Lashkar terrorist seen attending funeral of Shoaib Akhtar's brother in Islamabad

IANS | June 27, 2026 1:22 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were seen attending the last rites.

PoK burns: Pakistan’s crackdown exposes selective silence of global rights groups

Vicky Nanjappa | June 27, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is burning and neither are the protesters or the establishment showing any signs of backing down. The directive from the top man in Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir is clear and that is to put down the protests using brute force. However, Pakistan’s crackdown has exposed the selective silence of global rights groups.

India-US relationship stronger than ever: Trump team charts ambitious agenda (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | June 27, 2026 12:03 PM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) Senior officials in US President Donald Trump's administration have outlined an ambitious roadmap for expanding India-US ties, signalling that Washington is working towards a Presidential visit to India early next year, expects to conclude a bilateral trade agreement in the coming weeks or months, and sees New Delhi as one of its closest strategic partners.

India and US natural partners with 'limitless potential': Sergio Gor (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | June 27, 2026 11:26 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has described India and the United States as natural partners with "limitless potential", saying the Trump administration is working to deepen cooperation across technology, defence, investment and emerging sectors while building on the close personal relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Rubio sees bigger US role in India's energy (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | June 27, 2026 10:48 AM

Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the United States wants to play a bigger role in meeting India's growing energy needs, backing New Delhi's strategy of diversifying its energy sources while arguing that closer India-US cooperation can strengthen long-term energy security.