India developing partnerships amid concerns about US commitments in Indo-Pacific

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:34 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) India is increasing engagement with Indo-Pacific middle powers as uncertainty is rising about the future of US security commitments in Asia. According to analysts, India is developing partnerships that enables nations with different strategic interests to cooperate without joining a formal alliance, a report has detailed.

SML Mahindra's Q1 profit falls 5 pc to Rs 64 crore

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:28 PM

Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Mahindra Group-owned SML Mahindra Limited on Monday reported a 5.1 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 64 crore for the first quarter of FY27.

70 people detained, 50 cops injured as CJP protestors turn violent

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:27 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Over 70 people were detained and multiple FIRs registered by the Delhi Police on Monday in the aftermath of violent, unruly protests by CJP activists and their political supporters on Parliament Street and nearby high-security locations that left at least 50 law enforcers injured, an official said.

CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Ambassador of Benin discuss poll management, training

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:24 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Chief Election Commissioner and Chairman of the Council of Member States of International IDEA Gyanesh Kumar on Monday discussed issues of cooperation in election management and training of poll staff with the Ambassador of Benin to India, Erick Jean-Marie Zinsou, an official said.

Tibet group urges US action against China

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:10 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) has urged the US Congress to pass legislation strengthening Washington’s engagement with Tibet’s elected leadership and called on the Trump administration to condemn China’s new ethnic unity law.

US says Cuba aided global anti-US network

IANS | July 20, 2026 8:06 PM

Washington, July 20 (IANS) Cuba has acted as a force multiplier for China, Russia, Iran and other American adversaries while maintaining influence networks inside the United States, the US State Department alleged Monday.

CISF to host All-India Police Judo Cluster Championship in Hyderabad

IANS | July 20, 2026 7:42 PM

Hyderabad, July 20 (IANS) Over 1,600 athletes from 36 Police and Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) organisations will compete in five disciplines when the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) hosts the 11th All India Police Judo Cluster Championship 2026 at GMC Balayogi Indoor Stadium, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, from July 23 to 30, 2026.