 4:21 PM

Islamabad, June 28 (IANS) As many as 13 Pakistani soldiers were killed and 29 others injured, including 19 civilians, in a suicide attack early Saturday morning in Khadi area of North Waziristan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

India curbs jute imports from Bangladesh as dumping hurts local farmers and mills

IANS | June 28, 2025 3:27 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) India on Saturday decided to impose port restrictions, with immediate effect, on the import of jute and allied fibre products from Bangladesh to check influx of cheap, subsidised imports from neighbouring country which have depressed prices, hurt farmers’ incomes, and led to underutilised capacity in Indian jute mills leading to closures and unemployment.

PM Modi's forthcoming visit underlines enduring friendly relations, strengthening strategic ties: Ghana

IANS | June 28, 2025 1:13 PM

Accra, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's forthcoming visit will underscore the warm and enduring friendly relations between Ghana and India and the importance of strengthening bilateral ties, the Ghana Presidency has said.

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As NATO eyes Indo-Pacific, India offers strategic depth without alignment

Eight Indian fishermen from Rameswaram arrested by Sri Lankan Navy

India rejects Pak Army's claims on Waziristan suicide attack, says statement deserves contempt

Bangladesh: Inhumane condition at Chittagong Central Jail sparks outcry

Pakistani authorities slammed for illegal detention of Baloch leader, other activists

More setbacks than breakthroughs for Ukraine at NATO Summit

Bangladesh: Awami League slams Yunus govt on ongoing 'inhuman persecution' of Hindu community

Pakistan: 13 soldiers killed, 29 injured in North Waziristan suicide bombing

India curbs jute imports from Bangladesh as dumping hurts local farmers and mills

PM Modi's forthcoming visit underlines enduring friendly relations, strengthening strategic ties: Ghana

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