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Pakistan’s groundwater crisis driven by governance failures and policy paralysis

IANS | September 18, 2026 8:04 PM

Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) The groundwater crisis in Pakistan is caused by governance failures and policy paralysis instead of physical water scarcity. In addition to ineffective policies, division of responsibilities among government departments has caused regulatory gaps in Pakistan, leading to lack of accountability and failure in providing sufficient water to people.

Nepal PM Shah to make first foreign trip with UNGA visit

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:57 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 18 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah is set to travel to New York in the United States to attend the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), marking his first foreign trip since assuming office in March.

India and Vietnam work on strengthening air connectivity

IANS | September 18, 2026 7:09 PM

Hanoi, Sep 18 (IANS) A delegation from the Ministry of Civil Aviation visited Vietnam and held discussions with the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on the India–Vietnam Air Services Agreement, the Embassy of India, Hanoi, said on Friday.

EAM Jaishankar concludes ‘productive’ visit to Bhutan

IANS | September 18, 2026 6:28 PM

Thimphu, Sep 18 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday concluded a ‘productive’ visit to Bhutan, during which the two neighbouring countries discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation.

India and Cyprus reaffirm to translate vision of leaders into tangible outcomes

IANS | September 18, 2026 6:23 PM

Nicosia, Sep 18 (IANS) High Commissioner of India to Cyprus, Manish, on Friday reviewed the bilateral agenda comprehensively during his meeting with Polly Ioannou, Deputy Political Director, Demetris Assos, Officer in the Diplomatic Office of the President and Georgios Georgiou, Head of the Asia and Oceania Department, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Red Sea tensions, attempted attack on Mecca threaten regional stability: MEA

IANS | September 18, 2026 5:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) Reiterating its serious concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea region and the attempted attack on Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca, India on Friday said that the developments threaten regional stability as well as freedom of navigation through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

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