UNSC must not be used to legitimise terrorists by de-listing them: India

IANS | August 20, 2026 8:37 AM

United Nations, Aug 20 (IANS) In an implied criticism of Pakistan's role in dealing with terrorism, India has called for transparency in the Security Council listing and delisting groups as terrorist organisations, adding that it should not be driven by narrow political interests.

Trump open to expanding US Bitcoin reserve

IANS | August 20, 2026 8:31 AM

Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said his administration is open to accumulating more Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as it presses Congress to enact new rules designed to secure America's position as the global centre of digital finance.