Islamabad, Aug 26 (IANS) In a major tragedy, at least 15 newborn babies died after a massive fire broke out in the gynaecology ward of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, local media reported on Wednesday, quoting officials familiar with the tragic incident.
Kyiv, Aug 26 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude after receiving a congratulatory Independence Day message for the people of the country from India and President Droupadi Murmu.
Tokyo, Aug 26 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said that he highlighted India's growing investment and business opportunities across trade, mobility, industrial, banking and insurance sectors during discussions with top Japanese business and financial leaders.
Toronto, Aug 26 (IANS) Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has said that India and Canada are the "most natural partners" in the world and stressed that bilateral ties have seen a "remarkable transformation" in recent times.
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) The Republican chairman of the US House Select Committee on China has accused three American financial institutions of helping Chinese-founded fast-fashion company Shein pursue a Hong Kong listing despite allegations linking its supply chain to forced labour.
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) Sikh American leader Jasdip Singh Jassee has welcomed RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s high-profile visit to the United States, saying it offers an opportunity to explain the organisation’s mission and address concerns among minority communities through dialogue.
United Nations, Aug 26 (IANS) With conflicts creating one of the gravest threats to food security, India has said that the Security Council's immediate priority should be to act to mitigate the humanitarian fallout of conflicts.
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna and three other US lawmakers have introduced bipartisan legislation seeking sanctions against Chinese chemical manufacturers, online vendors, ports and financial networks accused of facilitating the flow of fentanyl and its precursors into the United States.
New York, Aug 26 (IANS) New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signalled that his administration is unlikely to intervene to stop RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat’s event at Madison Square Garden, saying the city may not have the authority to cancel a private gathering.
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) Republican Senator Rick Scott has called for a ban on US federal healthcare funds being used to purchase Chinese-made medical devices, warning that internet-connected equipment could expose sensitive patient information and hospital systems to cyber threats.
