Soaring housing costs pose threat to global financial stability: WEF

IANS | July 12, 2026 9:06 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) Housing costs across 21 countries frequently exceed affordable limits, which is leading to continuous wealth erosion and threatening financial stability, and this crisis is expected to pressure household budgets and retirement savings, particularly for younger generations facing demographic shifts, according to a report released by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Agreements signed during PM Modi's visit showcase India, Australia as long-term strategic partners: Report

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:46 PM

New Delhi, July 12 (IANS) India and Australia signed several agreements spanning several areas like defence, economic security, energy, education, science, technology, and culture, during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Melbourne, showcasing that both nations do not view one another as important bilateral partners but as long-term strategic partners whose cooperation covers almost every major area of national policy, as per a report.

Ram Mandir CEO will add another layer in the system post-donation row: Nripendra Misra (IANS Interview)

IANS | July 12, 2026 8:08 PM

Ayodhya, July 12 (IANS) In the backdrop of the recent donation row, Ram Mandir Construction Committee Chairman Nripendra Misra on Sunday hoped the new arrangement at the Ram Mandir, including the appointment of a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) answerable to the temple trust, will continue to focus on welfare of devotees who have shown no signs of 'distrust' in the system.

HM Shah to inaugurate 11th INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group meet tomorrow

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:49 PM

Gandhinagar, July 12 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate the 11th edition of the INTERPOL Digital Forensics Expert Group (DFEG) Meeting at the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar on Monday, bringing together representatives from 47 countries and senior law enforcement officials to discuss advances in digital forensic investigation.

AI171 victims' families seek Boeing 787 pilot on probe panel, final crash report timeline

IANS | July 12, 2026 5:48 PM

Ahmedabad, July 12 (IANS) Nearly 30 families who lost relatives in the Air India Flight AI-171 crash have written to the Union Civil Aviation Minister K. Rammohan Naidu on Sunday seeking the inclusion of an experienced Boeing 787 pilot in the official accident investigation, a clear timeline for the release of the final report and regular updates from investigators.