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Jinnah’s obstinacy now echoes in Munir's ambition: Report

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:35 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 14 (IANS) Pakistan may celebrate its independence and new found glory, but August 14 remains a day of mourning for unnamed millions of Indians — Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs alike — who perished as united India was torn apart, a tragedy born of Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s obstinacy and now echoed in Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir’s ambition, a report has stated.

Bhutan’s King visits India House in Thimphu

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:35 PM

Thimphu, Aug 14 (IANS) King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, along with his wife, Jetsun Pema and Bhutan India Friendship Association office-bearers met at the India House, the Embassy of India in Bhutan said on Friday.

Not military operation, but genocide: Mahrang Baloch lambasts Pakistan over Surab airstrikes

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:34 PM

Quetta, Aug 14 (IANS) Mahrang Baloch, human rights activist and chief organiser of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), strongly condemned the Pakistani airstrikes in the Gidar area of Balochistan’s Surab district, describing the attack as a continuation of Baloch “genocide”.

Bangladesh: LNG disruption deepens energy crisis, hits industry and power supply

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:22 PM

Dhaka, Aug 14 (IANS) As Bangladesh’s energy crisis entered its fourth week, the situation worsened further after one of the country’s floating Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) terminals ran out of gas, local media reported on Friday.

China suspected of providing funds for pro-Palestine marches in UK: Report

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:22 PM

London, Aug 14 (IANS) China has been suspected of providing funds for the pro-Palestine marches in the United Kingdom (UK) with the US lawmakers carrying out a probe into alleged secret Chinese backing of 'Code Pink' analysing its activities as part of an inquiry into foreign interference, a report has said.

As people suffer, Pakistani authorities continue to enforce rinse-and-repeat project: Report

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:17 PM

Islamabad, Aug 14 (IANS) Even though Pakistan became an independent nation on August 14, 1947, basic contradictions around Pakistan's national identity, resources, representation and ties with neighbouring nations remain acute as they were in 1947 even after 79 years, a report has said.

US leaders salute India at 80

IANS | August 14, 2026 9:16 PM

Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Governors, Senators and members of the US House of Representatives joined India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations in Seattle, highlighting the Indian-American community’s contributions and the growing importance of India-US relations.

Pakistan orders suspension of medical and dental education for Afghan students

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:45 PM

Kabul, Aug 14 (IANS) Pakistan's Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has ordered suspension of medical and dental education for Afghan students in the country stating that the measures will remain in effect until further notice, local media reported.

INS Sudarshini enters Portugal, marking another trans-Atlantic milestone

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:28 PM

Lisbon, Aug 14 (IANS) Indian Navy’s sail training ship INS Sudarshini entered Portugal on Friday following a 19-day trans-Atlantic passage from the United States, marking yet another milestone in the Lokayan 26 deployment, the Indian Navy stated on Friday.

'Udara Shakti' exercise strengthens interoperability between India and Malaysia

IANS | August 14, 2026 8:03 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Aug 14 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday stated that exercise 'Udara Shakti 2026' strengthened interoperability and mutual learning between the IAF and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF).

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Jinnah’s obstinacy now echoes in Munir's ambition: Report

Bhutan’s King visits India House in Thimphu

Not military operation, but genocide: Mahrang Baloch lambasts Pakistan over Surab airstrikes

Bangladesh: LNG disruption deepens energy crisis, hits industry and power supply

China suspected of providing funds for pro-Palestine marches in UK: Report

As people suffer, Pakistani authorities continue to enforce rinse-and-repeat project: Report

US leaders salute India at 80

Pakistan orders suspension of medical and dental education for Afghan students

INS Sudarshini enters Portugal, marking another trans-Atlantic milestone

'Udara Shakti' exercise strengthens interoperability between India and Malaysia

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