‘Those inclined towards robbery kept UP in darkness’: CM Yogi Adityanath in Tokyo

IANS | February 25, 2026 7:07 PM

Tokyo, Feb 25 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on a visit to Japan. Addressing a gathering of Indian diaspora in Tokyo, he said that previous governments kept the state in “darkness” due to their inclination towards corruption and lawlessness, asserting that his government brought UP “into the light” by all-around improvement in law and order, infrastructure and power supply.

India-Greece ties acquiring heightened strategic importance in defence sector: Report

IANS | February 25, 2026 6:07 PM

Athens, Feb 25 (IANS) Ties between India and Greece are acquiring heightened strategic importance, especially in defence sector, amid shifting regional geopolitical alignments. The deepening India-Greece ties demonstrate not only bilateral interests but also a broader strategic convergence aimed at maintaining balance and stability across the Mediterranean and the Indo-Pacific, a report has highlighted.

You are a great leader: Netanyahu compliments PM Modi upon arrival in Israel

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:43 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday praised PM Narendra Modi's strong leadership as the Indian leader touched down in Tel Aviv on a two-day State Visit to the country. In a warm and special gesture, Netanyahu and First Lady Sara Netanyahu welcomed PM Modi at the Ben-Gurion airport during a memorable ceremony. .

PM Modi’s Israel visit expected to deepen strategic ties: Analyst

IANS | February 25, 2026 5:21 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Lauren Dagan Amos, a Tel Aviv-based expert who researches Indian politics and foreign policy, reacted to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, saying there is an atmosphere of pride, gratitude, and excitement in Israel regarding the trip.

PM Modi arrives in Israel, receives warm welcome from Netanyahu at airport

IANS | February 25, 2026 4:46 PM

Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tel Aviv on Wednesday on a two-day State Visit to Israel, his first to the country since 2017. In a special gesture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu welcomed PM Modi at the Ben Gurion airport.

Pakistan: PTI approaches SC for Imran Khan's treatment at hospital of choice

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:35 PM

Islamabad, Feb 25 (IANS) The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party on Wednesday filed a petition in the country's Supreme Court requesting the medical treatment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan at a hospital of his choice and permission for consulting his personal physicians, local media reported.

Bank borrowing plunges 39 per cent in Pakistan as investors face uncertainty

IANS | February 25, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IANS) There has been a drastic decline in private investment in Pakistan’s economy despite a reduction in interest rates as businesses face an uncertain economic environment due to high energy costs, regulatory unpredictability, and high taxes, according to an article in the Pakistani media.