US Postal Service unveils new Diwali stamp for 2026

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:53 PM

Washington, June 29 (IANS) The United States Postal Service (USPS) has unveiled a new Diwali Forever stamp for 2026, featuring a colourful rangoli created by Indian-born artist Sangita Bhutada, renewing one of the country's most significant recognitions of the Hindu festival and the growing Indian-American community.

India emerges as Africa’s arena for economic future: Report

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The six-day working visit of South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile signalled that India is emerging as one of the key arenas where Africa will negotiate its economic future, strategic autonomy, and voice in a fragmenting world order, a report stated on Monday.

Bangladesh: Report alleges political vendetta, weak accountability during Yunus tenure

IANS | June 29, 2026 9:29 PM

Dhaka, June 29 ( IANS) The 18-month tenure of the former interim government in Bangladesh led by Muhammad Yunus remains deeply contentious, with critics accusing the then administration of pursuing a politics of vengeance marked by widespread arrests and prolonged detention of lawyers, politicians, journalists, academics, and political activists.

India, Saudi Arabia sign MoU on Cooperation in Water Resources

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:47 PM

Riyadh, June 29 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan and Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Abdulmohsen AlFadley on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Cooperation in Water Resources at Saudi Water Week in Jeddah.

Pakistan sees rise in online sale of narcotics: Report

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:11 PM

Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan has been witnessing a rise in online sale of narcotics in recent years with the digital transactions making it easier to access drugs. Youngsters in Pakistan are not only consuming drugs but are also being manipulated into becoming drug couriers, a report has detailed.