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Unrest in PoK underscores fragility of Pakistan's governance model: Report

IANS | June 29, 2026 8:03 PM

Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) The unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) demonstrates the fragility of Pakistan's governance model, which depends on coercion instead of consent and showcases the contradictions in country's foreign policy. Pakistan while portraying itself as the defender of Kashmiri rights globally suppresses the rights of people in territories it has occupied, a report has detailed.

India and Austria discuss bilateral cooperation in defence and security matters

IANS | June 29, 2026 7:53 PM

Vienna, June 29 (IANS) Shambhu S Kumaran, Ambassador of India to Austria, on Monday met Arnold Kammel, Secretary General of the Austrian Ministry of Defence in Vienna, discussing bilateral cooperation in defence and security matters.

Building 'stronger and more secure Pacific', Australia and Vanuatu sign agreement barring foreign military bases

IANS | June 29, 2026 7:07 PM

Canberra, June 29 (IANS) Australia and Vanuatu signed a new treaty, the Nakamal Agreement, in Canberra on Monday that ensures that there will be "no foreign military base" in Vanuatu and its critical infrastructure will remain free from militarisation, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced.

INS Sudarshini undertakes high-level engagements in US

IANS | June 29, 2026 6:59 PM

Washington, June 29 (IANS) Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sudarshini undertook a series of high-level engagements, including hosting Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Lieutenant Governor of Maryland Aruna Miller, during its port call at Baltimore, Maryland. The crew also participated in the Baltimore City Parade.

India-Kenya review implementation of USD 15 million LoC extended by GoI

IANS | June 29, 2026 6:53 PM

Nairobi, June 29 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, on Monday met Norah Ratemo, Director General of Kenya Development Corporation (KDC), to review the implementation of the USD 15 million Line of Credit (LoC).

India, Italy Air Chiefs discuss strengthening defence cooperation and military engagements

IANS | June 29, 2026 6:08 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, held a meeting with Chief of Staff of the Italian Air Force, Lieutenant General Antonio Conserva, in New Delhi on Monday, discussing ways to further strengthen defence cooperation and enhancing military-to-military engagement.

Bangladesh: Awami League claims party workers killed, their bodies dumped in river; Police slams 'baseless' reports

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:52 PM

Dhaka, June 29 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League has strongly condemned the killing of its Chhatra League and Jubo League leaders and activists, alleging that their bodies were dumped into the Turag River in Dhaka.

China’s consumer-led growth model has failed: Former Morgan Stanley Economist

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) China’s retail sales fell 0.6 per cent year‑on‑year in May 2026 after a weak April, marking the first monthly decline in three and a half years, Stephen Roach, former Chief Economist and Asia Chair, Morgan Stanley, wrote on his Substack account, arguing that the country's prolonged effort to steer toward consumer‑led growth has failed.

Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio falls to record low 13.1 pc: Report

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio has fallen to a historic low of 13.1 per cent in 2024 from an average of around 18 per cent over nearly four decades, while foreign direct investment (FDI) has halved to 0.5 per cent of GDP, a report has said.

India, Greece explore opportunities to deepen collaboration in manufacturing, emerging tech

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he had a productive meeting with Takis Theodorikakos, Minister of Development of Greece, to strengthen the India-Greece economic partnership.

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Unrest in PoK underscores fragility of Pakistan's governance model: Report

India and Austria discuss bilateral cooperation in defence and security matters

Building 'stronger and more secure Pacific', Australia and Vanuatu sign agreement barring foreign military bases

INS Sudarshini undertakes high-level engagements in US

India-Kenya review implementation of USD 15 million LoC extended by GoI

India, Italy Air Chiefs discuss strengthening defence cooperation and military engagements

Bangladesh: Awami League claims party workers killed, their bodies dumped in river; Police slams 'baseless' reports

China’s consumer-led growth model has failed: Former Morgan Stanley Economist

Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio falls to record low 13.1 pc: Report

India, Greece explore opportunities to deepen collaboration in manufacturing, emerging tech

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