‘Confused Janata Party’: Indian diaspora in London slams CJP protesters

IANS | October 17, 2026 9:59 PM

London, Oct 17 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora who rallied in London in support of Prime Minister Narendra Modi have slammed the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protesters, calling the outfit a “Confused Janata Party” and questioning the presence of people from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Palestine at the demonstration.

India-UK maritime exercise Konkan-26 concludes off Plymouth

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:28 PM

London, Oct 17 (IANS) The India-UK bilateral maritime exercise Konkan-26 has concluded off Plymouth in the UK, enabling the Indian Navy and the Royal Navy to engage across a wide range of professional and operational domains, the Indian Navy said on Saturday.

Indian Navy ships conclude Seychelles port call

IANS | October 17, 2026 8:27 PM

Victoria, Oct 17 (IANS) Ships of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) concluded their port call at Seychelles’ Port Victoria, during which they conducted a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with Seychelles Coast Guard ship Andromache, the Ministry of Defence stated on Saturday.

Pakistan: New restrictions on TV coverage of attacks and other ‘unpleasant’ incidents condemned

IANS | October 17, 2026 6:55 PM

New York, Oct 17 (IANS) New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent nonprofit organisation that promotes press freedom worldwide, has urged the authorities in Pakistan to withdraw sweeping restrictions imposed on television network broadcasts asserting that journalists and media workers must be able to report breaking news and current affairs independently, free from fear of legal retaliation, and in the public interest.

Ghana eyes partner status as BRICS expands global influence under India's chairmanship

IANS | October 17, 2026 6:13 PM

Sofia, Oct 17 (IANS) Ghana’s proposed entry into BRICS-plus is expected to expand its economic prospects and deepen cooperation with countries across the Global South as the grouping seeks to expand its global influence under India’s chairmanship. Indonesia was the last country to join the bloc as a full member in January 2025, a report has highlighted.