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PM Modi specifically voiced safety and security of seafarers at G7 Summit: Misri

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:27 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Emphasising that India hopes to see a rapid return of peace and stability in West Asia following the signing of an agreement between the US and Iran, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi specifically emphasised the issue of the safety and security of seafarers during meetings with his counterparts and in his interventions at the G7 Summit in France's Evian, over the last couple of days.

India's drone procurement strategy aligns with PM Modi's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:26 PM

Athens, June 18 (IANS) India's drone programme extends beyond defence procurement, reflecting a strategic effort aimed at modernising the armed forces, strengthening domestic industry, reducing foreign dependence, and preparing for contemporary 21st-century warfare.

Pakistan: BYC leaders continue sit-in protest inside Quetta jail over 'unfair judicial proceedings'

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:26 PM

Quetta, June 18 (IANS) The sit-in protest by leaders of the human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) inside Huda jail in Balochistan’s capital Quetta against “unfair judicial proceedings and faceless trials” entered its sixth consecutive day on Thursday.

Pakistan: Backlash over minority rights, heritage protection prompts Punjab govt to halt demolition of Ewing Hall

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:23 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Amid widespread criticism from Christian leaders, rights advocates, heritage conservationists and alumni, Pakistan’s Punjab province government has stepped back from plans to demolish a century-old university hostel at the centre of a dispute over ownership, heritage protection and minority rights, a report has highlighted.

India regarded 'more acceptable partner' for G7 than China: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 9:10 PM

Hong Kong, June 18 (IANS) India's participation enhances the G7's relevance and legitimacy in an increasingly multipolar world order. This is particularly significant as the grouping’s influence today is largely “political and normative" rather than institutional, a report has stated.

Pakistan faces backlash from Kashmiri diaspora over violent crackdown in PoK

IANS | June 18, 2026 8:30 PM

Islamabad, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan is witnessing a steady unravelling of its geopolitical and domestic narratives, driven by the military regime’s “counterproductive obsession” with absolute power. By prioritising inflated defence spending over an economy on life support and deploying force against people in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), the authorities are actively manufacturing its own insecurity, a report has stated.

Russia and ASEAN adopt Kazan declaration, advance strategic partnership

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:39 PM

Kazan (Russia), June 18 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) delegations on Thursday adopted the Kazan Declaration at the Russia-ASEAN summit, advancing their strategic partnership.

'Work with India and deliver for all': PM Modi extends invitation to global businesses, innovators

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:30 PM

Paris, June 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday invited global businesses, innovators and startups to partner with India, highlighting that his country offers one of the world's largest talent pools, affordable data, low-cost green energy, and a supportive policy environment for innovation and growth.

From Balochistan to PoK, Pakistan's 'hard state' approach creating deeper alienation: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 7:16 PM

Washington, June 18 (IANS) Pakistan’s hard-state doctrine may give its security establishment the "illusion of control", but even on its own terms, it is failing. A doctrine presented as discipline and security must ultimately be judged by its ability to ensure stability, a report has highlighted.

Bangladesh banks’ negative capital adequacy weakest in South Asia, could worsen further: Report

IANS | June 18, 2026 6:35 PM

New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) Bangladesh’s banking sector slipped into a crisis at the end of 2025, with the capital adequacy ratio falling to minus 2.64 per cent, after a wave of previously concealed bad loans came to light, making them the weakest in South Asia to absorb financial shocks, a new report has said.

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PM Modi specifically voiced safety and security of seafarers at G7 Summit: Misri

India's drone procurement strategy aligns with PM Modi's 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' vision: Report

Pakistan: BYC leaders continue sit-in protest inside Quetta jail over 'unfair judicial proceedings'

Pakistan: Backlash over minority rights, heritage protection prompts Punjab govt to halt demolition of Ewing Hall

India regarded 'more acceptable partner' for G7 than China: Report

Pakistan faces backlash from Kashmiri diaspora over violent crackdown in PoK

Russia and ASEAN adopt Kazan declaration, advance strategic partnership

'Work with India and deliver for all': PM Modi extends invitation to global businesses, innovators

From Balochistan to PoK, Pakistan's 'hard state' approach creating deeper alienation: Report

Bangladesh banks’ negative capital adequacy weakest in South Asia, could worsen further: Report

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