India's recreated 5th-century ‘stitched’ vessel in historic voyage revives ancient maritime ties with Oman

IANS | January 14, 2026 11:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Kaundinya has successfully completed its maiden voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman, marking a milestone in India’s maritime diplomacy and cultural heritage revival. The stitched sail vessel, envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and inspired by a fifth-century ship depicted in the Ajanta cave paintings, arrived in Muscat after a 17-day journey across the Arabian Sea.

Bangladesh elections: ISI-Jamaat disinformation push to provoke India fails to gain ground

Vicky Nanjappa | January 14, 2026 11:54 AM

New Delhi, Jan 14 (IANS) The situation in Bangladesh continues to remain volatile, and the people are desperate for the election process to be completed in February. These are also crucial times for India, which shares a border with Bangladesh. However, in the run-up to the elections, there are anti-India forces in Bangladesh who are running disinformation campaigns in a bid to provoke India.

Rubio, EAM Jaishankar talk nuclear law, trade, Indo-Pacific

IANS | January 14, 2026 12:03 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday spoke over the phone with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, reviewing key areas of cooperation, including civil nuclear energy, trade talks, and regional security in the Indo-Pacific.

Pakistan’s nuclear role weakens global non-proliferation, undermines stability: Report

IANS | January 13, 2026 10:36 PM

London, Jan 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s fragile governance structure, combined with its non-signatory status to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), raises serious doubts about its reliability as a nuclear steward, increasing the risk of leakage and undermining international non-proliferation safeguards, particularly in relation to countries such as Iran, a report said on Tuesday.