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EAM Jaishankar assures full support to Brazil in its G20 Presidency

Welcoming the delegation, Jaishankar appreciated unique initiatives centered on the theme of building a 'just world' and a 'sustainable planet'

'We are equal citizens': Muhammad Yunus assures Bangladesh's Hindus

Addressing Bangladesh's Hindu leaders on the occasion of Janmashtami, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus said that it was his interim government's responsibility to safeguard the rights of all citizens

Indo-China naval race hots up as Indian, Chinese warships dock in Sri Lanka

Beijing is also continuing efforts to establish additional overseas military installations and secure access agreements, including in regions near New Delhi

Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels around its territory

Nine of the aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's ADIZ

Biden lauds PM Modi for message of peace, humanitarian aid for Ukraine

The two leaders also discussed the ongoing situation in Bangladesh and stressed the need for early restoration of normalcy and ensuring the safety and security of minorities

India rejects reports linking Farakka barrage opening to Bangladesh floods

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) had said floods on the common rivers between the two countries are a "shared" problem inflicting suffering on people on both sides

India, Singapore commit to boost cooperation in emerging, futuristic areas

The leaders also discussed plans for commemorating the 60th Anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Singapore, alongside regional and global cooperation

'Fully secure': BSF denies claims of illegal entry from B'desh in Meghalaya

The BSF increased vigil along the border following the August 5 violence in Bangladesh, successfully thwarting several illegal entry attempts and arresting those involved

Muhammad Yunus greets Hindus on Janmashtami, promises to promote harmony

The minority Hindu population has faced vandalisation of their business and properties and devastation of Hindu temples in the students' violence that ensued for days

Why is China set to hold live-fire military drills along Myanmar border?

In response to growing security concerns, China had held two live-fire drills in April along its border with Myanmar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets with Indian diaspora during US visit

Singh is in the US on a four-day official visit to further boost the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the US and India

Seoul welcomes Super 30 famed, Ambassador of Korean Tourism Anand Kumar

The function, where Kumar was felicitated took place at the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) headquarters in Segye-ro, Wonju-si, Gangwon State on August 23

Balochistan: Pakistan forces hit by multiple attacks; 23 travellers killed

At least 23 individuals were killed in Balochistan's Musakhail district when assailants forcibly removed them from trucks and buses before opening fire on them after verifying their identities

Bangladesh: Muhammad Yunus' govt suspends 2 diplomats serving in India

Shaban Mahmud, who served as the First Secretary (Press) at the Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi and Ranjan Sen serving in Kolkata have been asked to step down

Bangladesh update: Sheikh Hasina facing 53 cases, growing extradition calls

Bangladesh's interim government last week revoked all diplomatic passports issued to Members of Parliament from Hasina's era, including that of the former prime minister

33 killed in Balochistan as militants shoot travellers from Pak Punjab

Armed men reportedly blocked the inter-provincial highway in Musakhail's Rarasham district, forced passengers out of their vehicles, and set 10 vehicles on fire

Anti-Israel hackers published extensive amount of classified data: Report

The leaks involve tens of thousands of sensitive documents and emails stolen from Israeli institutions, including the Justice Ministry, it reported

Rajnath Singh meets US NSA Sullivan; discusses 'key' strategic matters

He also had a fruitful exchange with leading US defence companies and invited them to work with Indian partners to accelerate the Make in India programme

Imran Khan's trial in military court over May 9 violence possible: Pakistan

Khan was arrested on August 5 last year after his conviction in the first Toshakhana corruption case filed by the Election Commission of Pakistan. Since then, he has been kept in jail in various cases

Shelling kills 5 in Russian border region as hotel housing journos gets hit

Russian forces struck a hotel overnight in the city of Kramatorsk in the eastern Donetsk region, injuring two people and leaving one trapped under the rubble, regional Gov. Vadym Filashkin said