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As PM Modi offers prayers, 'Om Namah Shivay' chants resonate through Prambanan Temple in Indonesia

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:45 PM

Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid obeisance at the famed Prambanan temple in Indonesia on Wednesday, celebrating the timeless spiritual and civilisational bond between the two nations. The spiritual moment turned magnificent as the devotees joined the Prime Minister in offering prayers and chanted 'Om Namah Shivay'.

British parliamentarians voice concern over worsening human rights crisis in PoK

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:43 PM

London, July 8 (IANS) Several British parliamentarians have expressed grave concern over the escalating unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where dozens of civilians have reportedly been killed or injured in brutal crackdown by Pakistani security forces, while the region remains under a strict lockdown, curfew, and a complete communications blackout.

Ex-Nepalese Dy PM, former Home Minister convicted in fake Bhutanese refugee scam

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:39 PM

Kathmandu, July 8 (IANS) A lower court in Nepal has convicted the country's former Deputy Prime Minister, Top Bahadur Rayamajhi, former Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand, and 14 others in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam that rocked Nepal's political establishment three years ago.

US charges Punjab police officer in organised crime probe

IANS | July 8, 2026 12:27 PM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) US prosecutors have charged a Punjab police officer in a sweeping racketeering case, alleging he worked with an organised crime syndicate to falsely implicate victims in a murder case and extort money by threatening criminal prosecution.

Indian diaspora in New Zealand excited for PM Modi's visit, hopes for stronger bilateral ties

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:46 AM

Auckland, July 8 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to New Zealand, members of the Indian diaspora on Wednesday expressed excitement, saying that they had been waiting for this moment for years, and this will present a significant opportunity to further strengthen bilateral relations.

US says gangs targeted Indian diaspora through murder, extortion, intimidation

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:29 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The US Justice Department, in its federal indictments, has announced that 'India-based' organised crime groups targeted Indian diaspora communities across North America through murder, extortion and intimidation, using high-profile attacks to build fear and expand their criminal enterprises.

PM Modi offers prayers at Prambanan Temple, inaugurates restoration project with Indonesian Prez

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:17 AM

Jakarta, July 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto jointly inaugurated the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple restoration project in Yogyakarta on Wednesday.

US says Bishnoi ran global gang from jail

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:10 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) US prosecutors have alleged that jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi directed a sprawling international criminal enterprise from an Indian prison, using contraband mobile phones and internet-based communications to oversee murders, extortion, drug trafficking and other crimes across several countries.

Rights groups demand release of journalist Ahmad Farhad, condemn repression in PoK

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:09 AM

Dublin, July 8 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation called on the Pakistani authorities to immediately release journalist and human rights defender Ahmad Farhad and withdraw all charges against him, alleging that he is being targeted for his legitimate reporting and human rights work in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India cooperated in US-led transnational crime probe: Canadian official

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:54 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) Indian authorities cooperated with the United States and other international law enforcement agencies during the multinational investigation that led to sweeping racketeering charges against three organised crime groups, a senior Canadian police official has said.

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As PM Modi offers prayers, 'Om Namah Shivay' chants resonate through Prambanan Temple in Indonesia

British parliamentarians voice concern over worsening human rights crisis in PoK

Ex-Nepalese Dy PM, former Home Minister convicted in fake Bhutanese refugee scam

US charges Punjab police officer in organised crime probe

Indian diaspora in New Zealand excited for PM Modi's visit, hopes for stronger bilateral ties

US says gangs targeted Indian diaspora through murder, extortion, intimidation

PM Modi offers prayers at Prambanan Temple, inaugurates restoration project with Indonesian Prez

US says Bishnoi ran global gang from jail

Rights groups demand release of journalist Ahmad Farhad, condemn repression in PoK

India cooperated in US-led transnational crime probe: Canadian official

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