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Chinese investment in Pak’s infrastructure failed to trigger economic growth: Report

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, July 28 (IANS) The debate surrounding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) has become trapped between two extremes. One side portrays it as a transformational success that modernised Pakistan’s infrastructure and the other treats it as the source of many of the country’s current economic difficulties. Both perspectives miss the larger lesson, according to a new report.

Bangladesh records 257 attacks on minorities in first half of 2026, rights body seeks stronger legal safeguards

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:35 PM

Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) As violence against minorities continues unabated across Bangladesh, a leading minority human rights organisation documented at least 257 incidents of communal violence across the country during the first half of this year, resulting in 44 deaths.

India, Canada discuss boosting maritime cooperation, defence ties

IANS | July 28, 2026 1:12 PM

Ottawa, July 28 (IANS) India and Canada have agreed to enhance defence cooperation, with discussions focusing on maritime collaboration, defence capacity-building and training during a meeting between India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh K. Patnaik, and Canadian Minister of National Defence David McGuinty, the Indian High Commission said on Tuesday.

Over 20 killed, dozens injured as PoK boils

IANS | July 28, 2026 11:30 AM

Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) At least 20 people were killed and dozens critically injured during the Long March organised by the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), amid an escalating crackdown by Pakistani authorities on protesters in the region.

Man stabs three women in Paris, says 'Allah commanded me'

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:40 AM

Paris, July 28 (IANS) Three people were injured in a knife attack in Paris, and a male suspect was arrested.

HPV vaccine can end cervical cancer, says Indian-American radiation oncologist

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:39 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) Indian-American radiation oncologist Dattatreyudu Nori has said HPV vaccination could give India a decisive advantage in its fight against cervical cancer and help eliminate the disease in the coming years.

Trump credits tariff policies for US auto revival

IANS | July 28, 2026 9:34 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has credited his tariff policies with reviving General Motors and bringing automobile production back to the United States, saying the company was enjoying its strongest year.

China challenge requires deeper India-US cooperation, says Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IANS Interview)

Lalit K Jha | July 28, 2026 9:12 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has said India and the United States must do more to confront the China challenge, calling for deeper cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, clean energy and security.

US stages walkout against France at UNSC, clashing over human rights chief election

IANS | July 28, 2026 8:37 AM

United Nations, July 28 (IANS) Washington and Paris have clashed over the reelection of Volker Turk as the UN human Rights chief, and it boiled over in the Security Council with the US staging a dramatic walkout when France began to speak.

Trump calls for end to daylight saving time

IANS | July 28, 2026 8:20 AM

Washington, July 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has called for an end to daylight saving time, saying legislation approved by the House of Representatives should also clear the Senate.

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Chinese investment in Pak’s infrastructure failed to trigger economic growth: Report

Bangladesh records 257 attacks on minorities in first half of 2026, rights body seeks stronger legal safeguards

India, Canada discuss boosting maritime cooperation, defence ties

Over 20 killed, dozens injured as PoK boils

Man stabs three women in Paris, says 'Allah commanded me'

HPV vaccine can end cervical cancer, says Indian-American radiation oncologist

Trump credits tariff policies for US auto revival

China challenge requires deeper India-US cooperation, says Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IANS Interview)

US stages walkout against France at UNSC, clashing over human rights chief election

Trump calls for end to daylight saving time

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