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China's nuclear policy reflects inefficient technocrats and deliberate political choices: Report

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:26 PM

Beijing, Sep 25 (IANS) The nuclear policy of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) demonstrates inefficient technocrats and deliberate political choices. Engineers in China work under pressure to meet expansion targets, regulators raise thresholds instead of shutting down plants, and officials hide information by paying money, a report has detailed.

Pakistan's military grip runs deep from politics to civilian institutions: Report

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:22 PM

Islamabad, Sep 25 (IANS) The Pakistani military's influence extends well beyond the security establishment, with parallel institutions and its personnel embedded in the civil bureaucracy and federal cabinet. Its reach also runs deep into the country’s economic and social spheres, while major foreign-policy decisions require its approval, a report has stated.

Energy sector exemplifies 'scale and breadth' of growing US-India partnership: Official

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:09 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) "The scale and breadth" of US relations with India are growing, with the energy sector exemplifying it as New Delhi tries to diversify its sources, according to Bethany Morrison who looks after the region in the US State Department.

Trump wants more attention paid to South Asia: US official

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:53 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump wants more attention paid to South Asia, "a critical" part of the world, according to a US State Department official charged with the region's diplomacy.

EAM Jaishankar shuts down Pakistani journalist at UN Headquarters: 'A terrorist country is asking me that?'

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:37 PM

United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) 'A terrorist country is asking me that? Come on!"

India, EU discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in tourism, hospitality and transport

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:07 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) India and the European Union (EU) on Friday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in the tourism, hospitality and transport sectors.

West Asia crisis: The Makkah defence pact's strategic significance and emerging challenges

IANS | September 25, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, Sep 25 (IANS) The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan in Mecca is being discussed for its strategic significance and emerging challenges since being signed on August 7 this year amid the crisis in West Asia.

Global South's voice will continue to matter amidst geopolitical fragmentation, conflicts: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | September 25, 2026 7:46 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar said on Friday that the voice of the Global South will continue to matter amidst geopolitical fragmentation, conflicts, climate change, economic uncertainty and technological disruption.

India bats for stable maritime zones, continuity of statehood for island and coastal States

IANS | September 25, 2026 7:42 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, on Friday welcomed the adoption of the United Nations Declaration on Sea Level Rise and highlighted India’s efforts on coastal resilience, mangrove conservation and disaster-resilient infrastructure.

In New York, EAM Jaishankar spotlights India's concerns over attacks on seafarers

IANS | September 25, 2026 7:34 PM

United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) India and Liberia have brought together a group of countries to address attacks on commercial ships and protect their crews, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said at a meeting on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday.

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China's nuclear policy reflects inefficient technocrats and deliberate political choices: Report

Pakistan's military grip runs deep from politics to civilian institutions: Report

Energy sector exemplifies 'scale and breadth' of growing US-India partnership: Official

Trump wants more attention paid to South Asia: US official

EAM Jaishankar shuts down Pakistani journalist at UN Headquarters: 'A terrorist country is asking me that?'

India, EU discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in tourism, hospitality and transport

West Asia crisis: The Makkah defence pact's strategic significance and emerging challenges

Global South's voice will continue to matter amidst geopolitical fragmentation, conflicts: EAM Jaishankar

India bats for stable maritime zones, continuity of statehood for island and coastal States

In New York, EAM Jaishankar spotlights India's concerns over attacks on seafarers

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