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Allu Arjun booked over woman's death in stampede during Pushpa 2 screening | 'Will appoint new PM in coming days': French President Emmanuel Macron after Michel Barnier's ouster | 'Hope there are no more shocks in future': Devendra Fadnavis after taking oath as Maharashtra CM | Delhi air pollution curbs eased after AQI improves in National Capital Region | Devendra Fadnavis takes oath as Maharashtra CM; Eknath Shinde, Ajit Pawar are his deputies | French government led by Michel Barnier collapses in no-confidence vote deepening political crisis | Devendra Fadnavis to swear in as Maharashtra CM today, PM Modi to attend | Stampede at Allu Arjun's Pushpa 2 premiere show leaves one woman dead, her son critical | Devendra Fadnavis picked as BJP legislative party head, set to be Maharashtra CM | Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's visit to violence-hit Sambhal thwarted

Pakistani female teachers of Bara college await salary for 10 months 

Nov 01, 2024, at 11:58 pm

Nine female teachers of the newly established Government Girls Degree College in Bara region of Pakistan have been awaiting salaries for the past ten months.

Canadian MP Parm Bains accused of collaborating with Chinese Communist Party

Nov 01, 2024, at 11:31 pm

In a startling development, Canada’s Liberal Party Member of Parliament (MP) Parm Bains has been accused of collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) by journalist Sam Cooper and Independent MP Kevin Vuong.

Pakistan: Blast close to school leaves seven people, including minors, dead

Nov 01, 2024, at 08:18 pm

At least seven people, including five minors, died after a blast occurred close to a Girls High School at the Civil Hospital Chowk in Mastung region of Pakistan on Friday, media reports said.

UK: Rishi Sunak celebrates Diwali in Leicester a day after quitting as Opposition leader of Parliament

Nov 01, 2024, at 07:56 pm

Former British PM Rishi Sunak on Thursday celebrated Diwali in Leicester, a day after he quit as the Opposition leader in the Parliament.

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden ignored Hindus: Donald Trump condemns attack on minorities in Bangladesh

Nov 01, 2024, at 06:04 pm

Washington D.C./IBNS: In a reach out to the Hindus in America ahead of the US Presidential Elections, Republican candidate Donald Trump has lashed out at US President Joe Biden and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for allegedly ignoring the minorities in the country as well as the world.

North Korea test-fires Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile that has potential to hit US mainland

Nov 01, 2024, at 04:23 pm

North Korea on Friday said it successfully test-fired the new Hwasong-19 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) which has the potential possibility of hitting the US mainland, media reports said.

Israel: Seven die after Hezbollah rocket attacks target Metula and Haifa

Nov 01, 2024, at 03:25 pm

At least seven people died in two separate Hezbollah rocket attacks in northern Israel on Thursday, media reports said.

Israeli couple arrested for spying on behalf of Iran: Report

Nov 01, 2024, at 06:35 am

Jerusalem/IBNS: Israel police Thursday claimed to have arrested an Israeli couple, suspected of spying on behalf of Iran, media reports said.

Canada: Walmart employee makes serious allegation after discovery of Sikh woman employee's body inside walk-in oven

Nov 01, 2024, at 04:25 am

Halifax (Canada): Days after a 19-year-old Indian-origin woman was discovered dead inside a walk-in oven in the bakery department of a Walmart in Canada, a store employee expressed suspicions that she may have been thrown into the oven by someone else, media reports said.

U.S. targets Indian firms in crackdown on Russia sanctions evasion: Report

Nov 01, 2024, at 01:14 am

Washington: The United States announced new sanctions on Wednesday, targeting hundreds of entities in a renewed effort to prevent Russia from evading penalties imposed over its invasion of Ukraine, media reports said.

How Canada’s leaders let down Indo-Canadians on Diwali

Nov 01, 2024, at 12:50 am

In a move that has stirred deep-seated dismay among Indo-Canadians, the mid-October decision by Canada to expel Indian diplomats has had far-reaching and unintended consequences.

New Zealand authorities keep tight surveillance on upcoming Khalistan referendum

Nov 01, 2024, at 12:47 am

A proposed non-binding referendum advocating for an independent Sikh homeland within India is under close scrutiny by the New Zealand government, as activists from the US-based organization Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) ramp up efforts to hold the poll in Auckland.

UN rights chief Volker Türk urges Bangladesh to sustain ‘unprecedented’ momentum for change

Nov 01, 2024, at 12:40 am

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights on Wednesday emphasized the importance of sustaining the momentum for change sparked by recent student protests in Bangladesh and subsequent resignation of the former Prime Minister, speaking at the end of a two-day visit to the country.

Hezbollah's new leader ready to accept truce with Israel under 'appropriate' conditions: Report

Oct 31, 2024, at 11:10 pm

Beirut: Hezbollah's new leader said Wednesday that the group may agree to a ceasefire if specific conditions are met, as Israeli forces intensified their assault on Hezbollah strongholds, reported news agency AFP.

Pakistan: Balochistan government shuts down over 65 'habitual absentee school teachers' from service

Oct 31, 2024, at 12:24 am

The Balochistan government in Pakistan has removed 65 ‘habitual absentee school teachers’ from service, media reports said.

Pakistan: Woman, man gunned down in the name of honour in Nasirabad

Oct 31, 2024, at 12:11 am

A man gunned down a woman and another person in the name of honour in Pakistan's Nasirabad district on Monday.

Pakistan: Balochistan's public hospitals facing severe medicine shortage amid Congo virus outbreak

Oct 31, 2024, at 12:01 am

Healthcare system in Pakistan's Quetta is struggling with medical shortages reported from two major public hospitals in the city.

Pakistan Maholiati Tahaffuz Movement demand action against worsening environmental condition in Karachi

Oct 30, 2024, at 10:44 pm

A large number of people braved the scorching sun to assembly at the Frere Hall in Karachi city to demand action against worsening environmental conditions.

World Sindhi Congress members protest outside UK PM's residence against human rights violations in Pakistan

Oct 30, 2024, at 10:26 pm

The World Sindhi Congress members recently assembled outside the UK Prime Minister's residence at 10 Downing Street to protest against human rights violations in Pakistan.

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk buys USD 35 million Texas mansion for his 11 children and their mothers

Oct 30, 2024, at 09:00 pm

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who is known for making headlines due to unconventional reasons apart from his business ventures, has planned to bring all his 11 children and their mothers under one roof.

Washington Post loses over 2 lakh subscribers after Bezos blocked Kamala Harris' endorsement in US Prez polls

Oct 30, 2024, at 07:25 pm

Washington D.C./IBNS: The Washington Post has lost over 2,00,000 subscribers after it refused to endorse Democratic Party nominee Kamala Harris in the United States' Presidential elections, media reports said.

Temporary appointment, reacts Israel's Defence Minister after Naim Qassem named as Hezbollah's new secretary general

Oct 30, 2024, at 03:15 pm

Israel's Defence Minister  Yoav Gallant has reacted to the appointment of Naim Qassem as Hezbollah's new secretary general as a 'temporary appointment'.

Amid ongoing war with Ukraine, Russia begins nuclear drill; calls it 'most difficult phase'

Oct 30, 2024, at 06:26 am

Moscow/IBNS: Acting on President Vladimir Putin's orders, Russia's nuclear forces on Tuesday began a special drill exercise amid its ongoing war with Ukraine, media reports said.

Five die unknown gunmen open fire on dam construction workers in Pakistan

Oct 30, 2024, at 12:53 am

At least five people were killed when unknown gunmen opened fire at a dam construction site in Panjgur’s Paroom district of Pakistan, media reports said on Tuesday.

Sudan trapped in a ‘nightmare of violence’, UN chief tells Security Council

Oct 30, 2024, at 12:46 am

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Monday the people of Sudan are trapped in a “nightmare of violence, hunger, disease and displacement”, as the brutal war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues to rage.

Hezbollah names Naim Qassem as new secretary-general

Oct 29, 2024, at 11:35 pm

Hezbollah group has named Naim Qassem as its new secretary-general, days after Hassan Nasrallah was eliminated by Israel, media reports said.

UNRWA cannot be replaced, say UN top officials in response to Knesset ban

Oct 29, 2024, at 11:07 pm

Top UN officials continued to line up on Tuesday to defend the irreplaceable role of the global body’s agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, insisting that if implemented, the Israeli parliament’s decision to ban it would only deepen suffering in Gaza.

World Uyghur Congress: Activist Rushan Abbas appointed as new chairperson

Oct 29, 2024, at 10:55 pm

World Uyghur Congress, a body that fights for the Uyghur community and their rights, has elected a new leadership during the recently held General Assembly.

Uzbekistan parties supporting President Mirziyoyev win parliamentary elections as country undergoes reforms

Oct 29, 2024, at 04:49 pm

Tashkent/IBNS: Parties supporting Uzbekistan’s president Shavkat Mirziyoyev won the parliament seats in the Central Asian nation undergoing political reforms, according to official results released on Monday.

Bangladesh interim govt plans to convert former PM Sheikh Hasina's palace to revolution museum

Oct 29, 2024, at 07:56 am

Bangladesh interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has directed authorities to convert ousted former PM Sheikh Hasina's palace into a museum to mark the July-August uprising that led to the fall of the Awami League government.