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Judicial independence in Pakistan no longer secure: Report

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:46 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) The 26th and 27th Amendments have taken away judicial independence in Pakistan which had been guaranteed by the Constitution. Judicial independence in Pakistan is not secure and now lies in the hands of parliament and executive. Expressing concerns, the local media warned that action can be taken against judges at any stage if they do not act according to the orders issued by the executive.

Strategic Chabahar port symbol of India-Iran cooperation: Aragchi

IANS | May 15, 2026 7:33 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Calling Chabahar Port a symbol of cooperation between Iran and India, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi on Friday expressed confidence that the India-developed port will serve as "golden gate" for access to Central Asia, the Caucasus and Europe.

Substantive outcomes will add further vigour to India-UAE friendship: PM Modi

IANS | May 15, 2026 6:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the agreements signed between India and the United Arab Emirates would add “further vigour” to bilateral ties, after the two countries inked seven major agreements spanning energy, defence, technology, infrastructure and investments during his brief stopover in the Gulf nation.

US pharma sector critically dependent on Chinese supply chains, warns report

IANS | May 15, 2026 6:45 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) The US pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector has become critically dependent on Chinese inputs, which makes it vulnerable to supply chain risks from a foreign country, a report has said.

Indian diaspora in Netherlands 'excited' over PM Modi's visit, hails partnerships in new sectors

IANS | May 15, 2026 6:33 PM

Amsterdam, May 15 (IANS) The Indian community in the Netherlands expressed its excitement about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country on Friday while hailing the country's enormous rise in the last decade.

Strait of Hormuz open to all except hostile countries: Iranian FM Araghchi

IANS | May 15, 2026 6:07 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Friday said that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all vessels, except for those belonging to countries engaged in a conflict with Iran.

We attach great importance to our relations with India: Iranian FM Araghchi

IANS | May 15, 2026 5:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Friday that Tehran attaches great importance to its relations with India and both countries share same concerns and interests in the Persian Gulf.

Stolen childhoods: Leading Pak minority rights group alarmed over persistence of child marriage

IANS | May 15, 2026 5:16 PM

Islamabad, May 15 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation in Pakistan has raised grave concerns over the persistence of child marriage across the country's Punjab province, warning that discriminatory laws and entrenched social norms continue to deny countless girls their childhood, education, and basic rights.

India issues chair statement after BRICS meeting amid differences over West Asia conflict

IANS | May 15, 2026 4:45 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Insisting that there were differing views among members with regard to the situation in West Asia and the Middle East, India on Friday issued a chair's statement instead of a joint statement at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in New Delhi.

PM Modi, UAE Prez oversee signing of new pacts to boost bilateral energy, economic ties

IANS | May 15, 2026 4:39 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Friday agreed to launch new initiatives to promote a comprehensive energy partnership.

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Judicial independence in Pakistan no longer secure: Report

Strategic Chabahar port symbol of India-Iran cooperation: Aragchi

Substantive outcomes will add further vigour to India-UAE friendship: PM Modi

US pharma sector critically dependent on Chinese supply chains, warns report

Indian diaspora in Netherlands 'excited' over PM Modi's visit, hails partnerships in new sectors

Strait of Hormuz open to all except hostile countries: Iranian FM Araghchi

We attach great importance to our relations with India: Iranian FM Araghchi

Stolen childhoods: Leading Pak minority rights group alarmed over persistence of child marriage

India issues chair statement after BRICS meeting amid differences over West Asia conflict

PM Modi, UAE Prez oversee signing of new pacts to boost bilateral energy, economic ties

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