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Massive PoK protests reveal governance failures, rising public discontent

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:18 PM

Islamabad, June 13 (IANS) Islamabad has long projected itself as the custodian of Kashmiri interests, yet developments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) sit uneasily with that narrative. A region promoted internationally as part of a national mission should not repeatedly witness coercive measures aimed at securing public obedience, a report has stated.

Strong Indian community turnout at Riyadh blood donation camp

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:17 PM

Riyadh, June 13 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Saturday organised a blood donation camp in association with the Central Blood Bank, Riyadh.

Trump, PM Modi bilateral meeting in France on June 17; to review trade deal: White House (Ld)

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:03 PM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France next week, during which both leaders are expected to review progress in negotiations on a proposed India-US trade agreement, a senior administration official confirmed on Saturday.

PM Modi’s Slovakia trip will strengthen political relations, economic security: Indian Ambassador

IANS | June 13, 2026 8:51 PM

Bratislava, June 13 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Slovakia on Saturday stated that PM Modi’s trip to Slovakia will not only strengthen political relations, but also economic security and people-to-people contacts.

India-G7 ties driven by engagement, not endorsement: Report

IANS | June 13, 2026 8:35 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India-G7 relationship has remained resilient because it is founded on engagement rather than endorsement. India's value to the G7 does not stem from consistently aligning with Western policies, instead it lies in its ability to engage across competing blocs and forums, a report has stated.

Trump, PM Modi set to hold bilateral discussions on June 17: White House

IANS | June 13, 2026 8:22 PM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other world leaders during next week's G7 Summit in France, with discussions expected to focus on economic growth, supply chains, Artificial Intelligence (AI), investment partnerships and a range of global security challenges, the White House said Saturday.

Pakistan's use of anti-terror measures against protestors in PoK fuels human rights concerns

IANS | June 13, 2026 7:47 PM

Brussels, June 13 (IANS) The clash between the authorities and the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) has raised wider concerns about political representation, democratic accountability, and the use of anti-terror laws against grassroots movements.

Pakistan's human organ trafficking networks targeting vulnerable Bangladeshis: Report

IANS | June 13, 2026 7:23 PM

Dhaka, June 13 (IANS) Several intelligence sources and security analysts have raised concerns over the activities of Pakistan-linked networks operating within and beyond Bangladesh as the diplomatic engagement between Islamabad and Dhaka continues to intensify.

Cultural links, human connections underpin India-Nigeria ties: Report

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:44 PM

Abuja/New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The India-Nigeria relationship is not a story of one country projecting power over another but one rooted in mutual recognition and shared aspirations.

Khalistan movement fragmented ecosystem cannibalising itself: Report

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:33 PM

Ottawa, June 13 (IANS) The broader Khalistan landscape — ranging from terror outfits such as Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) to various Akali factions and the network linked to imprisoned leader Amritpal Singh — does not reflect a unified political movement.

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Massive PoK protests reveal governance failures, rising public discontent

Strong Indian community turnout at Riyadh blood donation camp

Trump, PM Modi bilateral meeting in France on June 17; to review trade deal: White House (Ld)

PM Modi’s Slovakia trip will strengthen political relations, economic security: Indian Ambassador

India-G7 ties driven by engagement, not endorsement: Report

Trump, PM Modi set to hold bilateral discussions on June 17: White House

Pakistan's use of anti-terror measures against protestors in PoK fuels human rights concerns

Pakistan's human organ trafficking networks targeting vulnerable Bangladeshis: Report

Cultural links, human connections underpin India-Nigeria ties: Report

Khalistan movement fragmented ecosystem cannibalising itself: Report

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