Munir perfected authoritarian takeover for modern era: Report

IANS | August 25, 2025 5:02 PM

Stockholm, Aug 25 (IANS) Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has effortlessly accomplished what earlier Pakistani military personnel achieved through bloodshed. Since November 2022, Munir has systematically dismantled civilian authority, rigged elections, awarded himself medals, extended his tenure, and reduced Pakistan’s government to a puppet show, a report stated on Monday.

Deepening development partnership, India and Fiji solidify ties in key sectors

IANS | August 25, 2025 3:33 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his counterpart from Fiji, Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday acknowledged India's growing engagement with the Pacific Island Countries carried out under the Act East policy through the Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) and India’s participation as Dialogue Partner in the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF).

Will continue to treasure relationship with India: Fiji PM Rabuka

IANS | August 25, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "great leader" and lauding the role of Indian community in developing his country's economy, Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka on Monday said that his country will continue to treasure ties with India.

India and Fiji may be oceans apart, but our aspirations sail in same boat: PM Modi

IANS | August 25, 2025 1:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Lauding the ties between India and Fiji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that the two nations share a deep bond of affection and the aspirations of two nations sail in the same boat. He welcomed his Fiji counterpart Sitiveni Rabuka's announcement of Girmit Day and highlighted the contribution of Girmitiyas to prosperity of Fiji.