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Hindus should be united and strong, being weak is a crime: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat | Muslim men threatened to break Durga idol storming into pandal in dispute over music, alleges Kolkata puja club | Tamil Nadu derailment: 19 injured in Darbhanga Bagmati Express collision with goods train, 13 coaches jump track | Air India Express flight lands safely at Tiruchirappalli airport after reporting technical snag following take-off | Noel Tata, half-brother of Ratan Tata, appointed as Tata Trusts chairman | Deeply concerned: India on theft of Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi from Bangladesh temple | Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP after he was denied permission to garland JP Narayan's statue | Goddess Kali crown gifted by Modi stolen from Bangladesh temple, India expresses 'concern' | AAP claims Atishi's belongings have been evicted from Delhi Chief Minister residence | Ratan Tata's condition critical; under intensive care in Mumbai hospital: Report

Cancer drugs worth Rs. 360 million stolen from Pakistani hospital

Jun 23, 2024, at 11:40 pm

Cancer drugs worth Rs. 360 million have been stolen in a Pakistani hospital, media reports said.

Israel Defense Forces targets Hamas commander Raad Saad

Jun 23, 2024, at 07:15 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Saturday targeted a Hamas military site in Gaza's Shati camp with several media reports claiming senior commander of the group Raad Saad was the target of the attack.

Strong economy cannot be imagined in an unstable state torn by terrorism: Shehbaz Sharif

Jun 23, 2024, at 12:25 am

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday said prevalence of terrorism in his nation was a complicated matter and everyone needs to play their role to end the menace.

Unidentified terrorists target passenger bus in Pakistan, two die

Jun 23, 2024, at 12:11 am

Unidentified terrorists opened fire on a passenger coach in Pakistan's  Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region which left at least two people killed, media reports said.

Exploitation of Sikh religious sentiments in Pakistan

Jun 22, 2024, at 11:49 pm

The Sikh community in Pakistan has long struggled with systemic oppression and neglect.

Ukraine PM Denys Shmyhal says his country will initiate talks on becoming EU membership soon

Jun 22, 2024, at 08:22 pm

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal on Friday said his country will initiate talks on becoming European Union membership next week.

UN officials highlight massive poverty, humanitarian despair in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Jun 22, 2024, at 08:02 pm

The humanitarian needs in Afghanistan are “alarmingly high” and the international community is in “crisis management mode”, the UN Security Council heard on Friday.

Shooting at a grocery store in USA leaves three people dead, 10 hurt

Jun 22, 2024, at 04:12 pm

A shooting incident at a grocery store in Fordyce, U.S. state of Arkansas, left at least three people dead and 10 others injured, police said on Saturday.

Ex-President Donald Trump promises Green Cards to foreign graduates from American colleges as road to US poll heats up

Jun 22, 2024, at 03:53 pm

With the road to US presidential polls slowly heating up, former President and possible Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said if he is re-elected then his administration will grant 'automatic' Green Cards to citizens after they graduate from American colleges.

Billionaire Hinduja family members get 4 years of jail term for exploiting staff at Swiss mansion

Jun 22, 2024, at 07:34 am

A Swiss court Friday sentenced jail terms to four members of Britain's richest family for exploiting Indian staff at their Geneva mansion.

British Columbia local govts receive grants to speed up delivery of homes

Jun 22, 2024, at 06:09 am

Vancouver/IBNS: A grant reportedly to create more efficient development approvals processes to speed up delivery of homes would soon be available to thirty-eight local governments of British Columbia (BC).

Popular Tunisian influencer Farah El Kadhi dies of heart attack in Malta while she was on a vacation

Jun 22, 2024, at 01:18 am

A popular Tunisian beauty influencer has died after suffering a heart attack while she was on holiday and travelling on a yacht in Malta.

Pakistan: 10 picnickers kidnapped in Quetta, banned BLA takes responsibility

Jun 22, 2024, at 12:00 am

At least 10 picnickers were allegedly kidnapped by unknown armed men in the Quetta region of Pakistan.

Ahmadiyya Muslim community members detained in Pakistan for allegedly sacrificing goats

Jun 21, 2024, at 11:33 pm

Several Ahmadiyya Muslim community members in Pakistan were detained for allegedly sacrificing animals during  Eid-ul Adha celebration earlier this week.

Global foreign investment declines for second year as geopolitical tensions rise, UN trade body reports

Jun 21, 2024, at 11:11 pm

Foreign direct investment (FDI) fell by two per cent to $1.3 trillion in 2023 amid global economic slowdown and rising geopolitical tensions, according to a report released on Thursday by the UN trade and development body, UNCTAD.

UN chief warns of ‘cyber mercenaries’ amid spike in weaponising digital tools

Jun 21, 2024, at 10:31 pm

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday highlighted the dual-edged nature of cyberspace, stressing its potential for both immense benefits and significant risks when misused.

Putin, Kim Jong Un enjoy Russia-built Aurus limousine drive, video goes viral

Jun 21, 2024, at 10:26 pm

A video has gone viral where Russian President Vladimir Putin could be seen driving a Russia-built Aurus limousine with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sitting beside him.

Israel Defense Forces eliminates Hamas 'terrorist' Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka

Jun 21, 2024, at 08:15 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Thursday announced they have eliminated Hamas 'terrorist' Ahmed Hassan Salame Alsauarka amid the ongoing crisis in Gaza.

Scorching heat, visible signs of wasting and heavy fighting in Gaza

Jun 21, 2024, at 08:05 pm

Desperate shortages of essentials in Gaza have left the enclave’s most vulnerable individuals struggling to carry on amid stifling heat, heavy fighting, disease spread and a breakdown in law and order, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.

Pakistani mob kills man for allegedly desecrating Holy Quran in KP

Jun 21, 2024, at 03:18 pm

A Pakistani mob killed a man after he allegedly desecrated the Holy Quran in  Madyan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.

Chinese army attacks Philippine navy boats in South China Sea, repeating Galwan-like clash

Jun 21, 2024, at 02:19 am

Chinese military personnel attacked two Philippine navy boats in the South China Sea, and boarded them with axes, spears, machetes, and hammers to inflict damage, media reported.

90 Indians among over 1000 Hajj pilgrims dead in Mecca as intense heat takes toll

Jun 20, 2024, at 10:09 pm

Mecca: Over 1,000 pilgrims have died during this year's hajj as of Thursday due to extreme heat in  Saudi Arabia' pilgrim town Mecca, according to AFP.

Pakistani journalist Khalil Jibran gunned down by unknown men in KP

Jun 20, 2024, at 07:07 am

Pakistani journalist Khalil Jibran was gunned down by unknown men in  Landi Kotal area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Khyber district on Tuesday.

Joining the chorus: Australian media’s support for Khalistani extremism

Jun 20, 2024, at 06:51 am

Australia, known for its multicultural fabric and inclusivity, is home to one of the fastest-growing Indian diasporas in the world.

Joe Biden intends to sign 'Resolve Tibet Act': US delegation member after visiting Dharamshala

Jun 20, 2024, at 06:46 am

US House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul, who is heading a bipartisan delegation from the US to Indian city of Dharamshala, has affirmed President Joe Biden's intention to sign the 'Resolve Tibet Act'.

US congressional delegation visits Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in Himachal Pradesh

Jun 20, 2024, at 06:16 am

A US congressional delegation led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul recently visited the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile in the Himalayan Indian state of Dharamshala on June 18.

Nepali journalism platform claims Ukrainian Prez was bribed into profitable contracts to kickstart a war business

Jun 20, 2024, at 06:12 am

A Nepali investigative journalism platform has claimed Ukraine is a 'victim' of Western defence contractors who want to add new countries into NATO for profits.

Knife attack in Shanghai metro station leaves three persons injured

Jun 19, 2024, at 03:49 pm

A knife attack incident at a metro station in Shanghai city of China on Tuesday left at least three people injured.

Xinjiang: Uyghur Organisation accuses Chinese authorities of banning Eid

Jun 19, 2024, at 12:30 am

The Centre for Uyghur Studies has accused China of restricting Eid celebration in Xinjiang, historically known as East Turkistan.

United Kashmir People’s National Party meet in Belgium, demands release of PoJK activists arrested on “fake” terrorism charges

Jun 18, 2024, at 10:57 pm

The United Kashmir People’s National Party (UKPNP) recently met in Brussels to discuss plight of people in  Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).