Pakistan’s debt spiral deepens: Another bailout on the horizon

IANS | October 15, 2025 4:22 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) While multiple internal strife, a Taliban offensive at the Afghan border, and maintaining harmony with the powerful Pakistan Army are adding to Islamabad’s woes, the miserable economic condition has made it slide into deep debt.

27 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh's Sukma

IANS | October 15, 2025 12:48 PM

Raipur, Oct 15 (IANS) As many as 27 active Maoists surrendered before security forces in Chhattisgarh's Sukma district on Wednesday, marking a major step forward in the state's efforts to curb left-wing extremism.

UNTCC 2025: Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi holds key defence talks with global military leaders

IANS | October 15, 2025 10:09 AM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is engaging in a series of high-level meetings with senior military officials from several nations on the sidelines of the United Nations Chiefs of the Counter-Terrorism Conference (UNTCC) 2025, discussing ways to enhance defence cooperation and strengthen global security efforts.