Dhaka, Oct 22 (IANS) Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Wednesday ordered 15 army officers to be sent to jail over three separate cases of enforced disappearances, killings, and other crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the Awami League government, local media reported.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) Days after Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) announced the formation of its first-ever women’s wing, named 'Jamaat-ul-Mominaat', sources told IANS on Wednesday that the terror outfit has now launched an online training course, named 'Tufat al-Muminat', to collect funds and recruit as many females as possible.
Quetta, Oct 22 (IANS) Several human rights organisations on Wednesday strongly condemned the Balochistan government's decision to place three "peaceful" Baloch women activists in the Fourth Schedule of Pakistan's Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) 1997.
Los Angeles, Oct 22 (IANS) Highlighting the India-US friendship and celebrating cultural harmony, the Los Angeles City Hall hosted an event for members of the Indian diaspora and the Consulate General of India on the auspicious occasion of Diwali.
Tokyo, Oct 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will be on a three-day official visit to Japan from October 27-29.
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) A man was taken into custody after crashing his vehicle into a security gate outside the White House in Washington, according to local media reports.
New Delhi, Oct 22 (IANS) The disclosure by a senior adviser to the Muhammad Yunus government in Bangladesh clearly suggests that the first phase to set up the Islamic Revolutionary Army (IRA) is underway. On October 20, Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, an adviser to the interim government, said on social media that recruitment and training were being imparted to 8,850 individuals across several centres.
Washington, Oct 22 (IANS) Former Diplomat Nicholas Burns said that the Quad grouping is a way to "cement our relationship" with India and keep the country "closely knit" with Washington on security affairs.
Dhaka, Oct 22 (IANS) Bangladesh's Awami League strongly condemned the joint attacks and mob violence by the country's police and political party cadres on its peaceful procession, while decrying the indiscriminate arrests of its leaders and activists.
Tegucigalpa, Oct 22 (IANS) Reaffirming commitment to mutual growth and prosperity, a Business Seminar titled 'Viksit Bharat – Invest India: India–Honduras Bilateral Trade Relations' was held in Tegucigalpa, highlighting the trade and investment opportunities in India.
