People in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir continue to suffer from political subjugation, infrastructural decay

IANS | February 4, 2026 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) The Line of Control (LoC) that separates Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) is no longer a military frontier but has evolved into a developmental fault line. While Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have seen structural transformations and economic revitalisation, PoJK and Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) remain caught in political subjugation and infrastructural decay, a report has stated.

India-Australia economic ties at all-time high: Australian diplomat

IANS | February 4, 2026 7:04 PM

New Delhi, Feb 4 (IANS) Economic relations between India and Australia are at their strongest ever, with bilateral trade growing rapidly and more opportunities ahead, Zoe Woodley, First Secretary for Economic, Energy and Climate Change at the Australian High Commission said on Wednesday.

‘Vocal for Local’ shines at Magh Mela, boosting rural artisans

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:56 PM

Prayagraj, Feb 4 (IANS) Handicraft products made by local artisans are emerging as a major attraction for visitors at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, as the Centre’s ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative gives a strong push to indigenous crafts and traditional livelihoods.

No PM Modi's address in Lok Sabha today, House adjourned till tomorrow

IANS | February 4, 2026 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address in Parliament, slated for 5 p.m. on Wednesday, is understood to have been postponed, as the Lok Sabha was adjourned till Thursday morning, over continued uproar and vociferous sloganeering from the Opposition members.