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Ram Temple donation row: Saints say action will follow probe; Trust meeting scheduled for Monday

IANS | July 5, 2026 1:08 PM

Ayodhya, July 5 (IANS) Ahead of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust’s crucial meeting on Monday, seers associated with the Ram Temple on Sunday said the ongoing inquiry into allegations related to temple donations was progressing in the right direction and that appropriate action would be taken after the investigation report is discussed.

Pakistan trade deficit jumps to $39.5 billion as exports shrink

IANS | July 5, 2026 1:07 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Pakistan’s trade deficit jumped by 22 per cent to $39.5 billion in the financial year ended June as the economy continues to depend heavily on imports while exports have contracted amid the economic slowdown, according to figures compiled Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead Indian delegation at UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva

IANS | July 5, 2026 12:43 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, will lead the Indian delegation at the inaugural United Nations Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Switzerland's Geneva on July 6-7.

Nepal to build first-ever tiger sanctuary to promote eco-tourism

IANS | July 5, 2026 12:39 PM

Kathmandu, July 5 (IANS) Nepal is moving ahead with plans to establish its first-ever Tiger Sanctuary in Chitwan National Park in the southern district of Chitwan to provide a natural habitat for rescued and 'problematic tigers' while promoting eco-tourism.

Crypto dispute emerges in foreign women gangrape case involving Pakistan Dy PM Ishaq Dar's relative

IANS | July 5, 2026 12:04 PM

Islamabad, July 5 (IANS) Investigators in Pakistan probing the abduction and gangrape of two foreign women have begun examining a fresh line of investigation, as the suspicion is now centring on a possible cryptocurrency-related dispute behind the high-profile case, according to local media reports.

Trump vows America will 'never' embrace communism

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:23 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) President Donald Trump used the United States' 250th Independence Day celebration to deliver one of his strongest denunciations of communism since returning to office, declaring that America would "never" become a communist country and portraying the ideology as a threat defeated by previous generations that must not be allowed to re-emerge.

'America is winning': Trump hails military strength, economic gains on 250 years of US independence

IANS | July 5, 2026 10:09 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump marked America's 250th Independence Day with a sweeping address celebrating the nation's history, military strength and economic achievements, while renewing calls for tighter election laws, condemning communism and outlining an ambitious vision for American leadership on Earth and in space.

FM Sitharaman addresses diaspora in France, hails Indian scientists and engineers

IANS | July 5, 2026 9:46 AM

Paris/New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Indian community in France, lauding their role as a formidable force that enhances India's soft power, global standing, and bilateral relationships.

EAM Jaishankar to embark on six-nation visit from today

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:14 AM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will embark on a 10-day multi-nation tour from Sunday, covering Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels.

Trump resumes America 250 celebration after weather disruption

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:06 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump's flagship America 250 celebration in Washington resumed on Saturday night after a weather-related evacuation, with organisers announcing that the National Mall would reopen at 9.45 p.m. and the President would deliver his address at 11 p.m. despite severe storms that temporarily halted festivities.

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Ram Temple donation row: Saints say action will follow probe; Trust meeting scheduled for Monday

Pakistan trade deficit jumps to $39.5 billion as exports shrink

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to lead Indian delegation at UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva

Nepal to build first-ever tiger sanctuary to promote eco-tourism

Crypto dispute emerges in foreign women gangrape case involving Pakistan Dy PM Ishaq Dar's relative

Trump vows America will 'never' embrace communism

'America is winning': Trump hails military strength, economic gains on 250 years of US independence

FM Sitharaman addresses diaspora in France, hails Indian scientists and engineers

EAM Jaishankar to embark on six-nation visit from today

Trump resumes America 250 celebration after weather disruption

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