'Pakistan struggling amid worsening foreign exchange crisis'

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:15 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Pakistan is grappling with a mounting foreign exchange crisis driven by pressure to repay roughly $4.8 billion of external debt, weak investor confidence, and falling foreign direct investment (FDI), according to an international media report.

Bangladesh minorities face fear, displacement and land grab pressures: Report

IANS | May 24, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Minority communities in Bangladesh are facing growing insecurity amid incidents of violence, land encroachment and sustained social intimidation linked to Islamist networks, according to a report, which warned that vulnerable religious groups continue to live under fear in several parts of the country.

Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction: Congress questions move, BJP hits back

IANS | May 24, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The Union government's plan to reclaim the 27.3-acre land of the Delhi Gymkhana Club sparked a political duel on Sunday, with the Congress questioning the need for acquiring the big swathe of land for "PM residence" and the BJP criticising it for doubting the public security purposes behind the move.

FairPoint: When a cockroach seeks space in Indian politics

Deepika Bhan | May 24, 2026 4:16 PM

New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Few creatures invite as much dislike as cockroaches do, which is why it is weird that the same insect has suddenly become the centre of fascination for a section of people who otherwise would never hesitate to eliminate it. The cockroach has managed to create such a buzz that it is now trending across social media, gathering followers in massive numbers.