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Secure oceans and maritime highways for shared growth amid ongoing geo-economic uncertainty: Experts

IANS | September 30, 2026 6:33 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) Although geopolitical crisis have adversely affected the maritime highways, it has shown that building alternatives is no more a choice but a priority for India, several experts cited on Wednesday during a conference held in New Delhi on 'Strengthening India-ASEAN Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific'.

UNDP youth champions and advocates share India's perspective during UN General Assembly

IANS | September 30, 2026 5:59 PM

New York, Sep 30 (IANS) Youth champions and advocates of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India shared their perspectives during high-level dialogues, conversations with global leaders, climate advocacy and the UN Sustainable Development Goals Action Awards held during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

Pakistan: Continued unlawful imprisonment of human rights lawyers reflects abuse of state power

IANS | September 30, 2026 5:24 PM

Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Even though Pakistan formally has a civilian government, the military continues to be the dominant political institution, a report detailed while highlighting that the arrest of human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha reflects a broader pattern of constitutional violations and abuse of state power in the country.

Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny over treatment of religious minorities

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:42 PM

Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The cases of Christian girls Maria Shehbaz and Aneeqa Ishaq have been reported at a time when Pakistan is facing renewed scrutiny over treatment of its religious minorities. The case of Maria Shehbaz has reached the highest levels of Pakistan's judiciary, while Aneeqa Ishaq is pursuing a legal case after allegedly being kept in captivity for months, a report has detailed.

India aligns development agenda with renewable energy and green policy: Report

IANS | September 30, 2026 4:04 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India is increasingly aligning its development agenda with climate action, integrating renewable energy, energy efficiency and green industrial policy into economic planning rather than treating environmental goals as separate priorities, a new report has said.

Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan expose collapse of ‘strategic depth’

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:29 PM

Kabul/Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan is increasingly turning to direct military force in Afghanistan as Islamabad can neither command the government in Kabul nor build an effective alternative to it, a recent report mentioned. It noted that the shift underscores the extent to which the doctrine of strategic depth has collapsed, with Pakistan now seeking ways to destabilise the very Taliban victory it once celebrated.

Telangana-origin lawyer elected as Mayor of Sydney's Strathfield

IANS | September 30, 2026 3:15 PM

Hyderabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Sandhya Reddy, a law graduate from Telangana, has been elected as Mayor of Sydney's Strathfield municipality.

Flydubai jet makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after hijack alert; pilot fight suspected

IANS | September 30, 2026 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) A Flydubai jet carrying around 180 Israeli passengers was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals, including a code associated with a possible hijacking, shortly after departing Dubai for Tel Aviv, according to a report.

India's shipments reach $399 billion, eyes $1 trillion export target: Report

IANS | September 30, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) India’s export engine is gaining pace and breadth, with combined merchandise and services shipments reaching about $399 billion in April–August 2026, lending weight towards reaching the $1 trillion export target for the year, a new report has said.

NIA probe uncovers JMB-linked plan to expand terror modules into South India

Vicky Nanjappa | September 30, 2026 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 30 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency's (NIA) probe into a cross-border terror conspiracy case has shifted focus to a group called Imam Mahmuder Kafila (IMK).

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Secure oceans and maritime highways for shared growth amid ongoing geo-economic uncertainty: Experts

UNDP youth champions and advocates share India's perspective during UN General Assembly

Pakistan: Continued unlawful imprisonment of human rights lawyers reflects abuse of state power

Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny over treatment of religious minorities

India aligns development agenda with renewable energy and green policy: Report

Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan expose collapse of ‘strategic depth’

Telangana-origin lawyer elected as Mayor of Sydney's Strathfield

Flydubai jet makes emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after hijack alert; pilot fight suspected

India's shipments reach $399 billion, eyes $1 trillion export target: Report

NIA probe uncovers JMB-linked plan to expand terror modules into South India

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