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Shrinking civic space in Pakistan fuels concerns over democratic sliding: Report

IANS | June 13, 2026 2:21 PM

Colombo, June 13 (IANS) Pakistan’s shrinking civic space reflects a wider struggle over dissent, accountability and state authority in an increasingly polarised political climate. The growing use of cybercrime laws, counterterrorism legislation and digital restrictions has raised alarm among journalists, activists and civil society groups, who see these measures as part of a steady erosion of democratic freedoms, a report has stated.

India and Papua New Guinea continue work on strengthening collaboration across sectors

IANS | June 13, 2026 2:13 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India and Papua New Guinea (PNG) reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral relations - including development partnership, political engagement, economic cooperation and cultural ties - during the second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in a virtual mode.

Rights group alleges extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearance of civilians by Pakistani forces in Balochistan

IANS | June 13, 2026 11:20 AM

Quetta, June 13 (IANS) As violence against civilians escalates across Balochistan, leading human rights organisations on Saturday brought to light the extrajudicial killing of one civilian and the enforced disappearance of two others allegedly at the hands of Pakistani forces.

PM Modi embarks on France, Slovakia visit, bilateral talks, G7 Summit on agenda

IANS | June 13, 2026 10:37 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed on a visit to France and Slovakia, where he has a packed diplomatic itinerary that includes bilateral talks, multilateral engagements, and a strong focus on economic and cultural cooperation.

SpaceX settles 19 pc higher on debut day with market cap at record $2.2 trillion

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:53 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Elon Musk-run SpaceX’s initial public offering delivered a blockbuster debut in the US, handing early buyers a 31 per cent gain, before settling up 19 per cent above the offering price of $135.

'Attack report fake': MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker 'Liaki Freedom' sailing off Oman

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs dismissed reports of attacks on an Indian-crewed tanker, MT Liaki Freedom, off the coast of Oman, which had triggered fresh concerns amid a series of such incidents in the region, clarifying that all the crew members were safe after directly speaking with the vessel’s master.

PM Modi to depart for France and Slovakia visit today, hold talks with Macron, participate in G7 Summit

IANS | June 13, 2026 9:06 AM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will depart on a two-nation visit to France and Slovakia on Saturday, with defence cooperation expected to feature prominently in discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron as India seeks to strengthen its military capabilities amid rising strategic competition in key maritime regions.

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after record-breaking SpaceX market debut

IANS | June 13, 2026 8:57 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX completed the largest initial public offering in history, with investors pushing the rocket and satellite company's market value to about $2.1 trillion on its first day of trading.

Minority rights body urges action as communal violence, extortion rise in Bangladesh

IANS | June 13, 2026 8:28 AM

Dhaka, June 13 (IANS) A leading minority human rights organisation expressed grave concern over the ongoing incidents of communal violence and extortion across Bangladesh, particularly those targeting the Hindu minority community.

Ship captain pleads guilty in US court after weeks-long atlantic chase over sanctioned Iranian oil

IANS | June 13, 2026 7:50 AM

Washington, June 13 (IANS) A ship captain accused of transporting sanctioned Iranian oil and leading the US Coast Guard on a weeks-long chase across the Atlantic Ocean has pleaded guilty in a federal court in Washington, the Justice Department said.

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Shrinking civic space in Pakistan fuels concerns over democratic sliding: Report

India and Papua New Guinea continue work on strengthening collaboration across sectors

Rights group alleges extrajudicial killing, enforced disappearance of civilians by Pakistani forces in Balochistan

PM Modi embarks on France, Slovakia visit, bilateral talks, G7 Summit on agenda

SpaceX settles 19 pc higher on debut day with market cap at record $2.2 trillion

'Attack report fake': MEA says all safe on Indian-crewed tanker 'Liaki Freedom' sailing off Oman

PM Modi to depart for France and Slovakia visit today, hold talks with Macron, participate in G7 Summit

Elon Musk becomes world’s first trillionaire after record-breaking SpaceX market debut

Minority rights body urges action as communal violence, extortion rise in Bangladesh

Ship captain pleads guilty in US court after weeks-long atlantic chase over sanctioned Iranian oil

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