Vienna, Sep 9 (IANS) The persecution of the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan has witnessed an alarming rise in 2025 with the Ahmadiyyas, a religious minority in Pakistan, remaining vulnerable to persecution, discrimination and violence from both hardliner extremists and law enforcement agencies, a report detailed on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India on Tuesday repatriated 48 Pakistani fishermen and 19 Pakistani civilian prisoners who had completed their sentences, via Attari/Wagah border. The Indian government also urged the Pakistani authorities to expedite release and repatriation of all Indian prisoners, including fishermen who remain in Pakistan’s custody.
Maputo/New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) India on Tuesday dispatched medical assistance to Mozambique through a Coast Guard vessel to augment the southern African nation's healthcare capabilities, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) More than four years after the Taliban returned to power in Kabul following the withdrawal of U.S. troops in 2021, Afghanistan’s political reality has shifted irreversibly.
Islamabad, Sep 9 (IANS) The Bhai Joga Singh Gurdwara, one of the historic Sikh places of worship in Pakistan's Peshawar, remains in ruins due to lack of funds for its restoration, the local media reported on Tuesday. The gurdwara, located in Peshawar's Dabgari area, was badly damaged in the earthquake that occurred in 2005 and has not been repaired till date.
Ottawa, Sep 9 (IANS) If the Canadian government fails to take a firm stand on the issue of Khalistani radicalists then it may face the same fate as Pakistan - a country that backs terrorism at the State level - only to see them eventually become a threat, not just to others but to itself as well, a report highlighted on Tuesday.
Tehran, Sep 9 (IANS) India, Iran and Armenia held the third Trilateral Consultations in Tehran to review the progress achieved as a result of decisions made at the first and second meeting. The officials of three nations emphasised expanding and deepening cooperation, particularly in connectivity, including the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC) and Armenia’s "Crossroads of Peace” project.
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) Since its independence in 1971, Bangladesh has experienced several ups and downs in politics and governance. Sometimes the country’s youth, especially students, have played a dominant role in the change, while at other times our eastern neighbour has been a victim of political manoeuvrings.
Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) As Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned amid mass protests sweeping across the country, the announcement on Tuesday was met with mixed emotions - from anger to relief - as citizens accused him of leading a "corrupt" and "oppressive" government and some declared that "Oli’s ego has turned into ashes".
New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday met Mexico's outgoing Ambassador to India Federico Salas and appreciated his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties.
