Pakistan caught in love-hate relation with IMF

IANS | January 16, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be caught in a love-hate relationship with the IMF. Although the crisis-ridden country is surviving through periodic transfusions of IMF funds, ironically, the multilateral institution is coming under heavy criticism in its media.

Did Pakistan media anticipate US move to impose visa restrictions?

IANS | January 16, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s media had last year anticipated certain visa curbs by the United States, largely due to escalating security and immigration concerns reflecting Washington’s move towards policy changes and domestic speculations before the recent official announcement.

German envoy hails Chancellor Merz’s first visit to India

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Germany’s Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to India, highlighting the breadth of discussions held during the trip, including key areas such as defence cooperation, trade, investment and migration.

India-funded school building opens in Nepal's Baitadi

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:39 PM

Kathmandu, Jan 15 (IANS) A school building built with a grant from the Indian government was inaugurated on Thursday in Patan Municipality of Baitadi district in Nepal's Sudurpaschim Province, the Indian Embassy said.

New US envoy Gor got on to right start from first day, opines Shashi Tharoor

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:31 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has termed Sergio Gor’s arrival as US Ambassador to India as a pivotal moment for resetting New Delhi–Washington ties, where the American diplomat must act as a "chief restructuring officer" to overcome tariff disputes, market access frictions, and geopolitical divergences, while leveraging shared democratic values to rebuild trust.

India, EU likely to sign free trade pact this month

IANS | January 15, 2026 7:14 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India and the European Union may sign the proposed free trade agreement as early as this month during the official visit of the top EU leaders to New Delhi, who will also be the chief guests at the prestigious Republic Day parade on January 26.