PoK unrest proves how Pakistan has consistently misled world

Senge Sering | June 17, 2026 7:42 PM

Washington: After months of stalled talks, Pakistan's occupying authority dismissed the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) on June 5, declaring it as an Indian agent and terrorist. Many locals now believe that the discussions were a ruse to buy time, causing schisms among leaders and immobilising the movement.

Russia offers India access to Tomtor rare earth deposit: Report

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:32 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Russia has reportedly offered India access to the Tomtor rare earth metals deposit in the republic of Sakha (Yakutia), and Indian state miner Indian Rare Earths Ltd (IREL) is holding confidential talks with Rosneft on obtaining deposit samples for analysis.

Taipei welcomes G7 leaders' stance on Taiwan Strait

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:25 PM

Taipei, June 17 (IANS) Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te on Wednesday welcomed Group of Seven (G7) leaders statement reaffirming their opposition to any unilateral attempts to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait by force or coercion.

Dream was to play for India and wear the Indian jersey: Prince Yadav

IANS | June 17, 2026 7:08 PM

Lucknow, June 17 (IANS) Fast bowler Prince Yadav described representing India as the fulfilment of a lifelong dream after receiving his maiden ODI cap ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Wednesday.