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India's development not just about own but about advancement of Global South: Union Minister on RIS's 44th foundation day

IANS | May 31, 2026 8:00 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) India's development journey isn't solely about our own progress but linked to the advancement of the wider world, particularly about the countries of the Global South, said Pabitra Margherita, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs while greeting the Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS) on its 44th foundation day.

India holds curtain raiser events in Shanghai ahead of International Yoga Day

IANS | May 31, 2026 7:47 PM

Shanghai, May 31 (IANS) Consul General of India in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, inaugurated two curtain raiser events in Shanghai on Sunday, demonstrating the growing enthusiasm for Yoga and Indian wellness traditions across Eastern China, ahead of the 12th International Yoga Day.

Pakistan's tax plan for YouTubers sparks major controversy

IANS | May 31, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The latest proposal from Pakistan's Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) seeks to tax YouTubers based on the number of views they receive, a move that has triggered a major controversy over its coherence, legality, and alignment with the realities of online monetisation, according to a report in Maldives Insight.

Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns: Report

IANS | May 31, 2026 5:02 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has called on America's allies in the Indo-Pacific region to increase defence spending and strengthen military preparedness to counter China's growing influence and military expansion, according to a report.

Balochistan residents face food, essential supply shortage due to curfew imposed by Pakistani forces

IANS | May 31, 2026 3:54 PM

Quetta, May 31 (IANS) Residents of Mashkay in the Awaran district of Pakistan's Balochistan are facing shortages of food and essential supplies as curfew and movement restrictions imposed by Pakistani forces continue for a second week, local media reported.

China’s manufacturing sector slows further as exports contract

IANS | May 31, 2026 3:50 PM

Beijing, May 31 (IANS) China's manufacturing activity slowed further in May as new export orders contracted and input costs kept rising, according to a survey by the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) released on Sunday.

Why China-Pakistan economic corridor has turned out to be a flop

IANS | May 31, 2026 3:33 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor which was projected for close to a decade as being a game changer for the Pakistani economy has instead turned out to be “a heavily securitised network of incomplete infrastructure, mounting debt obligations, stalled industrial zones, and growing frustration on both sides,” a report has said.

Rajnath Singh, Australian counterpart Marles to co-chair Defence Ministers Dialogue tomorrow

IANS | May 31, 2026 2:03 PM

New Delhi, May 31 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles will co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, with talks focused on strengthening defence and security cooperation.

Pakistan: Residents in Karachi continue to face severe water crisis

IANS | May 31, 2026 2:02 PM

Islamabad, May 31 (IANS) Amid the ongoing water crisis in Pakistan's Karachi, the water supply to several parts of the metropolis was disrupted after an emergency power shutdown at the Dhabeji Pumping Station, local media reported on Sunday.

Defence Secretary discusses strengthening ties with Defence Ministers of Singapore, New Zealand

IANS | May 31, 2026 1:15 PM

Singapore, May 31 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh held a meeting with Defence Ministers of New Zealand and Singapore on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue on Sunday, with discussions focussed on strengthening bilateral ties, enhancing maritime cooperation, advancing information-sharing mechanisms.

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India's development not just about own but about advancement of Global South: Union Minister on RIS's 44th foundation day

India holds curtain raiser events in Shanghai ahead of International Yoga Day

Pakistan's tax plan for YouTubers sparks major controversy

Hegseth urges Asian allies to boost defence spending amid China concerns: Report

Balochistan residents face food, essential supply shortage due to curfew imposed by Pakistani forces

China’s manufacturing sector slows further as exports contract

Why China-Pakistan economic corridor has turned out to be a flop

Rajnath Singh, Australian counterpart Marles to co-chair Defence Ministers Dialogue tomorrow

Pakistan: Residents in Karachi continue to face severe water crisis

Defence Secretary discusses strengthening ties with Defence Ministers of Singapore, New Zealand

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