Baloch group claims coordinated attacks on Pakistani forces, telecom sites in Balochistan

IANS | March 28, 2026 11:51 AM

Quetta, March 28 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Front has claimed responsibility for a series of coordinated attacks targeting telecommunications infrastructure and a Frontier Corps (FC) post across Balochistan, reportedly causing casualties among security personnel and significant material damage, according to local media reports on Saturday.

EAM Jaishankar visits Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris

IANS | March 28, 2026 10:50 AM

Paris, March 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris and expressed hope that the renovated facility will serve as a hub for the deepening interest in Indian art and culture.

IMF clears $1.2 billion support for Pakistan

IANS | March 28, 2026 9:37 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) The International Monetary Fund has reached a staff-level agreement with Pakistan that could unlock about $1.2 billion in fresh funding, as the country pushes ahead with fiscal tightening, structural reforms, and measures to stabilise inflation and growth.

Former Nepal PM Oli arrested over 2025 Gen Z protest crackdown deaths

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:37 AM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Nepal’s former Prime Minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was arrested early on Saturday in connection with a culpable homicide case stemming from the violent suppression of anti-corruption protests in September 2025, which ultimately led to his removal from office.

IAEA reports strikes on Iranian facilities, no radiation risk detected

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:27 AM

Vienna, March 28 (IANS) The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed on Saturday that Iran had reported new strikes on key facilities, including the heavy water production plant at Khondab. The agency noted that there is no radiation risk from the strike, as the installation contains no declared nuclear material.

Trump touts farm relief, tax cuts for American farmers

IANS | March 28, 2026 8:08 AM

Washington, March 28 (IANS) US President Donald Trump highlighted a sweeping set of tax cuts, trade gains and regulatory rollbacks aimed at American farmers, telling a large gathering at the White House that his administration had “delivered” after what he described as years of policy setbacks.