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Pakistan: Restrictions on 'Aurat March' demonstrates government's double standards

IANS | May 11, 2026 3:05 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) The 28-point restrictions imposed on Aurat March Karachi by the government of Sindh province in Pakistan showcases "distressing example of familiar double standards" as women, who are celebrated during speeches and choreographed events, are labelled as threats by the state when they start demanding their rights, local media has highlighted.

Nepal: Construction of school building begins with Indian assistance

IANS | May 11, 2026 2:31 PM

Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) The construction of a school building in Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City in Kailali district of Nepal’s Sudurpaschim Province has begun with financial assistance from the Indian government, the Indian Embassy said on Monday.

India-EU FTA not just about tariffs but stable framework: Portugal’s minister

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:52 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Portugal’s Secretary of State for Economy, Joao Rui Ferreira, said on Monday that the India-EU free trade agreement will mark the beginning of a new phase and strengthen the strategic partnership between India and the European Union by creating a stable and predictable regulatory framework.

French woman from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:48 PM

Paris, May 11 (IANS) A French woman who traveled aboard the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius tested positive for the Andes hantavirus during her return to France, French Health Minister Stephanie Rist said Monday.

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll climbs to 409 after 11 more fatalities

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:46 PM

Dhaka, May 11 (IANS) At least 11 people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths linked to the outbreak to 409, according to local media reports.

Pakistan rights body calls Sindh govt’s ban on Aurat March ‘state fascism’ against Balochistan

IANS | May 11, 2026 1:31 PM

Quetta, May 11 (IANS) Human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) slammed Pakistan’s Sindh government for barring the organisation from participating in the Aurat March programme, describing the move as “state fascism” against the people of Balochistan.

Islamic State planning Sri Lanka-style attacks in India using foreign operatives

Vicky Nanjappa | May 11, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Islamic State has devised a new strategy whereby it would use its radicalised elements from various countries around India to carry out both propaganda and attacks.

Intelligence agencies warn AQIS could use Mali attacks to regroup in India

Vicky Nanjappa | May 11, 2026 12:23 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Over 70 people were killed last week in a fresh wave of jihadist attacks in central Mali. The attacks were claimed by the Jama'at Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimin (JNIM), a terror group closely linked to the Al-Qaeda.

Pakistani military patronises extremism, terrorism to destabilise neighbours: Sindhi leader

IANS | May 11, 2026 12:05 PM

Berlin, May 11 (IANS) Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), accused the Pakistani military establishment of long-standing patronage of religious extremism and terrorism.

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire in Kathmandu airport, passengers safely evacuated, say Nepali officials

IANS | May 11, 2026 11:29 AM

Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) Passengers aboard a Turkish Airlines flight whose landing gear caught fire during landing at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) on Monday morning were safely evacuated, a senior official of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) said.

INTERNATIONAL

Pakistan: Restrictions on 'Aurat March' demonstrates government's double standards

Nepal: Construction of school building begins with Indian assistance

India-EU FTA not just about tariffs but stable framework: Portugal’s minister

French woman from Hantavirus-hit cruise ship tests positive

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll climbs to 409 after 11 more fatalities

Pakistan rights body calls Sindh govt’s ban on Aurat March ‘state fascism’ against Balochistan

Islamic State planning Sri Lanka-style attacks in India using foreign operatives

Intelligence agencies warn AQIS could use Mali attacks to regroup in India

Pakistani military patronises extremism, terrorism to destabilise neighbours: Sindhi leader

Turkish Airlines plane catches fire in Kathmandu airport, passengers safely evacuated, say Nepali officials

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