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Derogatory portrayal of Sikh Guru in Pakistan should draw ire from community: Report

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:17 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s Sikh community and religious institutions should strongly condemn the circulation of a viral video in the country in which a man was seen using Guru Nanak Dev’s image to promote tantra-mantra, black magic, hypnotism, and other occult practices. They must make it clear to the world that Sikhism has no association with superstition or spiritual exploitation, as the Sikh Gurus guided humanity toward truth and wisdom, a report highlighted on Monday.

Pakistan extends austerity, fuel conservation measures until June 13

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:06 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) Amid uncertainty over the conflict in West Asia, Pakistan's federal government on Monday extended austerity and fuel conservation measures till June 13, local media reported.

Japan’s Ibaraki launches reward programme for tips on illegal foreign workers

IANS | May 11, 2026 9:01 PM

Tokyo, May 11 (IANS) A programme to reward people for reporting businesses that hire illegal foreign workers was launched by Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture on Monday, local media highlighted.

India, Japan agree to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:55 PM

New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) India and Japan held the second round of Economic Security Dialogue in New Delhi on Monday, agreeing to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors for increasing supply chain resilience.

Pakistani forces forcibly disappear another civilian in Quetta

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:34 PM

Quetta, May 11 (IANS) As violence against civilians continues to escalate across Pakistan's province of Balochistan, a young shopkeeper has been allegedly forcibly disappeared from his residence in Sariab area of Pakistan's Quetta. According to his family, Saeed Baloch (20) was taken into custody from his home in Faizabad area on May 6 at around 5 am, local media reported on Monday.

Afghanistan: Four dead, 32 wounded amid clashes in northeastern province

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:29 PM

Kabul, May 11 (IANS) At least four people were killed and 32 wounded in clashes across Badakhshan province in northeastern Afghanistan, local media reported on Monday.

Nepal: UN experts concerned over forced evictions of settlements in Kathmandu's riverbeds

IANS | May 11, 2026 8:04 PM

Kathmandu, May 11 (IANS) Human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on Monday expressed grave concern over the forced eviction and displacement of several thousand residents from informal settlements along riverside corridors in Kathmandu, as the Nepali government bulldozed those settlements.

India's strategic outlook, military superiority during Operation Sindoor discussed in Tokyo

IANS | May 11, 2026 7:54 PM

Tokyo, May 11 (IANS) R Madhu Sudan, Charge d'Affaires at the Indian Embassy in Japan, on Monday visited the National Institute of Defence Studies (NIDS) in Tokyo where, during a discussion, he highlighted India’s strategic might and military superiority demonstrated during the success of Operation Sindoor and zero-tolerance stand towards terrorism.

Pakistan: Death toll in deadly attack on police post rises to 15

IANS | May 11, 2026 7:41 PM

Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) The death toll from an attack on police personnel at a checkpoint in the Bannu district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has climbed to 15, local media reported on Monday.

Indian peacekeepers in Lebanon hailed for their professionalism, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment

IANS | May 11, 2026 7:18 PM

Beirut, May 11 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Lebanon on Monday conveyed its appreciation for the Indian Peacekeepers in South Lebanon for once again standing at the forefront of mission support and operational solidarity.

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Derogatory portrayal of Sikh Guru in Pakistan should draw ire from community: Report

Pakistan extends austerity, fuel conservation measures until June 13

Japan’s Ibaraki launches reward programme for tips on illegal foreign workers

India, Japan agree to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors

Pakistani forces forcibly disappear another civilian in Quetta

Afghanistan: Four dead, 32 wounded amid clashes in northeastern province

Nepal: UN experts concerned over forced evictions of settlements in Kathmandu's riverbeds

India's strategic outlook, military superiority during Operation Sindoor discussed in Tokyo

Pakistan: Death toll in deadly attack on police post rises to 15

Indian peacekeepers in Lebanon hailed for their professionalism, camaraderie, and unwavering commitment

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