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India, France agree to double bilateral trade in 5 years, bolster tech and innovation ties

IANS | June 14, 2026 9:14 PM

Nice/New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday agreed to set up a high-level mechanism to double trade between the two countries within five years, and also shared concrete ideas to strengthen and diversify bilateral ties in the fields of economic growth, technology and talent mobility, according to a joint statement issued after the summit between the two leaders at Nice in France.

Floods, rising temperature, drought in Pakistan expose institutional failures: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:51 PM

Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) The floods that occurred in recent years, rising temperatures, deteriorating drought conditions and increasing water stress in Pakistan have repeatedly showcased the institutional failures that leave vulnerable communities trapped in cycles of destruction and recovery, a report has said.

Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as substitute for foreign assistance: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:45 PM

Islamabad, June 14 (IANS) The use of narcotics as a tool has become a structural component of Pakistan's sub-conventional warfare doctrine against its regional adversaries. The subcontinent will continue to face a slow-burning crisis until Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as a permissible substitute for the foreign assistance it no longer commands, a report has said.

Bharat Innovates 2026 is a key milestone in India-France ties: Dharmendra Pradhan

IANS | June 14, 2026 8:14 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The inauguration of Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron marks a "defining milestone in the India-France partnership", Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Sunday.

India-France opening new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions: Macron

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:55 PM

Nice, June 14 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday that India and France are opening a new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions at the Bharat Innvotes 2026 in Nice.

Strong India-US relations essential for Quad’s long-term relevance in Indo-Pacific: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:35 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) The Quad has once again demonstrated its resilience despite recurring speculation about its future, with a recent report arguing that “the Quad is likely to remain central to regional strategy, with India as a key partner” amid evolving geopolitical dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.

Bangladesh-Turkey defence ties face scrutiny over Ankara's links with Islamist extremists: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:26 PM

Dhaka/Ankara, June 14 (IANS) Bangladesh's defence cooperation with Turkey carries a significant risk due to Ankara's persistent and aggressive backing of extremist Islamist groups, which is unlikely to yield meaningful gains for ordinary people in the South Asian nation and could further strain the millions who slipped into poverty last year.

Organised crime crackdown in Egypt benefitting China: Report

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:22 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) According to Dr. Nadia Helmy's report published in Modern Diplomacy, Chinese intelligence and security agencies view the crackdown on influence thuggery and the arrest of Sabry Nakhnoukh by Egyptian security forces in June 2026 as a significant step in ensuring the stability of Chinese investments.

Chinese AI firm exposes Pakistani defence installations and assets

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:19 PM

New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) A Chinese AI firm released intelligence tracking information of Pakistani military installations and naval assets to the global public domain, a report said on Sunday, calling it "an extraordinary and highly calculated breach of operational security".

All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast (Ld)

IANS | June 14, 2026 7:09 PM

Muscat, June 14 (IANS) All 14 Indian crew members aboard an Indian flagged mechanised sailing vessel 'Virat 1' that suffered an engine failure off the coast of Oman have been rescued, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Sunday.

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India, France agree to double bilateral trade in 5 years, bolster tech and innovation ties

Floods, rising temperature, drought in Pakistan expose institutional failures: Report

Pakistani deep state continues to treat narcotics revenue as substitute for foreign assistance: Report

Bharat Innovates 2026 is a key milestone in India-France ties: Dharmendra Pradhan

India-France opening new chapter for talent, investment and concrete solutions: Macron

Strong India-US relations essential for Quad’s long-term relevance in Indo-Pacific: Report

Bangladesh-Turkey defence ties face scrutiny over Ankara's links with Islamist extremists: Report

Organised crime crackdown in Egypt benefitting China: Report

Chinese AI firm exposes Pakistani defence installations and assets

All 14 Indian crew members rescued after vessel suffers engine failure off Oman coast (Ld)

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