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China’s consumer-led growth model has failed: Former Morgan Stanley Economist

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:30 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) China’s retail sales fell 0.6 per cent year‑on‑year in May 2026 after a weak April, marking the first monthly decline in three and a half years, Stephen Roach, former Chief Economist and Asia Chair, Morgan Stanley, wrote on his Substack account, arguing that the country's prolonged effort to steer toward consumer‑led growth has failed.

Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio falls to record low 13.1 pc: Report

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:57 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio has fallen to a historic low of 13.1 per cent in 2024 from an average of around 18 per cent over nearly four decades, while foreign direct investment (FDI) has halved to 0.5 per cent of GDP, a report has said.

India, Greece explore opportunities to deepen collaboration in manufacturing, emerging tech

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday said he had a productive meeting with Takis Theodorikakos, Minister of Development of Greece, to strengthen the India-Greece economic partnership.

No official involvement, holds no value: India dismisses reports of Track 2 talks with Pakistan

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:33 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) India on Monday junked reports on any Track 2 discussions involving New Delhi and Islamabad, with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri making it clear that any private events organised by private parties without any official participation or involvement do not hold much value.

Seychelles visit filled with substantive outcomes: PM Modi

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:21 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that his visit to Seychelles has been filled with "substantive outcomes" that will boost ties between the two nations. He expressed confidence that the next 50 years of India-Seychelles ties will be defined by innovation, sustainability and shared responsibility.

Operation Amistad: India sets up field hospital in earthquake-hit Venezuela

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:00 PM

Caracas, June 29 (IANS) The Indian Army contingent deployed in Venezuela under 'Operation Amistad' has established a field hospital, providing urgent medical assistance to those impacted by the devastating earthquake.

Rights body raises alarm over Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, seeks independent probe

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:50 PM

Kabul, June 29 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation on Monday expressed serious concern over the overnight Pakistani military airstrikes carried out in Afghanistan's provinces of Paktia, Paktika, and Kunar, killing and injuring several civilians, including women and children.

Not conventional national decoration, Presidential recognition for PM Modi rooted in Seychelles' identity

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:45 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) The 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' Presidential Distinction award, the highest national honour of Seychelles which was conferred upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the weekend, was created after a long-drawn and contentious debate in archipelago led to the repealing of National Awards system and the Medal of the Republic, earlier this month.

Pakistan's Interior Ministry orders arrest of Afghan nationals without valid visas from July 10

IANS | June 29, 2026 3:25 PM

Islamabad, June 29 (IANS) Pakistan's Ministry of Interior has ordered the immediate arrest of any Afghan national found living in the country without a valid visa from July 10, local media reported on Monday.

Inside ISI's two-pronged India strategy: Cash for North, radicalisation in South

IANS | June 29, 2026 2:10 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Terror groups operating in India have adopted a two-pronged strategy, using both radicalisation and financial incentives to recruit and lure young people into their networks.

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China’s consumer-led growth model has failed: Former Morgan Stanley Economist

Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio falls to record low 13.1 pc: Report

India, Greece explore opportunities to deepen collaboration in manufacturing, emerging tech

No official involvement, holds no value: India dismisses reports of Track 2 talks with Pakistan

Seychelles visit filled with substantive outcomes: PM Modi

Operation Amistad: India sets up field hospital in earthquake-hit Venezuela

Rights body raises alarm over Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, seeks independent probe

Not conventional national decoration, Presidential recognition for PM Modi rooted in Seychelles' identity

Pakistan's Interior Ministry orders arrest of Afghan nationals without valid visas from July 10

Inside ISI's two-pronged India strategy: Cash for North, radicalisation in South

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