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3 Bangladeshi nationals killed in Tripura were armed smugglers, says MEA; Dhaka urges probe

Oct 17, 2025

In an official statement, the Bangladesh Foreign Ministry said, "This heinous act is an unacceptable and grave violation of human rights and the rule of law. The Government of Bangladesh expresses its serious concern over this deplorable incident and calls upon the Government of India to conduct an immediate, impartial and transparent investigation into the incident and take sincere efforts to stop recurrence of such inhumane acts. The perpetrators must be identified and brought to justice."

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UN report raises alarm over China's transnational human rights violations

Oct 17, 2025
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya (Photo/ANI)

Fishermen's issue "sensitive," says Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya after meeting PM Modi

Oct 17, 2025
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European parliament confronts China over Tibet and human rights abuses at 42nd EU-China dialogue

Oct 17, 2025
PM Modi with Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya (Photo:X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi discusses women empowerment, welfare of fishermen with Sri Lankan counterpart

Oct 17, 2025
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5.5 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan, second in a single day

Oct 17, 2025
Interim Prime Minister of Nepal, Sushila Karki in middle (Photo/Nepal PMO)

Nepal PM briefs foreign diplomats, a month after formation of interim government

Oct 17, 2025
Central Military Commission Vice Chairman He Weidong (Photo/Reuters)

China's sacks senior General from ruling Communist Party; 8 other high ranking military commanders also expelled

Oct 17, 2025

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Canada condemns China's crackdown, PM Mark Carney demands release of Hong Kong publisher Jimmy Lai

Oct 17, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called for the immediate release of Jimmy Lai, the imprisoned Hong Kong democracy advocate and founder of the now-shuttered Apple Daily, highlighting growing tensions between Ottawa and Beijing over human rights abuses.
PM Modi with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty (Photo:X/@narendramodi)

PM Modi meets Egyptian Foreign Minister, conveys appreciation for President Sisi's role in the Gaza Peace Agreement

Oct 17, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr Badr Abdelatty and said the relationship between the two countries is growing from strength to strength.
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China's political pressure bars Taiwanese judges from the global judicial conference in Baku

Oct 17, 2025

According to The Taipei Times, the Judges Association of the Republic of China (Taiwan) had officially registered six delegates to participate in the IAJ conference, held from Saturday to today. Despite weeks of communication with the host organisers and assurances of participation, no travel authorisations were granted. The delegation's head was even deported upon arrival in Baku, while the remaining five judges cancelled their plans after realising visas were unattainable.
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Pakistan's war on dissent: BYC leaders' imprisonment lays bare state brutality in Balochistan

Oct 17, 2025
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi and Lieutenant General Kayanja Muhanga, Commander Land Forces, Uganda (Photo/ X@adgpi)

India-Uganda discuss enhancing defence cooperation through professional military education

Oct 17, 2025
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UN Maritime body to decide on emission cuts, Trump asks countries to vote against "first global carbon tax"

Oct 17, 2025
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi and Nepal Army's Lieutenant General Pradeep Jung, ACOAS (Photo/ X@adgpi)

India-Nepal discuss strengthening defence cooperation, reaffirm commitment to regular defence dialogue

Oct 17, 2025
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Pakistan's justice system fails women: Sindh's battle against gender violence exposes deep structural flaws

Oct 17, 2025
Pakistani currency (Photo/Reuters)

Decades of fiscal mismanagement push Pakistan toward economic collapse

Oct 17, 2025
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh plants a sapling at the Swaminarayan Temple Complex. (Photo/ X@KVSinghMPGonda)

Uganda: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh plants sapling at Swaminarayan temple complex in Kampala

Oct 17, 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin with his US counterpart Donald Trump (right) at the summit in Alaska in August 2025 (File Photo/Reuters)

Ahead of Zelenskyy's White House visit, Trump says will hold second summit with Putin on Ukraine in Budapest

Oct 17, 2025
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Indian firms look to localise pharma production in Russia

Oct 17, 2025
EAM S Jaishankar with Brazil's Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin (Photo/ ANI)

EAM Jaishankar meets Brazil VP Alckmin, discusses cooperation in trade, energy

Oct 17, 2025
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (File photo/ ANI)

EU Chief welcomes agreement on EUR1.5 billion for European Defence Industry Programme

Oct 17, 2025
Afghanistan-Pakistan border in Spin Boldak (Photo/ Reuters)

Pakistan airstrike devastates Kabul residential area and school, civilians suffer

Oct 17, 2025
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi with General Alemshet Degife Balcha, Chief of Land Force & Military Advisor of Ehtiopia (Photo/ X@adgpi)

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi, Ethiopia Land Force Chief General Balcha discuss defence capacity-building

Oct 17, 2025
Kancha Sherpa (Photo Source: Family of Ang Phurba Kancha Sherpa)

Kancha Sherpa, last surviving member of 1953 Everest expedition, passes away

Oct 17, 2025
Russian Ambassador to India, Denis Alipov addressing seminar on 25th anniversary of India-Russia Strategic partnership declaration (Photo/ Russian Embassy)

Ambassador Alipov highlights key achievements as India-Russia mark 25th anniversary of strategic partnership

Oct 17, 2025