MoS Margherita discusses bilateral ties with visiting Afghan minister

IANS | July 8, 2026 6:15 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, met Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari in New Delhi on Wednesday, with discussions focussed on bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation for the welfare and development of the Afghan people.

Pakistan's Karachi ranked world's fourth least liveable city

IANS | July 8, 2026 6:01 PM

Islamabad, July 8 (IANS) Pakistan's Karachi has been ranked as the world's fourth least liveable city on the Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) annual Global Liveability Index 2026, placing it 170th among 173 cities, local media reported on Wednesday.

India, Tajikistan agree to deepen economic ties

IANS | July 8, 2026 5:32 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) India and Tajikistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic ties during the 12th Meeting of the India-Tajikistan Joint Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific and Technical Cooperation, held via video conference recently, according to an article.

Dozens of children infected with HIV in Pakistan: Report

IANS | July 8, 2026 4:36 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Dozens of children were infected with HIV at a government-run hospital in Pakistan's Sindh province amid allegations that contaminated syringes were reused during treatment, according to a report.

Desperate to stay relevant, Jaish-e-Mohammed launches major digital propaganda drive

Vicky Nanjappa | July 8, 2026 3:44 PM

New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As India’s Operation Sindoor continues to cast a long shadow over Pakistan-based terror outfits, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), weakened by heavy losses and struggling to regain operational strength, has launched an extensive digital propaganda campaign in a bid to stay relevant and rebuild its support base, intelligence officials have said.