'Pakistan's economic crisis: A warning Bangladesh cannot ignore'

IANS | August 23, 2026 12:28 PM

Dhaka, Aug 23 (IANS) Pakistan's current economic challenges reflect not the absence of resources or talent, but years of political and economic instability, weak investment and difficult fiscal choices that have constrained its ability to convert those assets into lasting prosperity -- a lesson that Bangladesh should learn from, a recent report has highlighted.

Strengthening defence ties across Indo-Pacific: IAF concludes exercises in Australia, Malaysia

IANS | August 23, 2026 11:53 AM

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) The Indian Air Force has successfully concluded its participation in two major international air exercises, Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia, in a dual-nation deployment that highlighted its operational reach, tactical capabilities and growing defence cooperation across the Indo-Pacific.

Gujarat CM hails ‘vibrant’ India at Akshardham

IANS | August 23, 2026 10:30 AM

Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has praised the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey for bringing India’s ancient culture to life and carrying the country’s spiritual heritage to communities around the world.