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‘Targeting innocent children unacceptable’: Rights body slams Pakistan for Balochistan blast

IANS | October 8, 2026 4:27 PM

Quetta, Oct 8 (IANS) Terming the incident as another horrific example of the "ongoing collective punishment" and state terrorism against civilians across the province, human rights organisation Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Thursday strongly condemned the bombing by Pakistani forces which resulted in death of children in Balochistan’s Panjgur district.

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Ethiopian Foreign Minister on re-appointment

IANS | October 8, 2026 4:24 PM

Abidjan, Oct 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday congratulated Gedion Timothewos Hessebon on his re-appointment as Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and said that he looked forward to meeting him soon to further strengthen the strategic partnership.

Pakistan’s load‑shedding intensifies as power shortfall crosses 4,000 MW: Report

IANS | October 8, 2026 3:51 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s electricity crisis deepened as the country’s overall power shortfall crossed 4,000 megawatts, forcing distribution companies to step up load‑shedding and leaving consumers facing prolonged outages, a report has said.

Heavy casualties, desertions force Pak army to recall ex-soldiers for deployment in Balochistan

Vicky Nanjappa | October 8, 2026 3:39 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) The Pakistan security establishment has issued an urgent directive recalling retired army personnel for re-enlistment to combat severe manpower shortages caused by heavy casualties and desertions in the conflict-ridden regions of Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).

Indian envoy visits 125-year-old gurdwara in Hong Kong

IANS | October 8, 2026 3:18 PM

Hong Kong, Oct 8 (IANS) India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, paid obeisance at the 125-year-old Khalsa Diwan Gurdwara Sahib in Hong Kong on Thursday and also met members of the gurudwara's parbandhak committee.

India, Cyprus discuss strengthening cooperation in shipping and technology, tourism connectivity

IANS | October 8, 2026 3:17 PM

Nicosia, Oct 8 (IANS) India and Cyprus on Thursday held discussions on expanding trade and investment; advancing cooperation in shipping and technology; and, strengthening tourism connectivity and infrastructure links.

India affirms commitment to advance constructive outcomes of Fiji pre-COP discussions

IANS | October 8, 2026 2:54 PM

Suva, Oct 8 (IANS) Union Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday said that India remains committed to working with the COP31 presidency, the chairs and all parties to take forward the constructive outcomes of the Pre-COP discussions in Fiji towards the upcoming climate summit in Turkey.

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‘Targeting innocent children unacceptable’: Rights body slams Pakistan for Balochistan blast

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Ethiopian Foreign Minister on re-appointment

Pakistan’s load‑shedding intensifies as power shortfall crosses 4,000 MW: Report

Heavy casualties, desertions force Pak army to recall ex-soldiers for deployment in Balochistan

Indian envoy visits 125-year-old gurdwara in Hong Kong

India, Cyprus discuss strengthening cooperation in shipping and technology, tourism connectivity

India affirms commitment to advance constructive outcomes of Fiji pre-COP discussions

India-EU free trade pact is based on strategic necessity: Report

'Targeting civilian infrastructure completely unacceptable': India condemns attacks on Saudi airports

US envoy Gor calls on Bhutan King, discusses expanding opportunities for cooperation

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