Hindu and Sikh religious sites in Pakistan sold, forcibly occupied: Report

IANS | February 25, 2026 9:27 PM

Islamabad, Feb 25 (IANS) As the population of Sikhs and Hindus in Pakistan continues to shrink, a report on Wednesday highlighted that land belonging to several religious sites of the minority communities has been sold, with other properties allegedly being forcibly occupied by local individuals across the country.

PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian community in Israel

IANS | February 25, 2026 7:26 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome from the Indian community in Israel as he arrived at his hotel in Tel Aviv, Wednesday afternoon. The spectacular engagement highlighted India's cultural and spiritual heritage.

‘Those inclined towards robbery kept UP in darkness’: CM Yogi Adityanath in Tokyo

IANS | February 25, 2026 7:07 PM

Tokyo, Feb 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a visit to Japan. Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora in Tokyo, he said that previous governments kept the state in “darkness” due to their inclination towards corruption and lawlessness, asserting that his government brought UP “into the light” by all-around improvement in law and order, infrastructure and power supply.

India-Greece ties acquiring heightened strategic importance in defence sector: Report

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:07 PM

Athens, Feb 25 (IANS) Ties between India and Greece are acquiring heightened strategic importance, especially in defence sector, amid shifting regional geopolitical alignments. The deepening India-Greece ties demonstrate not only bilateral interests but also a broader strategic convergence aimed at maintaining balance and stability across the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific, a report has highlighted.

You are a great leader: Netanyahu compliments PM Modi upon arrival in Israel

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:43 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday praised PM Narendra Modi's strong leadership as the Indian leader touched down in Tel Aviv on a two-day State Visit to the country. In a warm and special gesture, Netanyahu and First Lady Sara Netanyahu welcomed PM Modi at the Ben-Gurion airport during a memorable ceremony. .

PM Modi’s Israel visit expected to deepen strategic ties: Analyst

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:21 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Lauren Dagan Amos, a Tel Aviv-based expert who researches Indian politics and foreign policy, reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying there is an atmosphere of pride, gratitude, and excitement in Israel regarding the trip.