Venezuela valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi

IANS | June 4, 2026 7:40 PM

New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called Venezuela a "valued partner" in Latin America, asserting that India-Venezuela cooperation holds "immense importance" for the Global South community.

Sri Lanka: India hands over IT equipment to ancient temple in Dambulla

IANS | June 4, 2026 7:08 PM

Colombo, June 4 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka on Thursday handed over IT equipment and related accessories to the country's revered and ancient cave temple in Dambulla. The equipment will enable traditional Buddhist education at the Pirivena using modern methods and technology.

Pakistan needs to raise education spending to international levels: Report

IANS | June 4, 2026 6:27 PM

Islamabad, June 4 (IANS) Pakistan needs to raise its education spending to international levels - at least four-six per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - as suggested by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNSESCO) and United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), a report has stated.