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PoK burns: Pakistan’s crackdown exposes selective silence of global rights groups

Vicky Nanjappa | June 27, 2026 1:05 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is burning and neither are the protesters or the establishment showing any signs of backing down. The directive from the top man in Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir is clear and that is to put down the protests using brute force. However, Pakistan’s crackdown has exposed the selective silence of global rights groups.

GI‑tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes reaches UAE

IANS | June 27, 2026 12:12 PM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) facilitated the first commercial export consignment of Geographical Indication (GI)‑tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes from Madhya Pradesh to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), an official statement said on Saturday.

Indian diaspora in Seychelles excited to welcome PM Modi; calls him India's 'Dhurandhar'

IANS | June 27, 2026 11:49 AM

Beau Vallon, June 27 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles on Saturday expressed excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, saying they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him. Some members even described him as India's 'Dhurandhar.'

Centre to launch Aarogya Setu 2.0, other digital initiatives for inclusive healthcare

IANS | June 27, 2026 11:35 AM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to launch a series of digital initiatives for health sector, like Aarogya Setu 2.0 which is a comprehensive Personal Health Record Application (PHR) for citizens, it was announced on Saturday.

CareEdge ESG Ratings upgrades Adani Ports’ ESG score as leading performer

IANS | June 27, 2026 10:38 AM

Ahmedabad, June 27 (IANS) Reaffirming Adani Ports’ position as a leading Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performer in the ports and logistics sector, CareEdge ESG Ratings has assigned Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) an ESG score of 84.3.

Ketan Agarwal murder: Siya's brother says family would have cancelled wedding if she had raised concerns

IANS | June 27, 2026 10:26 AM

Pune, June 27 (IANS) The investigation into the murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal took a fresh turn after police questioned Sahil Goyal, brother of prime accused Siya Goyal, for nearly 10 hours. During the interrogation, Sahil reportedly told investigators that the family would have cancelled the marriage had Siya expressed any unwillingness to marry Ketan.

Piyush Goyal highlights India’s manufacturing ecosystem, huge opportunities across sectors

IANS | June 27, 2026 10:21 AM

London/New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday said he had a productive roundtable interaction with Asia House and senior executives from leading global firms on strengthening economic partnerships and exploring future opportunities.

Indian embassy in Doha completes repatriation of 12 victims of Ras Laffan accident, visits injured workers

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:34 AM

New Delhi/Doha, June 27 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Doha on Friday said that the mortal remains of all 12 Indian nationals who lost their lives in the tragic industrial accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar have now been repatriated to India, while embassy officials also met the injured workers undergoing treatment.

PM Modi to embark on Seychelles visit today for Golden Jubilee National Day Celebrations

IANS | June 27, 2026 7:02 AM

New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Seychelles on a State visit starting Saturday (June 27) to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the country's National Day as the Guest of Honour.

India inaugurates world's first hydrogen production facility that uses nuclear reactor heat

IANS | June 26, 2026 10:40 PM

Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) on Friday inaugurated the world's first hydrogen production facility based on the Copper–Chlorine (Cu–Cl) Thermochemical Cycle utilising nuclear process using heat generated from the Fast Test Reactor (FBTR) at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) in Tamil Nadu's Kalpakkam.

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PoK burns: Pakistan’s crackdown exposes selective silence of global rights groups

GI‑tagged Rewa Sundarja mangoes reaches UAE

Indian diaspora in Seychelles excited to welcome PM Modi; calls him India's 'Dhurandhar'

Centre to launch Aarogya Setu 2.0, other digital initiatives for inclusive healthcare

CareEdge ESG Ratings upgrades Adani Ports’ ESG score as leading performer

Ketan Agarwal murder: Siya's brother says family would have cancelled wedding if she had raised concerns

Piyush Goyal highlights India’s manufacturing ecosystem, huge opportunities across sectors

Indian embassy in Doha completes repatriation of 12 victims of Ras Laffan accident, visits injured workers

PM Modi to embark on Seychelles visit today for Golden Jubilee National Day Celebrations

India inaugurates world's first hydrogen production facility that uses nuclear reactor heat

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