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Telangana's Asifabad sees communal tension over tribal woman's 'sexual assault', BJP slams Congress of appeasement politics | PM Modi, his Singapore counterpart Wong discuss 'boosting cooperation' in key areas | RG Kar rape-murder: 'We wanted to preserve body, were forced to cremate,' says victim's parents | Supreme Court hears Arvind Kejriwal's bail plea in CBI case linked to liquor policy scam | RG Kar protest: Suspected TMC supporters attack protesters in Bengal's Cooch Behar | 'Kolkata Police offered us money,' RG Kar victim's father alleges joining massive night vigil | Live Blog: RG Kar protest: Kolkata stages second night vigil seeking justice | No Supreme Court hearing in RG Kar rape-murder case tomorrow | Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia join Congress, set to contest Haryana polls | No relief for Kangana Ranaut's Emergency as Bombay HC refuses to direct CBFC for certification

Israel calls for fresh sanctions on Iran during UNSC meeting amid escalation of tension

Apr 15, 2024, at 04:34 pm

Amid further escalation of tension over missiles and drone attacks carried out on Israel, the country's official called for fresh sanctions on Iran during a meeting of the UN security council.

G7 leaders react to attack on Israel, says Iran has further stepped toward the destabilization of the region

Apr 15, 2024, at 02:49 pm

G7 leaders on Sunday (April 14, 2024) condemned in 'strongest terms' Iran’s direct and unprecedented attack against Israel, an episode escalating tension between the two countries.

Lone mugger loots worshippers in Karachi mosque

Apr 15, 2024, at 02:34 am

A lone mugger did not even spare mosque goers in Pakistan's Karachi city and robbed them, adding one more episode of troubles faced by people in the region which is witnessing an uptick in criminal activities in recent times.

Rain-related incidents leave 30 killed in Pakistan

Apr 15, 2024, at 02:25 am

At least 30 people were killed and several others injured in rain-related incidents in the last 48 hours in Pakistan, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Sunday.

Iran tells Turkey it will not carry out new attacks in case Israel gives no response

Apr 15, 2024, at 02:20 am

Tehran has assured Ankara that it will not carry out new strikes on Israel if there is no response from the Jewish state, a Turkish diplomatic source told Sputnik.

Uyghur Congress urges German Chancellor Olaf Scholz to flag human rights violations to China in his upcoming visit

Apr 15, 2024, at 02:10 am

In a joint letter to German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, the World Uyghur Congress (WUC) urged him to raise the issue of the human rights situation and atrocities in Tibet, East Turkestan, Hong Kong, Southern Mongolia and China itself during his upcoming trip to China.

Indian national Sarabjit Singh's killer Amir Sarfaraz shot dead in Pakistan

Apr 15, 2024, at 02:03 am

Unknown gunmen on Sunday (April 14, 2024) shot dead underworld don and alleged killer of Indian national Sarabjit Singh in Pakistan's Lahore city, media reports said.

FIR lodged against Pakistani online taxi driver for harassing foreigner

Apr 15, 2024, at 12:19 am

A First Information Report has been filed against an online taxi driver for allegedly harassing a foreigner.

Police identify Australian shopping mall attacker as Joel Cauchi

Apr 15, 2024, at 12:10 am

The Australian Police on Sunday (April 14, 2024) identified the Bondi Junction attacker in Australia's Sydney city as Joel Cauchi.

IDF says how Israel intercepted Iran's aerial attack

Apr 14, 2024, at 10:55 pm

Escalating tension further, Iran on Saturday (April 13, 2024) launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel after warning of retaliation for a strike on its consular building in Syria with Israel Defence Forces revealing the way the situation was tackled.

Indian student Chirag Antil shot dead in Vancouver

Apr 14, 2024, at 08:47 pm

An Indian student has been shot dead inside his car in the Vancouver region of Canada, police said on Saturday (April 13, 2024).

Benjamin Netanyahu vows response against Iran's drone attack; Israel claims to have intercepted over 300 missiles

Apr 14, 2024, at 07:09 pm

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Sunday said that his country has been preparing for a direct attack by Iran for years and will "harm" anyone who harms them. 

UN calls for emergency meeting after Iran launches missile attacks on Israel

Apr 14, 2024, at 04:10 pm

The United Nations has called for an emergency meeting as Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday in retaliation against a strike on its consular building in Syria.

Iran launches drones, missile attacks on Israel in retaliation

Apr 14, 2024, at 02:46 pm

Iran has launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel after warning of retaliation for a strike on its consular building in Syria.

Israeli army warns of 'consequences' of escalating tensions after Iran captures ship off UAE coast

Apr 14, 2024, at 03:01 am

Tel Aviv: Israel's army has warned Iran of “consequences” of escalating the conflict in the region after Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Saturday held a container ship "related to the Zionist regime (Israel) in the Gulf," media reports said.

17 Indians among crew on ship captured by Iran off UAE cost amid escalating tensions

Apr 14, 2024, at 02:05 am

Among the 25 crew members on the container ship captured by Iran's Revolutionary Guards off the coast of the UAE on Saturday, 17 are Indian nationals, media reports said.

Islamic Revolution Guards Corps of Iran troops accused of seizing control over Israel-linked ship

Apr 14, 2024, at 12:51 am

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps of Iran on Saturday (April 13, 2024) allegedly seized control over an Israeli-linked MSC ARIES container ship in a helicopter operation near the Strait of Hormuz, media reports said.

Pakistan intelligence agencies allegedly forcibly disappear a person in Balochistan

Apr 13, 2024, at 11:47 pm

Pakistan intelligence agencies have allegedly forcibly disappeared a person in Pakistan's Mastung district.

People's buying capacity has collapsed in PoK: Amjad Ayub Mirza

Apr 13, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) activist Amjad Ayub Mirza stressed the situation in the region has worsened and even people's buying capacity has collapsed.

Pakistan Army soldiers mercilessly beat up cop

Apr 13, 2024, at 11:42 pm

Eid-ul-Fitr, a time of joyous celebration marking the end of Ramadan, was marred by violence in Pakistan’s Punjab province, as a clash erupted between army personnel and police officers. The shocking incident, captured on a now-viral video, has sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions about the rule of law in the country.

UK adds Pakistan to its list of nations ‘too dangerous’ to travel

Apr 13, 2024, at 11:39 pm

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) of the United Kingdom has added Pakistan to its list of nations deemed “too dangerous” for its nationals to travel.

Gunmen kidnap, kill nine passengers in Pakistan

Apr 13, 2024, at 11:29 pm

At least nine people from Pakistan's Punjab region were killed in Balochistan's Noshki region on Saturday after gunmen forced them out of the bus in which they were travelling and shot them.

Nepali envoy asks Indian businessmen to invest in Himalayan nation

Apr 13, 2024, at 11:25 pm

The Nepali envoy to India Shankar Prasad Sharma has asked the Indian business community to invest in Nepal.

Six die in Sydney mall stabbings, attacker shot dead

Apr 13, 2024, at 09:54 pm

At least six people died and several others, including a child, were injured in a mass stabbing incident at a shopping centre in the Australian city of Sydney on Saturday.

Hamas supporter Riddhi Patel, who earlier said 'f*ck Hindu fascism', arrested for death threats to Bakersfield Council members in US

Apr 13, 2024, at 07:12 pm

Washington/IBNS: Riddhi Patel, a pro-Palestine Indian-American citizen, was arrested on Wednesday after she gave death threats to the Bakersfield Council members in California, United States.

Iran could attack Israel sooner than later, warns US President Joe Biden

Apr 13, 2024, at 05:02 pm

Washington/IBNS: The United States has warned that Iran could attack Israel soon in retaliation after a senior officer was killed in Iran's embassy in Damascus, media reports said.

Ex-American diplomat Victor Manuel Rocha admits to secretly acting as Cuban agent

Apr 13, 2024, at 04:06 pm

Victor Manuel Rocha, 73, of Miami, a former US Department of State employee, who served on the National Security Council from 1994 to 1995, and as US Ambassador to Bolivia from 2000 to 2002, has pleaded guilty to secretly acting for decades as an agent of the government of Cuba.

Amid threats from Iran, Israel launches massive strike on Gaza

Apr 13, 2024, at 03:07 am

Israel Friday launched a massive attack on Gaza amid Iran's threat to avenge a strike in Syria this month that killed two Iranian generals.

K-Pop star Park Bo Ram, 30, found dead at a friend's home

Apr 13, 2024, at 12:51 am

K-Pop star Park Bo Ram, who is known for rendering his soulful voice to several popular K-drama soundtracks, was found dead at a friend's  house, media reports said.

UN experts alarmed by lack of protection for minority girls from religious conversions and forced marriage in Pakistan

Apr 12, 2024, at 11:38 pm

UN experts on Thursday expressed dismay at the continuing lack of protection for young women and girls belonging to minority communities in Pakistan.