EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with Foreign Ministers of PNG, Brunei

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:53 PM

Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from Papua New Guinea and Brunei on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila, with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding engagement in key sectors.

Indian banks report 146 pc surge in SMS scams

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:41 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) Text‑message‑based scams and mobile fraud have surged sharply in India, with SMS scams up 146 per cent and mobile fraud sessions rising 67 per cent between the second half of 2025 and the first half of 2026 compared to the same period prior year, according to a report.

NSE's equity options market share declines over 22 pc between FY24 and FY26

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:31 PM

New Delhi, July 23 (IANS) The dominance of the National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the equity options (premium value) segment has decreased over the past three financial years, with its market share shrinking by more than 22 per cent, according to data from the exchange's annual reports and Red Herring Prospectus (RHP).

Pakistan: Police personnel shot dead in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | July 23, 2026 12:21 PM

Islamabad, July 23 (IANS) A police personnel was killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on him in Sarvekai area of Upper South Waziristan district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported on Thursday, citing officials.