'Pakistan’s economic decay is its biggest national security threat'

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:43 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Pakistan's slow growth is more than an economic challenge - it is the country's foremost national security threat, and no amount of military strength, diplomacy, or managed stability can rescue a nation that is sliding deeper into poverty while its population keeps growing, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

Bangladesh's sovereign sukuk fails to build Islamic capital market: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:59 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Bangladesh’s sovereign sukuk programme has raised Tk 53,000 crore raised so far but failed to build a genuine Islamic capital market, a new report has said, after the central bank this week auctioned the country’s first short‑term sukuk- an Islamic financial instrument.

Health Minister chairs key meetings on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, dengue preparedness

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Health Minister JP Nadda on Wednesday chaired a review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and 100-day campaign with the government of NCT of Delhi, emphasising that while significant efforts have been made under the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the remaining gap between efforts and outcomes can only be bridged through Jan Bhagidari.

GAGAN to strengthen India's satellite navigation ecosystem: Govt

IANS | July 1, 2026 4:25 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) India’s satellite-based system GAGAN (GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation) has steadily evolved into a globally recognised navigational satellite and will strengthen the country's satellite navigation ecosystem, the government said on Wednesday.