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China’s debt crisis is fallout of financial suppression of households

IANS | August 28, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) China’s debt has surged over the past ten to fifteen years at perhaps the fastest pace in history, leaving China with one of the highest debt-to-GDP ratios in the world—second only to Japan among the major economies. Such sharp increases in debt make further growth unsustainable, according to an article published by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Pakistan: Two people killed, 42 others injured after bus overturns in Balochistan

IANS | August 28, 2026 1:26 PM

Quetta, Aug 28 (IANS) As many as two people were killed and 42 others injured after a bus carrying a wedding party overturned on the Kohlu-Dera Ghazi Khan highway in Pakistan's Balochistan province, local media reported on Friday.

India’s institutions have been captured: Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 28, 2026 1:19 PM

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) India’s democratic institutions have been “captured” and the judiciary and Election Commission can no longer be considered fully independent, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has alleged.

Nepal authorities issue fresh flood alert as debris-laden water flow rises in Bhote Koshi

IANS | August 28, 2026 1:11 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 28 (IANS) Nepali authorities on Friday issued a fresh warning about the risk of another flood, stating that they had received a report of a lake outburst in the Tibetan region of China that could trigger fresh flooding in Nepal.

Hindu diaspora protests across US, UK over killings, persecution of minorities in Bangladesh

IANS | August 28, 2026 12:41 PM

Washington/London, Aug 28 (IANS) Several members of the Hindu diaspora community staged demonstrations in the United States and the United Kingdom protesting the killing and persecution of Hindus across Bangladesh.

Don’t hijack Gen Z protests: Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 28, 2026 12:11 PM

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) Political parties must not hijack or politicise the growing youth-led campaign over failing schools, disputed examinations and unemployment, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said, arguing that young Indians should be allowed to speak for themselves.

Pakistan: Three coal miners die after inhaling methane gas in Balochistan

IANS | August 28, 2026 12:07 PM

Quetta, Aug 28 (IANS) As many as three coal miners, including two Afghan nationals, died after they inhaled poisonous methane gas while working in a coal mine in Duki district of Pakistan's Balochistan province, according to officials, local media reported on Friday.

'India in bad position on AI': Sam Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 28, 2026 11:50 AM

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) India has made little progress in Artificial Intelligence (AI) despite the prominent role of Indian technologists in shaping the emerging industry, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said, calling for the technology to be used to address the country’s courts, schools, healthcare and agriculture.

Bangladesh: Opposition leaders slam govt over energy crisis, economic hardship, worsening law and order

IANS | August 28, 2026 11:22 AM

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) Bangladesh’s opposition leaders have rejected the BNP government’s claims of success during its first 180 days in office, citing continuing energy crisis, frequent load shedding, industrial plant closures, rising unemployment concerns and the deteriorating law and order situation in the country, local media reported.

National Herald case damaged my US reputation: Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

Lalit K Jha | August 28, 2026 11:19 AM

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) The prolonged National Herald case has damaged his reputation in the United States and can trigger questions from American banks about money laundering allegations that remain unproved, senior Congress leader Sam Pitroda has said.

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China’s debt crisis is fallout of financial suppression of households

Pakistan: Two people killed, 42 others injured after bus overturns in Balochistan

India’s institutions have been captured: Pitroda (IANS Exclusive)

Nepal authorities issue fresh flood alert as debris-laden water flow rises in Bhote Koshi

Hindu diaspora protests across US, UK over killings, persecution of minorities in Bangladesh

Don’t hijack Gen Z protests: Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

Pakistan: Three coal miners die after inhaling methane gas in Balochistan

'India in bad position on AI': Sam Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

Bangladesh: Opposition leaders slam govt over energy crisis, economic hardship, worsening law and order

National Herald case damaged my US reputation: Pitroda (IANS exclusive)

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