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India, Russia come closer to reviving trade corridors, bolstering economic ties

IANS | August 23, 2025 3:53 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Amid the reshaping of the global trade order owing to tariff-led negotiations by the United States (US), the just-concluded visit of External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar to Russia, which explored ways to further enhance economic ties while reviving trade corridors, comes at a critical juncture, a report said on Saturday.

Govt temporarily suspends booking of postal services destined for US from Aug 25

IANS | August 23, 2025 3:46 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Department of Posts (DoP) on Saturday said it has decided to temporarily suspend booking of all types of postal articles, destined for the US, with effect from August 25.

Voting would be cancelled if booth capture reported during elections: B'desh CEC

IANS | August 23, 2025 3:25 PM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Saturday said that preparations are underway to conduct the next general election before Ramadan in February, warning that if any polling booth is captured, voting there will be cancelled, local media reported.

We do not accept mediation in our relations with Pak: Jaishankar refutes Trump’s claim

IANS | August 23, 2025 2:04 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar firmly dismissed claims made by US President Donald Trump regarding American mediation in resolving the brief conflict between India and Pakistan in May this year.

When it comes to our strategic autonomy, govt's stand is clear: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | August 23, 2025 1:43 PM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) In a sharp and unapologetic response to criticism from Western nations, particularly the US, External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, defended India’s oil trade policies, particularly its continued purchase and export of Russian crude and refined products. He also stated that "when it comes to the interests of farmers, when it comes to our strategic autonomy, our stand is clear."

Attack on press freedom: Human rights body slams arrest of Pakistani journalist

IANS | August 23, 2025 12:51 PM

Islamabad, Aug 23 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRCP) has strongly condemned the arrest of the country's prominent journalist Khalid Jamil, calling it an attack on press freedom.

Awami League slams Yunus for 'threatening' B'desh media against broadcasting Hasina's speech

IANS | August 23, 2025 11:40 AM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League on Saturday slammed the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government for "threatening" the country's media houses with legal action against any future publication or dissemination of statements from former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Over 300 houses damaged, village washed away after glacier burst in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

IANS | August 23, 2025 10:57 AM

Islamabad, Aug 23 (IANS) More than 300 houses and dozens of shops have been destroyed in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan's Ghizer district following a glacier burst that triggered a landslide and severe flooding, local media reported on Saturday.

Trump nominates loyal aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India

IANS | August 23, 2025 7:06 AM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced the nomination of longtime aide and trusted political strategist Sergio Gor to serve as the next United States Ambassador to India, as well as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs.

Baloch family marks 18th day of protest over son's enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces

IANS | August 22, 2025 9:24 PM

Quetta, Aug 22 (IANS) A Baloch family protesting the enforced disappearance of their son by Pakistani forces continued its sit-in demonstration outside the Karachi Press Club for the 18th consecutive day on Friday.

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India, Russia come closer to reviving trade corridors, bolstering economic ties

Govt temporarily suspends booking of postal services destined for US from Aug 25

Voting would be cancelled if booth capture reported during elections: B'desh CEC

We do not accept mediation in our relations with Pak: Jaishankar refutes Trump’s claim

When it comes to our strategic autonomy, govt's stand is clear: EAM Jaishankar

Attack on press freedom: Human rights body slams arrest of Pakistani journalist

Awami League slams Yunus for 'threatening' B'desh media against broadcasting Hasina's speech

Over 300 houses damaged, village washed away after glacier burst in Pak-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan

Trump nominates loyal aide Sergio Gor as US Ambassador to India

Baloch family marks 18th day of protest over son's enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces

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