Report flags Pakistan's sponsorship of Khalistanis in North America through fundraising networks

IANS | October 24, 2026 9:02 PM

Toronto, Oct 24 (IANS) Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) appears in multiple independent assessments as an external sponsor of the Khalistan campaign operating from North America, helping establish and sustain drug-cartel networks involving Punjabi-Canadian operators because traditional diaspora donations have proved insufficient to maintain desired levels of activity, a report has highlighted.

India and Italy hold inaugural maritime security dialogue in Rome

IANS | October 24, 2026 8:31 PM

Rome, Oct 24 (IANS) India and Italy held their inaugural maritime security dialogue in Rome, discussing avenues for cooperation in maritime situational awareness, countering illicit maritime activities and safeguarding critical maritime infrastructure, the Indian Embassy in Italy said on Saturday.

Only India providing substantial assistance to Maldives: Former FM Abdulla Shahid

IANS | October 24, 2026 8:11 PM

Male, Oct 24 (IANS) Abdulla Shahid, former Maldivian Foreign Minister and also a former President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), has lauded India for extending substantial assistance to the archipelagic country while highlighting the negligible support received from the rest of the international community in time of need.