PoK: 12 killed, several injured as JAAC members and police clash in Rawalakot

IANS | June 9, 2026 5:07 PM

Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) As many as 12 people, including eight protesters and four security personnel, were killed as clashes erupted between the members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and the law enforcement personnel in Rawalakot city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), local media reported on Tuesday.

UPI-NPI linkage goes live for real-time cross border payments in Nepal

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:40 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL) -- the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) -- on Tuesday announced the launch of a cross-border payment linkage between India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Nepal’s National Payments Interface (NPI), enabling real-time, low-cost and secure money transfers between the two countries.

India, Venezuela poised for stronger economic ties: Report

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The visit of Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodriguez to India from June 3-6 has opened up an opportunities for bilateral cooperation in energy, critical minerals as well as the automotive and pharma sectors between the two countries, according to a new report.

Sudhan Gurung to be reappointed as Nepal’s Home Minister after inquiry report

IANS | June 9, 2026 3:12 PM

Kathmandu, June 9 (IANS) Sudhan Gurung, who stepped down as Nepal's Home Minister on April 22 following controversy over his financial dealings, is set to return to the post. He is likely to take the oath of office later on Tuesday after Prime Minister Balendra Shah recommended President Ram Chandra Poudel to appoint Gurung as Home Minister.