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US Congressional hearing examines CIA's use of universities, hospitals, prisons

IANS | July 5, 2026 7:00 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) A congressional hearing this week renewed scrutiny of the CIA's Cold War-era MKULTRA programme, with lawmakers and expert witnesses alleging that the agency secretly used universities, hospitals, prisons and other institutions across the United States to conduct mind-control experiments on unwitting human subjects while concealing the full extent of the programme for decades.

Indian American leaders celebrate US at 250

IANS | July 5, 2026 6:53 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) Prominent Indian American political leaders from across the ideological spectrum marked the United States' 250th Independence Day by reflecting on their immigrant roots, their families' journeys from India and their differing visions of America, while expressing gratitude for the opportunities the country has offered.

Former US presidents urge Americans to defend democracy

IANS | July 5, 2026 6:10 AM

Washington, July 5 (IANS) Four former US presidents from both Republican and Democratic administrations marked America's 250th Independence Day with a shared message that the nation's democracy remains a work in progress and depends on active citizenship, even as they offered differing assessments of the country's current political climate.

BrahMos discussions are at an advanced stage: India's envoy to Indonesia

IANS | July 4, 2026 10:17 PM

Jakarta, July 4 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Indonesia, Indian envoy Sandeep Chakravorty on Saturday said that discussions regarding Indonesia's interest in the BrahMos missile system were at an advanced stage and expressed hope that they would soon materialise.

Adani investors lost no money in securities, says US DoJ

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:54 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) The US Department of Justice on Saturday told a federal court that investors suffered no financial losses in the securities at the centre of the criminal case against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani, arguing that the absence of investor losses further undermined the government's own prosecution and reinforced its decision to seek dismissal of all criminal charges.

Adani case: US DoJ says courts can't second-guess prosecutors

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:47 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) The US Department of Justice (DoJ) on Saturday argued that federal courts cannot second-guess prosecutors' decisions to abandon criminal cases, telling a judge that requiring detailed explanations for dismissing charges against billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani risks violating the US Constitution's separation of powers.

EAM Jaishankar to embark on six-nation visit from Sunday

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:27 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels from July 5 to 15, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.

Report flags China’s new ethnic unity law as tool of international assimilation, transnational repression

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:23 PM

Naypyidaw, July 4 (IANS) China’s 'ethnic unity' law goes beyond a domestic policy adjustment, creating a sweeping legal framework with implications for identity, governance and international relations. As the law came into effect, concerns over its potential application for internal repression, cross-border enforcement and political messaging towards Taiwan highlight its impact in shaping Beijing’s evolving domestic and external strategies, a report has stated.

It's high time Pakistan realises that PoJK is not East Pakistan

Senge Sering | July 4, 2026 9:21 PM

Washington: There is an ongoing controversy in Pakistani media about the role of the Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) diaspora in crimes in Europe. The so-called experts further denigrate PoJK residents by implying that their criminal behaviour is linked to ethnicity, language, and societal beliefs. Till date, Pakistani media has ignored or disguised Kashmiris' involvement in these crimes. So, what prompted their sudden adjustment in attitude against PoJK inhabitants?

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