Pakistan's nutrition crisis worsens as dairy sector fails

IANS | May 17, 2026 8:04 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s worsening nutrition crisis and its growing economic cost came under sharp focus at a stakeholder dialogue hosted by the Pakistan Medical Association in Lahore, where experts called for urgent reforms in the country’s dairy sector, expansion of school nutrition programmes, and stronger food safety systems to address rising malnutrition and productivity losses, according to a report in the local media.

Gujarat CM hails India-Netherlands pact on ambitious Kalpasar Project

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:49 PM

Gandhinagar, May 17 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Sunday described the technical cooperation agreement between India and the Netherlands on the Kalpasar Project as a major step towards strengthening water management and climate-resilient infrastructure, following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the Netherlands and his review of the Afsluitdijk Dam.

Muslim leaders meet in Mumbai to ensure 'peaceful' Bakrid

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:11 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Islamic scholars and Muslim leaders, on Sunday, held a meeting with NGOs, lawyers, social activists, political party leaders and others to ensure administrative preparedness and peaceful celebrations of the upcoming 'Bakrid' festival.

'Look forward to strengthening India-Sweden friendship': PM Modi

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:00 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed gratitude to his Swedish counterpart Ulf Kristersson for receiving him at the airport and stated that he looks forward to strengthening friendship between the two nations.

Satheeshan unveils 20-member UDF cabinet, balancing act marks Kerala ministry formation

IANS | May 17, 2026 6:51 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, May 17 (IANS) Kerala Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan on Sunday announced the composition of the new 20-member UDF Council of Ministers, bringing an end to days of intense negotiations and internal discussions over representation, regional balance and alliance interests ahead of Monday’s swearing-in ceremony.