India's Russian crude imports jump 34 pc to record high in June

IANS | July 12, 2026 2:52 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India's imports of Russian crude oil climbed to a record high in June, even as Russia's overall oil export revenues declined amid softer global prices, according to a report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA).

Trust, not just water, foundation of the Indus Water Treaty: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:37 PM

Washington, July 11 (IANS) Although the international debate on Pakistan's growing water insecurity has largely centred on India's upstream position, that narrative overlooks a deeper and more longstanding reality. Despite inheriting one of the world's largest contiguous irrigation systems, decades of inadequate domestic planning, chronic underinvestment and weak water governance have steadily undermined Pakistan's long-term water security.

Japan sees India as indispensable partner in Free and Open Indo-Pacific: Report

IANS | July 11, 2026 7:36 PM

Ottawa, July 11 (IANS) The recent visit of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was intended to convey that India is indispensable to Japan's Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) vision, particularly at a time when US President Donald Trump has signalled his apparent distaste for both the FOIP and the Quad, a report has stated.

Diaspora members left awestruck by PM Modi's address in Auckland

IANS | July 11, 2026 6:39 PM

Auckland, July 11 (IANS) Members of the Indian community, who had turned up in huge numbers for the 'Kia Ora Modi' diaspora event in Auckland on Saturday, expressed their love and respect for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who became the first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in four decades.