EAM Jaishankar to embark on six-nation visit from Sunday

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:27 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar will visit Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, New York and Brussels from July 5 to 15, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.

Report flags China’s new ethnic unity law as tool of international assimilation, transnational repression

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:23 PM

Naypyidaw, July 4 (IANS) China’s 'ethnic unity' law goes beyond a domestic policy adjustment, creating a sweeping legal framework with implications for identity, governance and international relations. As the law came into effect, concerns over its potential application for internal repression, cross-border enforcement and political messaging towards Taiwan highlight its impact in shaping Beijing’s evolving domestic and external strategies, a report has stated.

It's high time Pakistan realises that PoJK is not East Pakistan

Senge Sering | July 4, 2026 9:21 PM

Washington: There is an ongoing controversy in Pakistani media about the role of the Pakistan-occupied Jammu-Kashmir (PoJK) diaspora in crimes in Europe. The so-called experts further denigrate PoJK residents by implying that their criminal behaviour is linked to ethnicity, language, and societal beliefs. Till date, Pakistani media has ignored or disguised Kashmiris' involvement in these crimes. So, what prompted their sudden adjustment in attitude against PoJK inhabitants?

Child abuse remains endemic in Pakistan amid failures in justice system: Report

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:20 PM

Islamabad, July 4 (IANS) Pakistan continues to grapple with widespread crimes against children amid long-overdue criminal justice reforms and a poor conviction rate. The state's denial and apathy have prevented meaningful action against the scourge of child abuse and its lifelong consequences, a report has stated.

Celebrity chef in Israel reflects on PM Modi, Indian cuisine and tourism hopes

Elezabeth Kurian | July 4, 2026 9:06 PM

Tel Aviv, July 4 (IANS) Reena Pushkarna, celebrity chef, restaurateur and founder of the Tandoori restaurant chain in Israel, and Chairperson (Convenor) of the Israel Chapter of the Overseas Friends of BJP (OFBJP), heaped praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for remaining “the same simple personality” despite rising to the top office in India.

Charges should never have been brought: DOJ defends dismissal of Adani case

IANS | July 4, 2026 9:03 PM

Washington, July 4 (IANS) The US Department of Justice on Saturday vigorously defended its decision to drop criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and seven co-defendants, arguing the case should never have been brought and that prosecutors alone have the constitutional authority to decide when a prosecution should end.

Report flags Pakistan’s double standards on transboundary water security

IANS | July 4, 2026 8:58 PM

New Delhi, July 4 (IANS) Pakistan's contrasting responses to upstream water projects by India and China have raised questions about the consistency of Islamabad's stance on transboundary water security. If upstream interventions are considered a threat to downstream interests, the same principle should apply regardless of whether the upstream country is India or China, a report has highlighted.