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“Not regular activity”: MEA clarifies India did not participate in ‘BRICS Naval Exercise’
Jan 17, 2026New Delhi , January 17 (ANI): Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday said that the so-called 'BRICS Naval Exercise' was entirely a South African initiative in which some BRICS members... -
Pakistan’s power sector sinks further as losses, theft and subsidies drain economy
Jan 17, 2026Islamabad , January 17 (ANI): Pakistan's power sector plunged deeper into financial turmoil during the last fiscal year, posting a negative equity of Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 800 billion, as shrinking electricity demand, chronic theft and persi......Read More -
Taiwan detects Chinese drone in its aerial zone
Jan 17, 2026Taipei , January 17 (ANI): Taiwan detected a Chinese army's reconnaissance UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) entering Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that the UAV departed after radio warnings.In a post on X, i......Read More -
“Fantastic engagement,” International delegates laud 28th CSPOC
Jan 17, 2026New Delhi , January 17 (ANI): On the third day of the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of the Commonwealth (CSPOC), several international delegates hailed the event and expressed optimism, calling it a success.John... -
Patient feedback report flags lapses in Pakistan’s teaching hospitals
Jan 17, 2026Lahore , January 17 (ANI): A patient feedback assessment has brought to light serious deficiencies in healthcare services at Pakistan's Punjab province's major public sector teaching hospitals, raising questions about governance and accountab......Read More -
Stefan Priesner begins role as United Nations Resident Coordinator in India
Jan 17, 2026New Delhi , January 17 (ANI): The United Nations in India announced Saturday that Stefan Priesner has assumed office as the UN's Resident Coordinator in India, after presenting his credentials to the Government of India, an... -
Canada announces USD 7 billion trade deal with China
Jan 17, 2026Beijing , January 17 (ANI): Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has announced a new trade agreement with China.Carney said that the deal would open markets for Canadian businesses and workers.In a post on social media platform... -
Kyiv, EU allies seek firmer Ukraine commitments from Trump at Davos amid ongoing war with Russia
Jan 17, 2026Kyiv , January 17 (ANI): Kyiv and its European Union allies want US President Donald Trump to firm up his Ukraine commitments in Davos, reports Politico Europe.Just a fews days ago in January, Ukrainian President Volodymyr... -
Ahead of WEF 2026, Global experts warn of deepening economic, geopolitical paradoxes
Jan 17, 2026Cologny , January 17 (ANI): As world leaders prepare for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF), leading economists and geopolitical thinkers are drawing attention to a series of complex paradoxes shaping the... -
US Ambassador to India holds talks with RBI Governor on technology cooperation
Jan 17, 2026New Delhi , January 17 (ANI): US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Saturday held talks with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra to discuss increased cooperation, particularly in the technology sector.In a post...
