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Over 30 serving or former Pakistani military personnel linked in terror cases since 2003: Report

IANS | October 4, 2026 9:05 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) As many as 32 serving or former Pakistani military personnel have been convicted, prosecuted, investigated, designated, or credibly associated with terrorist groups, terrorism-related conspiracies or militant activity from December 2003 to October 2026, according to a media report which cited a review of documented cases.

Pakistan inks drone deal with US firm, raises regional security concerns

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) The Pakistani Army, despite its troubling record of shielding terror elements, has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a United States firm, under which Islamabad will reportedly get access to Ukraine drone technology.

Pakistan disappearing, jailing women who refuse to be silenced: Report

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:51 PM

Islamabad, Oct 4 (IANS) Pakistan is turning abuses it has long used in Balochistan, such as enforced disappearances and detention without charge, against women who refuse to stay silent, from Baloch students to former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sisters, according to a media report.

Indian envoy, Saudi Minister review preparations for Haj 2027

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:43 PM

Jeddah, Oct 4 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Vipul, met Saudi Arabia's Vice Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Abdulfattah bin Suleiman Al-Mashat, and reviewed preparations for Haj 2027, besides inspecting the Haj Terminal at Jeddah Airport and the Haramain High Speed Railway Station, the Consulate General of India in Jeddah said on Sunday.

Pakistan needs to modernise agriculture sector to counter food insecurity: Report

IANS | October 4, 2026 8:19 PM

Islamabad, Oct 4 (IANS) Extreme heat in some parts of Pakistan has contributed to increased hydrological volatility, leading to falling water levels and crops being impacted, thus contributing to food insecurity amid the country's growing population, further aggravating the situation, and necessitating the modernisation of its agriculture sector to counter the threat, according to a local media report.

India's growing global footprint characterised by growing trade, development, and HADR partnerships: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:58 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India's growing global footprint is driven by increasing trade, development and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) partnerships, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar noted on Sunday.

Trump: Data centres will go to China if US says no

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:41 PM

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has warned that Artificial Intelligence (AI) data centres could move to China if the United States turns them away, defending their rapid expansion while backing measures intended to prevent the massive facilities from driving up household electricity costs.

US, 16 nations back 'super intelligence' push

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:35 PM

Washington, Oct 4 (IANS) The United States and 16 other countries have endorsed a new international initiative aimed at harnessing "Super Intelligence" to accelerate scientific discovery, expand researchers' access to advanced computing and experiment with new ways of funding science.

Pharma plant in Ukraine, owned by Indian group, hit in Russian drone attacks

IANS | October 4, 2026 7:12 PM

Kyiv, Oct 4 (IANS) One person was killed and several others were injured after a pharma plant belonging to India's Kusum group suffered damages in Russian drone attacks in Ukraine's Sumy, said media reports.

India’s growth prospects, infrastructure make it attractive investment destination: Global experts

IANS | October 4, 2026 6:52 PM

New Delhi, Oct 4 (IANS) India’s strong growth prospects, expanding infrastructure and growing international credibility are increasingly positioning the country as an attractive destination for global investors, experts said on Sunday on the sidelines of the Kautilya Economic Conclave 2026.

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Over 30 serving or former Pakistani military personnel linked in terror cases since 2003: Report

Pakistan inks drone deal with US firm, raises regional security concerns

Pakistan disappearing, jailing women who refuse to be silenced: Report

Indian envoy, Saudi Minister review preparations for Haj 2027

Pakistan needs to modernise agriculture sector to counter food insecurity: Report

India's growing global footprint characterised by growing trade, development, and HADR partnerships: EAM Jaishankar

Trump: Data centres will go to China if US says no

US, 16 nations back 'super intelligence' push

Pharma plant in Ukraine, owned by Indian group, hit in Russian drone attacks

India’s growth prospects, infrastructure make it attractive investment destination: Global experts

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