Prolonged slowdown in West Asia will impact Pakistan severely: Report

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:24 PM

Islamabad, March 24 (IANS) If the war in Iran does not end quickly, it could give the most devastating shock to Pakistan's economy in the living memory, a report has stated. Pakistan remains most exposed to the war's evolving fallout and its economy faces several fault lines considering that it imports majority of its fuel and food from West Asia and relies heavily on the remittances from Gulf.

Darakshan Hassan Bhat highlights women empowerment in Kashmir at UNHRC (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | March 24, 2026 9:22 PM

Srinagar, March 24 (IANS) Darakshan Hassan Bhat, Speaker at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and President of the Kashmir Women's Organisation (KWO), on Tuesday, highlighted the evolving landscape of women's empowerment in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasising both progress and persistent challenges during her recent address at the world body in Geneva.

PGTI NexGen: Rohit Baisoya shoots top-notch 65 in round one of the fourth leg in Patna

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:58 PM

Patna, March 24 (IANS) Delhi’s Rohit Baisoya shot a top-notch seven-under 65 to take the Round One lead at the INR 25 lakh Alpha Sports Academy Golf Championship 2026 at the Patna Golf Club in Patna on Tuesday, the fourth event of the 2026 DP World PGTI NexGen season. Bipin Mukhiya and Manoviraj Shekhawat were tied second with scores of 68.

India sends 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone

IANS | March 24, 2026 8:42 PM

New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) India on Tuesday sent 1,000 metric tonnes of rice to Sierra Leone for supporting its school midday meal scheme. The gesture reinforces India's commitment to enhance cooperation with countries in the Global South and backing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).