India reaffirms peaceful resolution of South China Sea issue under UNCLOS

IANS | July 14, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Emphasising the importance of freedom of navigation, overflight and lawful maritime commerce in accordance with international law, India on Tuesday reiterated that disputes in the South China Sea must be resolved peacefully under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Did not want to work in PMO, had notion of extra vetting being a Muslim officer, says ex-CEC Quraishi (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | July 14, 2026 6:49 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) S.Y. Quraishi on Tuesday said he had declined an offer to serve as Joint Secretary in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), saying he was uncomfortable with what he perceived as a communal approach towards the posting and wanted to be recognised for his professional merit rather than his religious identity.

Pact with Australia paves way for India’s nuclear power projects to take off

IANS | July 14, 2026 5:45 PM

New Delhi, July 14 (IANS) A major outcome of the India–Australia annual summit, held in Melbourne last week, was the finalisation of the Administrative Arrangement under the Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement between the two countries, which enables long-term exports of Australian uranium to India for peaceful purposes under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.