Ottawa, Sep 29 (IANS) The Canadian government on Monday officially designated the Bishnoi gang led by dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as a terrorist organisation while citing its involvement in murder, shootings, arson, and spreading terror through extortion and intimidation.
Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) As least two people were killed and 22 others injured during violent clashes that erupted amid ongoing protests against the occupying Pakistani government in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on Monday. Several reports indicated that the gangs supported by Pakistan army and the ISI-backed Muslim Conference were seen firing on people who were demanding their basic rights in the PoK.
Kabul, Sep 29 (IANS) Afghan counter-narcotics police have raided and destroyed two drug processing labs in western Farah province, while arresting 11 individuals linked to the illicit drug trade in multiple provinces, according to announcements from Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior Affairs.
Manama, Sep 29 (IANS) The Indian community in Bahrain participated in festivities organised by the Indian Embassy and Bongiyosamaj on the occasion of Durga Puja celebrations . India's Ambassador to Bahrain, Vinod K Jacob, inaugurated the pandal, kicking off the festivities. The envoy also greeted the Indian community in Bengali at the Durga Puja celebrations.
Rome, Sep 29 (IANS) Calling Italian PM Giorgia Meloni as an "extraordinary political leader who combines ideas and heart", Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described her autobiography as a "Mann Ki Baat", or ideas from the heart.
New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) The Pakistan Army is facing a major crisis in Balochistan due to a massive uprising by the locals. Pakistan has managed for a long time to give the perception that all is well in the country. The Balochistan issue has, however, exposed Pakistan’s bluff, and the capability of its army is evident from the fact that it has suffered huge losses at the hands of its own people.
Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) Tara Chand, President of Baloch American Congress, has written to the United States President Donald Trump, urging him to address the ongoing human rights violations committed by the Pakistani military in Balochistan, including enforced disappearances, torture, and extrajudicial killings.
Chisinau, Sep 29 (IANS) Moldova's pro-European Party of Action and Solidarity (PAS) claimed a clear lead and majority in elections held on Sunday. As nearly all polling station reports have been counted, electoral data has revealed that pro-EU PAS secured win in the 50.1 per cent of the vote, while the pro-Russian Patriotic Electoral Bloc received 24.2 per cent of the votes.
London, Sep 29 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan recently raised the Kashmir issue at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). By selectively focusing on India, Erdogan made an attempt to divert attention from Pakistan’s denial of rights in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir and China’s persecution of Uyghurs, a report has highlighted.
Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) People in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) observed a shutter down and wheel jam strike on Monday following the call given by Public Action Committee which has raised a 38-point charter of demands, the local media reported.
