New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) With the West Asia conflict leading to energy shocks and disruption in supply chains due to the choking of Strait of Hormuz, the importance of alternative trade routes for countries like India has come to the fore, according to a new report.
New York, June 23 (IANS) At least 13 international human rights organisations called on the Government of Bangladesh to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could reduce the commission to a largely “symbolic body” lacking the authority and independence needed to ensure accountability.
Quetta, June 23 (IANS) The protest launched by the Balochistan Grand Alliance continued for the fifth consecutive day on Monday as the government offices and institutions remained shut in Pakistan's Balochistan province, local media reported on Tuesday.
Kabul, June 23 (IANS) Labourers in Afghanistan are finding work for less than two days a week on average, showcasing the country's continuous economic problems despite stable food markets and a relatively strong currency, a new World Food Programme (WFP) report has revealed, according to local media.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India and Latin America have a unique opportunity to transform a long-overlooked relationship into a meaningful strategic partnership as global supply chains continue to be reshaped by geopolitical uncertainty, economic fragmentation, and growing concerns over strategic dependencies, according to a roundtable discussion convened by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF).
Quetta, June 23 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations and activists strongly condemned the life imprisonment handed down to four Baloch activists, including Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leader Mahrang Baloch, calling the verdict a “blatant miscarriage of justice” and “act of judicial terrorism” by Pakistan.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that India welcomed the memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the US and viewed the development with cautious optimism and hoped it would contribute positively to regional and global stability.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that BRICS is far more than a grouping of nations, describing it as a collective home to nearly half of the world's population with a "special role" in addressing global challenges at a time when the international order is facing growing instability, geopolitical tensions, and evolving security threats.
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, on Tuesday called on Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and exchanged views on the changing regional and global strategic environment.
Dalian (China), June 23 (IANS) India remains one of the world's most important and fastest-growing economies and is expected to continue its strong growth trajectory in the years ahead, experts said on Tuesday at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting of the New Champions -- called Summer Davos -- being held here.
