India reaches out with food aid to shortage-hit African countries

IANS | April 5, 2026 6:43 PM

New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) India has emerged as an important supplier of food aid to shortage-hit African countries like Mozambique, Malawi and Burkina Faso as part of New Delhi's humanitarian outreach and commitment to the development of the Global South, the Ministry of External affairs said on Sunday.

Asian Boxing C’ships 2026: Indian women sweep semis; six men advance

IANS | April 5, 2026 6:24 PM

Ulaanbaatar, April 5 (IANS) On the seventh day of the Asian Boxing Championships 2026 in Mongolia, the Indian women’s boxing team continued their strong performance, with Meenakshi and Jaismine achieving unanimous victories in the morning session. Their wins secured medals for all Indian women boxers still in competition, each of whom reached the semifinals. Meanwhile, victories for Lokesh, Akash, and Harsh Choudhary ensured that six Indian men’s boxers advanced to the semifinals.

Permanent ban on Awami League under anti-terror ordinance detrimental to Bangladesh's democracy: Report

IANS | April 5, 2026 5:53 PM

Dhaka/Colombo, April 5 (IANS) Last year, the then interim government of Bangladesh, under the leadership of Muhammad Yunus, had banned all activities of the Bangladesh Awami League and its related outfits, through the Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Ordinance 2025. Now, the new government, led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has reportedly proposed to make the ban permanent.