Poverty in Pakistan: A deepening crisis in a lower-middle-income state

IANS | July 25, 2026 6:34 PM

Islamabad, July 25 (IANS) Pakistan enters FY2026 still classified by the World Bank as a lower-middle-income country, and it sits within the Bank's "blend" category, a status that gives Islamabad access to both concessional financing from the International Development Association (IDA) and near-market lending from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), according to an analysis.

Proud moment for every Indian: PM Modi hails Sarnath's addition to world heritage map

IANS | July 25, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed the inscription of Sarnath on the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) as a celebration of India’s profound civilisational and spiritual heritage.

Japan forward Daizen Maeda joins Ipswich Town from Celtic on a four-year deal

IANS | July 25, 2026 6:28 PM

Ipswich, July 25 (IANS) Japan forward Daizen Maeda has completed a move to Premier League club Ipswich Town from Scottish champions Celtic, signing a contract that will keep him at Portman Road until the summer of 2029.

CWG 2026: Sachin Siwach survives stern Canadian test to book pre-quarterfinal berth

IANS | July 25, 2026 6:13 PM

Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) Indian boxer Sachin Siwach advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the men's 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after overcoming Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh in a fiercely contested opening-round bout at the Scottish Event Campus on Saturday.

Pakistan creating fear among overseas dissidents through transnational repression

IANS | July 25, 2026 6:02 PM

London, July 25 (IANS) The United Kingdom has emerged as one of the main centres of Pakistan’s transnational repression, with what began as a campaign targeting Baloch activists now extending to Pakistani journalists, former officials, military defectors and supporters of Imran Khan-led Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) living abroad.

India's rapid economic rise lays foundation for Vision 2047: Report

IANS | July 25, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, July 25 (IANS) India's remarkable economic transformation since Independence has laid a strong foundation for achieving its Vision 2047 goal of becoming a developed nation, although sustained investments in health, education, jobs and green energy will be crucial to maintaining the country's growth momentum, according to a report.

CWG 2026: I want to give everything I have and make India proud, says boxer Preeti Pawar

IANS | July 25, 2026 5:51 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Fresh from the most successful season of her career, Indian boxer Preeti Pawar is set to make her Commonwealth Games debut in Glasgow with confidence running high after a string of impressive international performances.

Expanding engagement with China: Essential to safeguard Bangladesh's long-term national interests

IANS | July 25, 2026 5:44 PM

Dhaka, July 25 (IANS) Partnerships must be built on transparency, accountability and balanced negotiation, a report has highlighted while citing Bangladesh's growing engagement with China.

CWG 2026: India's Rupa, Pinki edge past Tonga in tiebreak to register third straight win in Bowls

IANS | July 25, 2026 5:41 PM

Glasgow, July 25 (IANS) The Indian women's pairs lawn bowls team of Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki overcame a spirited challenge from Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan to register a hard-fought victory in their Commonwealth Games 2026 sectional play match on Saturday, sealing the contest with a composed performance in the tiebreak.

Shweta Tiwari asks CJP to seek Punjab education minister’s resignation after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

IANS | July 25, 2026 5:39 PM

Mumbai, July 25 (IANS) Actress Shweta Tiwari has reacted to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. On Saturday, the actress took to the Stories section of her Instagram, and shared a video of CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke.