'Kanishka bombing remains grim reminder of ignoring extremist threats'

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:27 PM

Ottawa, June 26 (IANS) The 1985 Kanishka bombing, also known as the Air India Flight 182 bombing, serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of ignoring or underestimating the threat of extremism, while also underscoring the need for Canada -- and all nations -- to strike a careful balance between tolerance and national security to prevent such attacks from recurring, according to a report.

India's forex reserves climb nearly $1 billion to $672.5 billion

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:23 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) India's foreign exchange reserves rose by $963 million to $672, 587 billion in the week ended June 19, reversing the decline recorded in the previous week, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday.

FIFA WC: When and where to watch Iraq vs Senegal, know all details

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:23 PM

Toronto, June 26 (IANS) Senegal and Iraq will clash with each other in the final match of Group I in the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the BMO Field on Saturday.

Pakistan: Three-year-old girl raped and murdered in Karachi, body dumped outside toddler's house

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:19 PM

Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) In a horrific incident, a three-year-old girl was found dead inside a sack near her home after being sexually assaulted and murdered in Quaidabad area of Malir district in Pakistan's Karachi, local media reported.

'Support each other through thick and thin': Iyer's message before captaincy debut

IANS | June 26, 2026 5:09 PM

Belfast, June 26 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer called on his teammates to build a strong team culture and play fearless cricket as he prepares to captain India for the first time in T20Is, urging the squad to support one another and "play like Lions" ahead of the five-match series against England.

India, Seychelles looking to introduce new areas of cooperation: Indian envoy ahead of PM Modi's visit

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:53 PM

Victoria, June 26 (IANS) Hailing ties between India and Seychelles as "dynamic and excellent", India's High Commissioner to Seychelles, Rohit Rathish, on Friday, stated that both nations are looking to introduce new areas of cooperation like Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyberspace, cybersecurity, marine sciences and conservation and blue economy.

India sends two IAF planes with relief support to quake-hit Venezuela under Operation Amistad (Lead)

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:49 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) India on Friday launched 'Operation Amistad' to support earthquake-hit Venezuela, dispatching two Indian Air Force (IAF) planes carrying a field hospital unit and more than 35 tons of relief supplies, medicines and medical equipment.

'This new Team India has a great mix of youth and experience', says Shastri ahead of Ireland tour

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Former India head coach Ravi Shastri believes the new-look Indian side has the ideal blend of youth and experience ahead of the white-ball tour of England, expressing confidence that the team has the quality to excel in challenging conditions.

Mithoon on Sayeed Quadri’s lyrical structure of ‘Awarapan 2’: Conveys most complex emotions in simple manner

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:45 PM

Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Music composer Mithoon, who is making the music for the upcoming film ‘Awarapan 2’, has said that lyricist Sayeed Quadri has the terrific ability to convey the most complex emotions in a simple manner.

Pakistan's central government debt hits record Rs 81.9 trillion: Report

IANS | June 26, 2026 4:37 PM

New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Pakistan's central government debt has climbed to a record Rs 81.93 trillion after rising by Rs 1.4 trillion in April alone, underscoring mounting fiscal pressures and the country's continued dependence on borrowing to finance its expenditure, according to a report.