Pakistan: Residents face problems in Punjab due to power and gas outages

IANS | April 15, 2026 2:01 PM

Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) People have been facing problems as the power outages have increased up to eight hours in urban and 12-16 hours in rural areas in the service areas of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and other districts of Pakistan's Punjab province, local media reported on Wednesday.

India and Germany agree to deepen cooperation in critical and emerging technologies, defence

IANS | April 15, 2026 1:34 PM

Berlin, April 15 (IANS) India and Germany held Foreign Office Consultations in Berlin and agreed to further deepen and diversify cooperation in areas of contemporary relevance, including critical and emerging technologies, defence, industrial collaboration, digital governance, renewable energy, green hydrogen, innovation, and development cooperation in third countries, the MEA said on Wednesday.

Global leaders urged to boost trust with transparent public spending

IANS | April 15, 2026 9:04 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) Governments across the world must prioritise efficient, targeted and transparent spending to sustain public trust and economic stability, policymakers and experts said, highlighting lessons from recent fiscal crises and reform efforts across countries.

Europe eyes NATO fallback plan amid US doubts

IANS | April 15, 2026 7:21 AM

Washington, April 15 (IANS) Amidst growing concerns over Donald Trump’s stance on the alliance and tensions linked to the Iran war, Europe is drawing up a contingency plan to defend the continent using NATO’s existing military structures if the United States reduces its role, a media report said.