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Pakistan's ecological stresses colliding with population growth, poor governance and outdated infrastructure: Report

IANS | June 8, 2026 9:09 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) As Pakistan continues to face multiple climate related issues like melting glaciers in the north, rising seas in the south, choking smog in Punjab and water shortage in Balochistan and Karachi, the country's ecological stresses are colliding with rapid population growth, poor governance and outdated infrastructure, a report has stated.

Indian Ambassador reviews bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s minister

IANS | June 8, 2026 8:50 PM

Riyadh, June 8 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia on Monday reviewed bilateral cooperation and coordination at various international fora with the country's Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs and General Supervisor of the Economic and Development Affairs.

PoGB's tragedy lies in flawed governance, normalisation of political charade: Report

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:53 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) Tragedy of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) lies in flawed governance and the normalisation of a political charade. Every five years, polls are held in PoGB under a constitutionally undefined framework that changes governments without changing the actual structure of power, a report has detailed.

India and Japan discuss measures to further strengthen ties

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:37 PM

Tokyo, June 8 (IANS) India and Japan on Monday reviewed outcomes of recent high-level exchanges and senior-level talks while discussing measures to further strengthen bilateral ties.

Israel releases footage of strikes on Iran's missile storage facility

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:35 PM

Tel Aviv, June 8 (IANS) Israel on Monday afternoon released footage of its attack on an Iranian facility in Maheshwar in southwestern region of the country which the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) claimed stored missiles intended to hit aircraft.

Saddened by loss of lives, destruction caused by earthquake in Philippines: PM Modi

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:34 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed his condolences to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over the loss of lives following the earthquake in Mindanao.

Pakistan failed to modernise its irrigation system, protect Indus delta: Report

IANS | June 8, 2026 7:25 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The suspension of Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is not the original cause of Pakistan's water crisis. In reality, rivers in Pakistan are running short due to Pakistani authorities' failure to store the water it already controls, failure to modernise its irrigation system, protect the Indus delta and to distribute scarcity fairly among its provinces, a report has stated.

Pakistan: Concerns raised over Rawalakot 'massacre', grim situation in PoK

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:37 PM

Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) on Monday strongly condemned the firing by Pakistani security forces on peaceful and unarmed protesters in the Rawalakot region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) that left several people dead and injured.

Govt confirms fire incident on vessel south of Hormuz, all crew members safe

IANS | June 8, 2026 6:04 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) The government on Monday confirmed a fire incident aboard MT Marivex, a vessel carrying 24 Indian seafarers south of the Strait of Hormuz, adding that all crew members are safe.

Indian delegation arrives in Mongolia to bring back holy relics of Buddha’s disciples

IANS | June 8, 2026 5:49 PM

Ulaanbaatar, June 8 (IANS) An Indian delegation led by Ladakh Lt Governor Vinai Saxena arrived in the Mongolian capital of Ulaanbaatar on Monday to bring back the holy relics of Lord Buddha‘s two chief disciples, Arahant Sariputra and Arahant Maudgalyayana.

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Pakistan's ecological stresses colliding with population growth, poor governance and outdated infrastructure: Report

Indian Ambassador reviews bilateral cooperation with Saudi Arabia’s minister

PoGB's tragedy lies in flawed governance, normalisation of political charade: Report

India and Japan discuss measures to further strengthen ties

Israel releases footage of strikes on Iran's missile storage facility

Saddened by loss of lives, destruction caused by earthquake in Philippines: PM Modi

Pakistan failed to modernise its irrigation system, protect Indus delta: Report

Pakistan: Concerns raised over Rawalakot 'massacre', grim situation in PoK

Govt confirms fire incident on vessel south of Hormuz, all crew members safe

Indian delegation arrives in Mongolia to bring back holy relics of Buddha’s disciples

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