India strongly condemns Pakistan's deadly air strikes in Afghanistan

IANS | March 14, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi/Kabul, March 14 (IANS) Terming it as another act of aggression by a Pakistani establishment that remains hostile to the idea of a sovereign Afghanistan, India on Saturday severely condemned the latest strikes by Pakistan inside Afghan territory which has led to the death of several civilians and massive loss to local infrastructure.

Shias, Ahmadiyyas, Hazaras — Pakistan fails to protect minorities amid growing sectarian violence

IANS | March 14, 2026 7:09 PM

Athens, March 14 (IANS) The Pakistani government has failed to act against abuses by its security and intelligence agencies, while allowing extremists to continue targetting religious minorities. The deadly suicide attack on a Shia mosque in Islamabad last month, killing 36 members of the Shia community leaving another 170 injured, highlighted the ongoing insecurity faced by minority Muslim communities in Pakistan, a report has highlighted.

Fuel, LPG supplies stable; India in touch with global partners amid West Asia crisis

IANS | March 14, 2026 6:16 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday reiterated India's call for de-escalation in the ongoing regional conflict while assuring that adequate supplies of crude oil, petrol, diesel and LPG are available in the country. The government also said efforts are underway to safeguard maritime operations and repatriate Indian seafarers from the affected region.

India's latest Maritime Doctrine responds to strategic environment: Report

IANS | March 14, 2026 4:20 PM

Canberra, March 14 (IANS) India’s 2025 Maritime Doctrine underscores its ambition to be a “preferred security partner” and “first responder” in the region, marking a notable shift from repeated use of these terms in diplomatic statements to their formal inclusion in a naval policy.

Sharp fuel price hike in Pakistan turns painful for millions ahead of Eid

IANS | March 14, 2026 4:08 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) The sharp increase in fuel prices in Pakistan are turning painful during Ramadan, when household budgets are already under strain because the rise in the prices of basic necessities disproportionately affects middle-class families, according to a new report.

India's $250 million line of credit helps boost yields at Kenya farms: Report

IANS | March 14, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) Precision agriculture is helping millions of Kenyan small land holders boost yields as the country cuts fertiliser waste and spot nutrient gaps through satellite data, drones and AI tools, a new report has said, adding that a $250 million line of credit from India routed via EXIM Bank for hand tractors and smart irrigation is the game-changer for the country.