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China continues to bully its neighbours, not conducive to free & open Indo-Pacific: Pentagon

Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said China bullies its neighbours in an attempt to coerce them into behaviour more in keeping with its security & economic interests.

PM Modi to attend ASEAN-India summit virtually, take stock of post-Covid economic recovery

The prime minister will also attend the East Asia Summit on 27 October virtually and discuss maritime security and terrorism. The ASEAN-India summit will be held on 28 October.

Why Sheikh Hasina govt is unlikely to restore Bangladesh’s ‘secular’ 1972 constitution

Islam was made state religion of Bangladesh in 1988, when the country was ruled by Hussein Muhammad Ershad. His predecessor Ziaur Rahman set in motion the process of Islamisation.

Pakistan refutes reports of agreement with US to use its airspace for military ops in Afghanistan

A media report claimed Saturday that the US was close to formalising an agreement with Pakistan for use of its airspace to conduct military & intelligence operations in Afghanistan.

India-Bangladesh relations ‘role model’ for ties between neighbouring countries, Shringla says

Speaking at 'Swarnim Vijay Varsh Conclave' on the 1971 War, Foreign Secretary Shringla said India-Bangladesh relations today are 'deeper than any other strategic partnership'.

Singapore allows entry of travellers from India, 5 other South Asian nations

Although entry has been permitted, travellers from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will have to undergo a 10-day stay at a facility.

Jaishankar meets UK counterpart Liz Truss, stresses on infra tie-ups & defence cooperation

UK foreign minister, who is on a two-day visit to India, also held meetings with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.

Jaishankar meets WTO DG Okonjo-Iweala, speaks about need for reformed multilateralism

External Affairs Minister also exchanged views on climate action challenges, Indo-Pacific & Afghanistan with Frans Timmermans, executive VP of the European Union Green Deal.

FATF keeps Pakistan in grey list, adds Turkey, says Afghanistan ‘a concern’

The Financial Action Task Force says Pakistan has to ‘demonstrate’ it has taken action and effectively prosecuted UN-designated terrorists such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Peace & tranquillity in border areas an essential condition, Foreign Secy Shringla tells China

At a seminar on ‘Leveraging China’s Economy’, Harsh V. Shringla says India hopes the Chinese will work with it to bring ‘satisfactory resolution’ to current issues.

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Karnataka startups feel the chill as global funding winter sets in. Fintech emerges as sole bright spot

The state raises just $2.7 billion in first nine months of 2025 compared to $4.5 billion last year, with late-stage investments hit hardest.

What’s expected from Putin’s India visit in December—Defence Secretary explains

ThePrint had previously reported that India & Russia are talking about 5 more regiments of the S-400, but no contracts are to be signed during the Russian president's visit.

A tribute to Tejas. India’s delay culture is the real enemy in the skies

It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.