World News: Global Headlines Today

PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people block Karakoram Highway, thousands stranded on road

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:47 PM

Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) People blocked the Karakoram Highway (KKH) at various locations in Diamer district of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan to demand rights of Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people and warned that they would hold a long march towards the construction site of the dam if their demands were not met. Several people travelling to and from other parts of Pakistan to PoGB were left stranded due to the sit-in.

Asif’s Kolkata threat under lens; agencies suspect bid to incite terror in West Bengal

Vicky Nanjappa | April 6, 2026 1:30 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) India’s security agencies are closely examining the remarks made by Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, where he made a reference to Kolkata. Asif warned that if India attempted any 'false flag operation', then Pakistan’s response would extend to Kolkata. "If India tries to stage any false flag operation this time then God-willing, we will take it to Kolkata," Asif said.

Prahaar pressure: Desperate ISI pushes Khalistani groups for strikes in north India

Vicky Nanjappa | April 6, 2026 1:04 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) A deliberate strategy to keep outfits such as the Lashkar-e-Taiba quiet for the time being is being orchestrated by the ISI. A major push is being made to promote the Khalistani terror groups, with the targets being Punjab and Delhi, an official said.

ETGE, Uyghur groups protest in US, Canada alleging ‘ongoing genocide’ in Xinjiang

IANS | April 6, 2026 1:00 PM

Washington/Ottawa April 6 (IANS) Officials of the East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) and members of the Uyghur community staged protests across the United States and Canada, calling for global accountability and urgent international action over what they described as China’s “ongoing genocide” in East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.

Pakistan: Protests held in Sindh against rise in petroleum prices, inflation

IANS | April 6, 2026 12:51 PM

Islamabad, April 6 (IANS) Protests and rallies were held in Karachi, Jacobabad, Hyderabad, Sukkur and several other parts of Pakistan's Sindh province against the recent increase in petroleum prices and rising inflation, local media reported on Monday.

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM, stresses forward-looking approach based on mutual interest

IANS | April 6, 2026 12:41 PM

Dhaka, April 6 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday called on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, where both sides discussed ways to enhance bilateral engagement and cooperation across key sectors.

Indian envoy meets Nepalese Foreign Minister, discusses bilateral ties, cooperation

IANS | April 6, 2026 12:19 PM

Kathmandu, April 6 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, on Monday called on the Himalayan nation's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal and discussed bilateral relations and cooperation.

Iran warns of devastating retaliation if civilian infrastructure is attacked

IANS | April 6, 2026 11:49 AM

Tehran, April 6 (IANS) Iran on Monday warned of "much more devastating" and extensive retaliation if its civilian targets are further attacked.

You cannot eliminate ideology: Foreign expert on why Iran will not surrender to US threats

IANS | April 6, 2026 11:28 AM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) In the wake of escalating tensions between the US and Iran, foreign affairs expert K.P. Fabian has weighed in on the strategic implications of recent US actions, particularly the announcement of deadlines and threats over the Strait of Hormuz.

Pakistani forces extrajudicially kill three Baloch civilians, abduct 5 others: Rights body

IANS | April 6, 2026 11:02 AM

Quetta, April 6 (IANS) At least three Baloch civilians were extrajudicially killed, while five others were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, according to a leading human rights organisation.

International

PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam land-affected people block Karakoram Highway, thousands stranded on road

Asif’s Kolkata threat under lens; agencies suspect bid to incite terror in West Bengal

Prahaar pressure: Desperate ISI pushes Khalistani groups for strikes in north India

ETGE, Uyghur groups protest in US, Canada alleging ‘ongoing genocide’ in Xinjiang

Pakistan: Protests held in Sindh against rise in petroleum prices, inflation

Indian envoy meets Bangladesh PM, stresses forward-looking approach based on mutual interest

Indian envoy meets Nepalese Foreign Minister, discusses bilateral ties, cooperation

Iran warns of devastating retaliation if civilian infrastructure is attacked

You cannot eliminate ideology: Foreign expert on why Iran will not surrender to US threats

Pakistani forces extrajudicially kill three Baloch civilians, abduct 5 others: Rights body

LATEST NEWS

India, France exploring stronger cooperation in tech, innovation under PM Modi's leadership: Piyush Goyal

India beat Japan 2-1 to enter FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup SF

Bangladesh Awami League seeks scrapping of ‘false’ cases against party leaders, activists

Sofia Vergara dances to 'Hips Don't Lie' as Shakira celebrates her landmark 100th show

Ambassador Vinay Kwatra unveils Swami Vivekananda statue at Indian Consulate in Chicago

FIFA WC 2026: Neymar undergoes new tests, likely miss Brazil's second Group C game

Indian equity markets trade higher amid easing West Asia tensions

Lillete Dubey gives peek into her Australian getaway: Best kind of vacation

Centre hikes windfall tax on diesel, ATF exports

FIFA WC 2026: 'Physically fit Haaland primed for massive impact', says Norway coach Solbakken