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Rights body condemns persecution of Ahmadis in Pakistan, calls for global action

IANS | July 1, 2026 10:17 AM

London, July 1 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the treatment of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community in Pakistan, citing campaigns demanding the closure of Ahmadi mosques, criminal prosecutions under the country's discriminatory blasphemy and anti-Ahmadi laws, economic boycotts, grave desecrations and targeted killings.

US lawmakers urge action on China law

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:21 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) A bipartisan group of 14 members of the US House of Representatives has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to publicly condemn China's new Ethnic Unity Law, calling it a tool of "forced assimilation, ideological control, and transnational repression" targeting Tibetans, Uyghurs, Southern Mongolians and other ethnic minority communities.

Trump's financial disclosure shows crypto windfall

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:07 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's latest annual financial disclosure shows that cryptocurrency has become one of the biggest sources of income for his business empire, with hundreds of millions of dollars generated from token sales, equity transactions and digital asset holdings linked to World Liberty Financial and other crypto ventures.

US VP Vance reports millions from memoir

IANS | July 1, 2026 8:01 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) US Vice President JD Vance's latest annual financial disclosure shows his bestselling memoir Hillbilly Elegy remained his biggest private source of income, generating between $1 million and $5 million in royalties during the reporting period, alongside continuing earnings from foreign publishing rights, venture capital investments and a diversified investment portfolio.

US Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling wins praise from Indian Americans

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:27 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) Many Indian Americans have welcomed the US Supreme Court's decision reaffirming birthright citizenship, calling it a victory for the Constitution, immigrant families and the American Dream, as Indian American lawmakers said the ruling protected a fundamental right that cannot be overturned by executive order.

Indian-American community engages US lawmakers on anti-Hindu hate, civic Participation

IANS | July 1, 2026 7:07 AM

Washington, July 1 (IANS) Indian American community leaders and students held dozens of meetings with US lawmakers during the fifth annual Hindu Day of Advocacy, raising concerns over anti-Hindu hate while calling for greater civic participation, stronger representation and deeper engagement in the democratic process.

Japanese PM Takaichi to visit New Delhi today for India-Japan Annual Summit

IANS | July 1, 2026 6:53 AM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will arrive in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit from July 1 to 3 to participate in the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.

Iranian President appreciates PM Modi's personal role in supporting peace, stability, and regional cooperation (Ld)

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:44 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's personal role in supporting peace, stability, and regional cooperation during their telephonic conversation.

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet concludes port call in Thailand

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:41 PM

Bangkok, June 30 (IANS) Indian Naval Ships INS Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet, under the Command of Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, departed Sattahip, Thailand, the Ministry of Defence said on Tuesday.

Tanzania’s President commends India’s role in Zanzibar’s development

IANS | June 30, 2026 11:39 PM

Dodoma, June 30 (IANS) Tanzania's President Hussein Ali Mwinyi on Tuesday commended India's vital role in Zanzibar's development during his meeting with the High Commissioner of India to Tanzania, Bishwadip Dey.

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Rights body condemns persecution of Ahmadis in Pakistan, calls for global action

US lawmakers urge action on China law

Trump's financial disclosure shows crypto windfall

US VP Vance reports millions from memoir

US Supreme Court birthright citizenship ruling wins praise from Indian Americans

Indian-American community engages US lawmakers on anti-Hindu hate, civic Participation

Japanese PM Takaichi to visit New Delhi today for India-Japan Annual Summit

Iranian President appreciates PM Modi's personal role in supporting peace, stability, and regional cooperation (Ld)

Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet concludes port call in Thailand

Tanzania’s President commends India’s role in Zanzibar’s development

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