Dhaka, March 30 (IANS) An Awami League leader was critically wounded after being shot by unidentified assailants in Mirpur upazila of Kushtia district, in the latest incident of political violence in Bangladesh, according to local media reports.
Wellington, March 30 (IANS) New Zealand's largest-ever drug bust has revived focus on Baltej Singh, the nephew of Satwant Singh -- one of the two bodyguards involved in the assassination of late Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1984 -- highlighting a complex intersection of "international crime, historical legacy and legal complexity", a report said on Monday.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Middle East crisis poses a greater risk to Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, among the South Asian countries, due to their high dependence on imported energy and limited reserve supplies, according to an S&P Global Ratings report.
Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) Human rights activists and civil society organisations have strongly condemned the planned demolition and forced eviction of residents in Allama Iqbal Colony, a 25-year-old predominantly Christian working-class settlement in Islamabad. The community now faces an imminent threat of clearance in the coming days, raising serious concerns over minority rights and displacement.
Kabul, March 30 (IANS) One person was killed and 16 others were injured after Pakistani forces launched rocket and heavy weapon attacks on residential areas in Afghanistan's Kunar province, local media reported on Monday, quoting officials.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Hizbul Mujahideen may be largely gone, but Indian agencies have picked up intercepts about a possible rebuilding of the terror outfit. The leadership of the Hizbul Mujahideen has managed to lie low for several years now.
New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Security agencies are closely monitoring a growing network of social media accounts allegedly operated by Khalistan-linked gangsters, who are increasingly using displays of wealth and luxury to attract young recruits in Punjab and Haryana.
Kuwait City, March 30 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Kuwait on Monday condoled the demise of an Indian national in an attack on a desalination facility, stating that the mission is in close contact with the concerned authorities to ensure possible support and assistance.
Jakarta/Beirut, March 30 (IANS) One Indonesian national was killed after an Israeli artillery shelling targeted the headquarters of the Indonesian unit serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the southern village of Adshit al-Qusayr.
Washington, March 30 (IANS) India is "disappointed" by "insufficient" US attention to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, according to a new report, which also suggests that Washington should respect New Delhi's red lines on Kashmir and avoid third-party mediation.
