United Nations, July 24 (IANS) India has levelled a diplomatically worded criticism of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) for raising the Kashmir issue, questioning its locus standi in the matter.“Cross-regional groups that are neither bound by geography nor common issues, with no direct linkage to international peace and security, may not get involved in disputes and conflicts,” India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said on Thursday.“Such groupings lack domain expertise a…
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Kathmandu, July 23 (IANS) Nepal’s earnings from electricity exports surged in the fiscal year 2025-26 ending in mid-July, as the country exported growing volumes of surplus hydropower to India and Bangladesh during the wet season. India remains the primary destination for Nepal’s electricity exports, while a portion of the power is also exported to Bangladesh through India’s transmission grid.According to cross-border electricity import and export data released by the Nepal Electricity Authority…
New Delhi, July 21 (IANS) Young gamers are at risk in South-East Asia, including India, with criminals using the same structure of online casinos to gamify online gambling and make it appealing to them. The dangerous mix of online gaming’s highly addictive nature and mobile accessibility is putting young users at risk, a new report released in Bangkok, Thailand, by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Tuesday said.“The line between online gaming and online gambling is beco…
Dhaka, July 18 (IANS) India’s diplomatic outreach reflects the growing role of emerging powers in shaping the regional order rather than simply responding to the changing geopolitical realities. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent six-day visit to Indonesia, Australia and New Zealand from July 6 to 11 was more than a series of high-level diplomatic engagements. It underscored India’s growing resolve to shape the strategic and economic landscape of the Indo-Pacific amid an increasingly fragment…
Washington, July 18 (IANS) Having Harboured terror group Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), Pakistan’s military has recently carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan under the pretext of counterterrorism. These strikes targeting civilian populations are masked as security operations aimed at exerting pressure on the Taliban government, while projecting resolve to Western audiences, a report has detailed. “On June 30, 2026, there were reports of cross-border drone activity between Afghani…
Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The Odisha government on Friday signed a Programmatic Transaction Advisory Services Agreement (TASA) with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to strengthen the state’s Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) ecosystem and attract private investment in key infrastructure sectors. The agreement was signed during a ceremony held here under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary of Odisha, Anu Garg.According to an official statement, the collaboration aims to mobilise p…
Islamabad, July 17 (IANS) Frequent war cries, heated rhetoric and appeals to ancient history will do nothing to secure Pakistan’s long-term water security, a report has detailed while highlighting the urgent need for the country to make improvements in governance and water management. In the past year, Pakistan has tried to present itself as the rightful heir to the Indus Valley Civilisation in an apparent attempt to bolster its position in its diplomatic dispute with India over the Indus Waters…
Dhaka, July 16 (IANS) As the Bay of Bengal gains strategic prominence in the Indo-Pacific, it offers India and Bangladesh an opportunity to redefine their bilateral relationship. The region has evolved beyond a shared maritime boundary into one of the most strategically significant regions supporting trade, energy, fisheries and blue economy initiatives, while drawing increasing attention from major powers, a report has stated. “For India and Bangladesh, however, the Bay should not become anot…
New Delhi, July 16 (IANS) The National Security Chiefs of BIMSTEC on Thursday discussed practical and result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains; enhance connectivity; facilitate efficient disaster management; and to tackle new and emerging threats. The discussions were held during the fifth meeting of the BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs chaired by National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval in New Delhi on Thursda…
Washington, July 16 (IANS) The Trump administration has told lawmakers that it is reshaping US development finance and overseas investment to reduce America’s dependence on China for critical minerals, energy, telecommunications and other strategic supply chains, arguing that economic security has become inseparable from national security.Appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Wednesday (local time), senior officials from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC…