International community must challenge Pakistan's political instrumentalisation of religion: Report

IANS | August 15, 2026 3:20 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan's history of state-backed terrorism and religious radicalisation has contributed significantly to reinforcing the perception of terrorism and violent extremism being associated with Islam in the minds of many people around the world. Holding the Islamic flag in one hand and a weapon in the other presents a stark contradiction, one that has repeatedly surfaced in Pakistan’s political and security discourse, a report has stated.

EAM Jaishankar hoists Tricolour at residence, thanks counterparts for I-Day greetings

IANS | August 15, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday hoisted the national flag at his residence on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day and also thanked his counterparts from Australia, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Nepal for extending warm greetings to the country on the national occasion.

Trump bets on drug prices to win midterms

IANS | August 15, 2026 10:06 AM

Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has placed falling prescription medicine prices at the centre of the Republican campaign for the midterm elections, claiming that his most-favoured-nation policy is delivering the largest reductions in American history.