More institutions do not mean more achievements, India tells SCO

IANS | October 20, 2026 6:07 PM

Dushanbe, Oct 20 (IANS) India on Tuesday told the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that a greater number of institutions does not necessarily translate into greater achievements, urging the grouping to remain efficient, avoid duplicating mechanisms and focus on delivering practical value to member states.

Indian Coast Guard Ship Shaunak strengthens cooperation with Indonesia

IANS | October 20, 2026 5:42 PM

Jakarta, Oct 20 (IANS) Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Shaunak was on a goodwill visit to Jakarta from October 17-19, strengthening cooperation between India and Indonesia, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) stated on Tuesday. ICGS Shaunak's port call to Jakarta included productive professional interactions and mutual exchanges aimed at bolstering bilateral maritime cooperation and enhancing regional maritime security.

Pakistan: Staffers at PIA defraud national airlines of over Rs five million

IANS | October 20, 2026 4:43 PM

Lahore, Oct 20 (IANS) More than 20 staff members and officers of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have been implicated in a major financial fraud following an audit that uncovered alleged irregularities in premium-seat bookings at Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport, local media reported on Tuesday.