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166 Indian seafarers near Strait of Hormuz: MEA

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:24 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday confirmed that there are currently six Indian ships with 125 seafarers west of the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's busiest maritime chokepoints for oil shipments. With India being the second-largest seafaring community in the world, many Indian seafarers are also serving on foreign vessels in the region.

Cosmetic exercise to camouflage illegal occupation: India slams Pakistan on PoJK elections

IANS | July 28, 2026 5:01 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for conducting the "so-called" assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), terming it as a "cosmetic electoral exercise" which is nothing but an attempt by Islamabad to camouflage its illegal occupation and hide its grave human rights violations in the region.

57 Afghans killed, 342 injured in Pakistani attacks from April-June: UNAMA

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:40 PM

Kabul, July 28 (IANS) As many as 57 people have been killed and 342 others injured in cross-border armed violence in Afghanistan between April 1 to June 30, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said on Tuesday.

India, China discuss opportunities for academic cooperation

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:36 PM

Beijing, July 28 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with Communist Party of China's (CPC) Central Party School's Vice President Li Wentang on Tuesday, discussing opportunities for future cooperation and exchanges.

Karachi protest condemns govt clinics for HIV transmission among children: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 4:18 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Hundreds of Pakistani families protested at Karachi Press Club demanding accountability after a surge in paediatric HIV infections allegedly due to unsafe medical practices at government clinics, a new report has said.

Philippines, China exchange 'strong protests' over South China Sea clash

IANS | July 28, 2026 3:41 PM

Manila, July 28 (IANS) The Philippines and China have made "strong" protests over an encounter between the vessels of the two countries in South China Sea waters.

US reconsidering approaches to recaliberate influence in West Asia: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 3:36 PM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) The US has been reconsidering its options to recalibrate its influence and power balance in West Asia after facing serious security credibility issues and Iran's rise, as Washington is at the losing end of the conflict with Tehran, according to a report.

Pakistan's inflation rooted in credit misallocation, not monetary expansion: Study

IANS | July 28, 2026 3:18 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) Pakistan's inflation challenge cannot be addressed through interest rate policy alone, as the underlying problem lies in the allocation of credit rather than the expansion of money supply, according to a recent economic analysis comparing the country's monetary system with China's.

Pakistan deploys snipers, opens fire on PoK poll boycott protesters, 20 killed (Ld)

Vicky Nanjappa | July 28, 2026 2:25 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) There has been a major crackdown on groups calling for a boycott of the elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

China industrial profit growth slows down for 2nd month over easing energy costs

IANS | July 28, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) China’s industrial profits climbed 15.1 per cent in June from the previous year, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed, pointing to a two‑month slowdown as easing energy costs trimmed the price gains that helped drive a rebound earlier this year, a new report has said.

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166 Indian seafarers near Strait of Hormuz: MEA

Cosmetic exercise to camouflage illegal occupation: India slams Pakistan on PoJK elections

57 Afghans killed, 342 injured in Pakistani attacks from April-June: UNAMA

India, China discuss opportunities for academic cooperation

Karachi protest condemns govt clinics for HIV transmission among children: Report

Philippines, China exchange 'strong protests' over South China Sea clash

US reconsidering approaches to recaliberate influence in West Asia: Report

Pakistan's inflation rooted in credit misallocation, not monetary expansion: Study

Pakistan deploys snipers, opens fire on PoK poll boycott protesters, 20 killed (Ld)

China industrial profit growth slows down for 2nd month over easing energy costs

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