The Cost of Power: How Pakistan’s military economy is undermining its future (IANS Analysis)

IANS | May 25, 2025 10:23 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Pakistan’s enduring economic difficulties are well recognised globally. In recent years, the nation has experienced alarming inflation, an ongoing crisis in foreign exchange reserves, and an overwhelming debt burden. These issues have led to widespread unemployment, increased poverty, and daily hardships for a population already caught in the crossfire of recurring terrorist violence and military operations ostensibly aimed at countering it.

'Op Sindoor' posters and hoardings to welcome PM Modi in Gujarat tomorrow

IANS | May 25, 2025 9:13 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to reach Gujarat, his home state, for a two-day visit beginning Monday, where he will launch many big-ticket projects amounting to thousands of crores. This marks his first visit to his home state, after Operation Sindoor -- Indian Armed Forces' targeted strikes that turned terror bases into ashes, across the border.

Op Sindoor: CDS visits Northern & Western Commands HQs for review meetings with planners and executors

IANS | May 25, 2025 9:04 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan on Sunday visited the Army’s Northern Command at Udhampur, and Western Command at Chandimandir Military Station, for discussions with their commanders, Lt General Pratik Sharma and Lt General Manoj Kumar Katiyar, respectively and senior staff officers actively involved in the planning and execution of Operation Sindoor.

India takes giant leap in solar energy

IANS | May 25, 2025 8:27 PM

New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) India's solar energy capacity has taken a massive leap in the last 11 years from a mere 2.82 GW in 2014 to an impressive 105.65 GW as of March 31 this year, according to official figures.

Indian MPs offer prayers at Bahrain’s 200-year-old temple, gurdwara

IANS | May 25, 2025 8:17 PM

Manama, May 25 (IANS) Apart from conveying India’s unified and unwavering stand against terrorism in Bahrain, members of an all-party delegation visited different places of worship and shrines showcasing the country’s ethos rooted in pluralism, an official said on Sunday.