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Calls for global intervention grow amid brutal crackdown by Pakistani forces on PoK protesters

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:57 PM

Islamabad, July 29 (IANS) As unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continues to escalate, a human rights documentation and monitoring body has called on the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) to intervene following reports of lethal firing by Pakistani forces on peaceful protestors in the occupied territory that left over 40 civilians dead and dozens injured.

Pakistan: Gunfight between police, armed men leaves one officer dead in Balochistan

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:50 PM

Quetta, July 29 (IANS) A police officer was killed and another injured after a gun battle broke out between armed men and police in Pakistan's Balochistan province's Barkhan district, local media reported on Wednesday.

Pakistan's Defence Minister defends police killing over 40 PoK protesters, calls them 'enemies like India'

IANS | July 29, 2026 12:02 PM

Islamabad, July 29 (IANS) Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has defended Islamabad's brutal crackdown on peaceful protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying he considers the demonstrators as "enemies like India."

40 killed, dozens injured in PoK as unrest escalates

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:39 AM

Islamabad, July 29 (IANS) At least 40 people were killed and dozens injured in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) over the last two days during a brutal crackdown by Pakistani forces amid escalating unrest in the region.

Sony's Kumamoto semiconductor plant remains shut after Japan earthquake

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:07 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) Sony Semiconductor Solutions on Wednesday said operations at its Kumamoto Technology Center remain suspended after a powerful earthquake struck Japan's Kumamoto region, with the company assessing possible damage to the facility and manufacturing lines.

Safety of seafarers stranded aboard cargo ship at Ukraine port highest priority: Indian Embassy

IANS | July 29, 2026 11:01 AM

Kyiv, July 29 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Ukraine on Wednesday said that it is constantly monitoring the situation of the Indian seafarers currently stranded aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port and has attached the "highest priority" to this incident.

EAM Jaishankar meets German envoy Philipp Ackermann, lauds role in deepening strategic ties

IANS | July 29, 2026 10:46 AM

New Delhi, July 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday bid farewell to German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann, appreciating his contribution to strengthening the India-Germany Strategic Partnership and wishing him success in his future assignments.

Free navigation, commerce in global waters must be restored: India condemns Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab ship attacks

IANS | July 29, 2026 10:24 AM

United Nations, July 29 (IANS) India has condemned the attacks on commercial shipping in the two important arteries of global trade -- the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab al-Mandab Strait -- and called for upholding international maritime law to ensure safe passage on the seas.

13 Indian seafarers stranded near Ukraine amid Black Sea attacks: Seamen union

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:52 AM

New Delhi/Kyiv, July 29 (IANS) At least 13 Indian seafarers are among the 15 crew members stranded aboard a cargo vessel at Ukraine's Chornomorsk port as drone and missile attacks continue in the vicinity of the strategic Black Sea harbour, according to the Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI).

6 journalists, 2 others indicted over alleged stock price manipulation in S. Korea

IANS | July 29, 2026 9:24 AM

Seoul, July 29 (IANS) Prosecutors said on Wednesday they have indicted eight people, including six business daily journalists, for allegedly manipulating stock prices and pocketing over 9 billion won ($6.19 million) in illicit gains.

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Calls for global intervention grow amid brutal crackdown by Pakistani forces on PoK protesters

Pakistan: Gunfight between police, armed men leaves one officer dead in Balochistan

Pakistan's Defence Minister defends police killing over 40 PoK protesters, calls them 'enemies like India'

40 killed, dozens injured in PoK as unrest escalates

Sony's Kumamoto semiconductor plant remains shut after Japan earthquake

Safety of seafarers stranded aboard cargo ship at Ukraine port highest priority: Indian Embassy

EAM Jaishankar meets German envoy Philipp Ackermann, lauds role in deepening strategic ties

Free navigation, commerce in global waters must be restored: India condemns Hormuz, Bab al-Mandab ship attacks

13 Indian seafarers stranded near Ukraine amid Black Sea attacks: Seamen union

6 journalists, 2 others indicted over alleged stock price manipulation in S. Korea

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