Seoul, June 9 (IANS) A triservice delegation from the National Defence College (NDC) of India is visiting military institutions and the defence industries of South Korea as part of a Strategic Orientation Tour.The Indian Embassy in Korea on Tuesday welcomed the NDC delegation, which also included officers from several friendly nations.“The Embassy welcomed the Triservice delegation from the National Defence College of India, led by Maj Gen APS Bal, including officers from friendly nations of B…
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Bengaluru, June 9 (IANS) Continuing her meteoric rise on the international junior tennis circuit, the 13-year-old Bengaluru prodigy Srishti Kiran has achieved another significant milestone by becoming the World No. 1 in the Under-13 age group rankings.The achievement comes on the back of an extraordinary run that saw Srishti win five consecutive ITF junior titles before finishing runner-up at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J100 Guatemala last week. Her remarkable consistency and success prope…
Islamabad, June 9 (IANS) As many as 12 people, including eight protesters and four security personnel, were killed as clashes erupted between the members of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) and the law enforcement personnel in Rawalakot city of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), local media reported on Tuesday. Sardar Waheed Khan, the Commissioner of Poonch district in PoK, stated that 12 people were killed and several security officials were injured. He claimed that members of JAAC targett…
Berlin, June 9 (IANS) Shafi Burfat, chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has urged India and the global community to intervene against the “brutality, fascism, and persecution” of the people of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), Sindh, and other regions by the Pakistan military “mafia” and to support their fight for freedom and dignity.His remarks came after seven civilians were killed in clashes between police and protesters of the newly proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (…
Islamabad, June 8 (IANS) The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) on Monday strongly condemned the firing by Pakistani security forces on peaceful and unarmed protesters in the Rawalakot region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) that left several people dead and injured. Describing the incident that unfolded on Sunday night as a “massacre”, the UKPNP said, “Peaceful protest is a democratic right. Pakistan must immediately halt this cycle of tyranny and brutality against unarmed Kashmir…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Nasscom on Monday announced the launch of the UK edition of its flagship global market access programme, InnoTrek 2026, to help Indian DeepTech startups accelerate international expansion and strengthen their presence in global innovation ecosystems.Scheduled between June 8 and June 12, the 11th edition of Nasscom InnoTrek will take a select cohort of Indian DeepTech startups to the United Kingdom for the first time, offering access to investors, enterprises, policymaker…
New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) Intelligence agencies have issued a high-level alert regarding a strategic shift in the operations of pro-Khalistan elements. They have observed that pro-Khalistan groups have decided to launch an all-out operation that will not remain confined to Punjab. Multiple incidents involving these elements have already been reported, with Punjab emerging as the primary target so far.While these elements have been carrying out low-intensity attacks in Punjab, they have also been …
New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) In a boost to agricultural exports from Jharkhand, the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from the state was flagged off for the United Kingdom under an initiative supported by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the Ministry of Commerce & Industry said on Sunday.The export flag-off ceremony was held in Kolkata on June 4, 2026, marking a significant milestone for farmer producer groups in Jharkhand.The consign…
Washington, June 6 (IANS) The United States has approved nearly $3 billion in possible foreign military sales to the United Kingdom, Denmark and Kuwait, including long-range strike missiles, aircraft protection systems and counter-drone platforms, the State Department has announced. The largest package is for Kuwait, which has been cleared to buy counter-unmanned aerial systems platforms and related equipment at an estimated cost of $1.98 billion.“The proposed sale will improve Kuwait’s capa…
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday said in a statement that India and the United Kingdom share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, released amid the visit of the United Kingdom’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. “India and the United Kingdom share a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The historical ties have transformed into a robust, multi-faceted, mutually beneficial relationship over the years. The visit of F…