Shivakumar sworn in as Karnataka’s 25th CM

IANS | June 3, 2026 4:47 PM

Bengaluru, June 3 (IANS) Karnataka Congress President D.K. Shivakumar was sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on Wednesday at a grand ceremony held at the Glass House within the Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru.

Pakistan poised to sink deeper into Chinese debt trap: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Pakistan is facing an acute energy crisis-cum-financial crunch that is getting worse and is likely to deteriorate further if the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor’s (CPEC) second phase is carried out as proposed, according to an article in Asia Times.

Pakistan: Christian youth critically injured in police firing

IANS | June 3, 2026 4:24 PM

Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) A 22-year-old Christian motorcycle ride-hailing driver was critically injured after allegedly being shot nine times by members of a police anti-crime patrol in Pakistan's Punjab province, renewing concerns over the police conduct and use of force, especially against minority communities.