Pakistan's new land route corridor plan sparks concerns over alienation of Balochistan: Report

IANS | May 23, 2026 6:29 PM

Islamabad, May 23 (IANS) The Balochistan province of Pakistan has long occupied a "paradoxical place" in the national imagination, often described as remote when its people demand rights but treated as central when strategic interests come into focus. It is frequently neglected in discussions on basic services and political autonomy, yet it becomes indispensable in debates on Gwadar port, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and regional connectivity.

Rubio meets PM Modi, extends Trump's invite to visit White House

IANS | May 23, 2026 4:27 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) Visiting US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi soon after his arrival in New Delhi and extended an invite on behalf of US President Donald Trump for PM Modi to visit the White House in the near future.

Cyprus President concludes 'productive' India visit

IANS | May 23, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) The State Visit of Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides to India concluded on Saturday with both nations announcing a major upgrade in bilateral relations by elevating ties to a Strategic Partnership.