India doubles down on trade negotiations with Peru, Chile

IANS | November 6, 2025 9:25 AM

New Delhi, Nov 6 (IANS) The government on Thursday said it has successfully concluded two key rounds of trade negotiations with partner countries in Latin America, underscoring the commitment to expanding economic cooperation and deepening trade linkages with the region.

US to cut flight operations by 10 per cent as government shutdown hits air travel

IANS | November 6, 2025 7:36 AM

Washington, Nov 6 (IANS) The United States government will reduce flight operations by 10 per cent at 40 major airports beginning Friday morning, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday, citing mounting strain on air traffic control operations as the government shutdown entered its 36th day, the longest in US history.

Water crisis in Pakistan leaves millions struggling for survival: Report

IANS | November 5, 2025 9:26 PM

Islamabad, Nov 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s water crisis has taken a staggering human toll, forcing millions to dig deeper wells and travel long distances to fetch water, with women especially in drought-stricken regions bearing the brunt of this burden, a report said on Wednesday.