Who was LeT operative Sheikh Yousuf Afridi, close aide of Hafiz Saeed killed in Pak

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:31 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Sheikh Yousuf Afridi, described as a close associate of Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province by unidentified gunmen in what investigators are treating as a targeted killing, adding to a pattern of attacks on militants in the country since 2023.

The American paradox: Power, prosperity, and deepening decay

Ajai Sahni | April 27, 2026 10:14 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) With per capita income hovering around USD 80,000, the USA is among the richest societies in human history. Its technological sophistication, institutional depth, and global influence are unmatched. Yet, beneath this extraordinary wealth lies a social landscape that is, for millions, marked by dysfunction, insecurity, and despair. This is not poverty born of scarcity; it is a distress amidst abundance.

Global confidence in Andhra increasing: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:07 PM

Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday took part in the Centenary Celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam and recalled the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that "Viksit Bharat can only be realised through Viksit States".

Jordan joins India-led ISA, CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:47 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Jordan on Monday joined the India-led global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).

Massive turnout, celebrations in Gangtok; people hail PM Narendra Modi’s visit to Sikkim

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:24 PM

Gangtok, April 27 (IANS) Enthusiasm and celebration swept across Gangtok after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s roadshow in Sikkim for the closing ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Sikkim's statehood, with thousands of people from across the state turning out to catch a glimpse of the leader and take part in what many described as a historic moment.