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Pakistan: 924 killed in staged encounters, extrajudicial killings in Punjab province last year

IANS | February 17, 2026 7:43 PM

Islamabad, Feb 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the country's Crime Control Department (CCD) in Punjab province for pursuing a deliberate policy of staged encounters resulting in extrajudicial killings that fundamentally undermines the rule of law and constitutional protections in the province.

Pakistan: Suicide car bombing kills 11 security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:55 PM

Quetta, Feb 17 (IANS) Around 11 Pakistani security personnel were killed in a targetted suicide car bombing at a joint checkpost in Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported citing a confirmation from the media wing of country's military on Tuesday.

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets new Bangladesh PM, invites him to visit India

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:37 PM

Dhaka, Feb 17 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met new Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman following the swearing-in of the BNP government in Dhaka on Tuesday.

Beijing Stock Exchange functions less as liquidity-driven than as policy instrument: Report

IANS | February 17, 2026 6:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) The Beijing Stock Exchange (BSE) reveals a deeper feature of China’s political economy, where capital markets function less as liquidity-driven than as policy instruments that prioritise strategic industrial objectives, according to a new report.

French President Macron turns heads with morning jog at Mumbai's Marine Drive

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:32 PM

Mumbai, Feb 17 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron, known for his active lifestyle, took advantage of the pleasant Mumbai morning on Tuesday, with a spontaneous jog along the iconic Marine Drive promenade.

Argentina congratulates India on AI summit, sees scope for cooperation

IANS | February 17, 2026 5:22 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Argentina sees significant potential for cooperation with India in Artificial Intelligence (AI), with opportunities expected to emerge in both public and private sectors following the India-AI Impact Summit 2026, Argentina’s Ambassador to India Mariano Caucino said on Tuesday.

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Pakistan: 924 killed in staged encounters, extrajudicial killings in Punjab province last year

Pakistan: Suicide car bombing kills 11 security personnel in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla meets new Bangladesh PM, invites him to visit India

Beijing Stock Exchange functions less as liquidity-driven than as policy instrument: Report

French President Macron turns heads with morning jog at Mumbai's Marine Drive

Argentina congratulates India on AI summit, sees scope for cooperation

Guyana VP Bharrat Jagdeo arrives in New Delhi to attend AI Impact Summit

Tarique Rahman sworn in as 11th Prime Minister of Bangladesh

AI must succeed beyond hype to deliver solutions that improve lives: IT Secretary S. Krishnan

PM Modi, French President Macron begin talks in Mumbai

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