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Two female Baloch 'fidayeen' fighters among 11 who attacked Pakistani forces

IANS | February 2, 2026 10:47 AM

Quetta, Feb 2 (IANS) The Baloch rebel group Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that its ongoing offensive, titled Operation Herof Phase II, has been underway for more than 40 hours across multiple districts of Balochistan, alleging heavy casualties among Pakistani security forces and asserting control over several urban and rural areas.

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan leads high-level military visit to Armenia to deepen defence ties

IANS | February 2, 2026 10:21 AM

Yerevan, Feb 2 (IANS) A high-level Indian defence delegation led by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has arrived in Armenia for a four-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence and security cooperation between the two countries.

Islamic principles bar women from top party post, says Bangladesh Jamaat

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:53 AM

Dhaka, Feb 2 (IANS) Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has said that women cannot hold the highest leadership position in the party, stating that the party follows Islamic principles, which “do not allow women to serve as ameer”.

US experts back India's growth, urge manufacturing push

IANS | February 2, 2026 9:24 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) The latest union budget reinforces India’s strong growth momentum and sends positive signals on trade and investment, US-based economists and business leaders said Sunday, and urged a sharper push on manufacturing competitiveness.

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, says recognition of shared universal responsibility

IANS | February 2, 2026 8:56 AM

Dharamsala, Feb 2 (IANS) Globally acclaimed spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, 90, has won his first Grammy Award for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The Nobel Peace Laureate competed against Milli Vanilli’s Fab Morvan, US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, show host Trevor Noah, and actress Kathy Garver.

Pakistani forces kill over 140 in two-day Balochistan clashes

IANS | February 2, 2026 8:49 AM

Islamabad, Feb 2 (IANS) Pakistani security forces killed 145 people during a 40-hour military operation launched in response to a series of what authorities described as “coordinated” gun and bomb attacks across Balochistan, local media reported, quoting provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti.

US Congressman Thanedar starts 2026 election race with $6.4 million cash

IANS | February 2, 2026 7:42 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) US Congressman Shri Thanedar has entered the 2026 election cycle with a strong financial position, reporting $6.4 million in cash on hand at the end of 2025, according to his year-end campaign finance filing released by his campaign.

Machado says transition in Venezuela is 'unstoppable'

IANS | February 2, 2026 7:34 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said the transition away from the Maduro regime is “unstoppable,” arguing that sustained US pressure is forcing changes inside Venezuela even as the opposition continues to push for a democratic transfer of power.

US-based NGO welcomes Budget boost for Divyangjan

IANS | February 2, 2026 6:59 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) A US-based disability advocacy non-profit welcomed India’s Union Budget 2026, saying new schemes focused on skills, jobs, and assistive support mark a major step toward empowering persons with disabilities.

India's Budget seen boosting NRI role, tech push, says US policy expert

Lalit K Jha | February 2, 2026 6:43 AM

Washington, Feb 2 (IANS) The union budget sends a clear signal that New Delhi is actively courting global capital, talent, and strategic autonomy, with non-resident Indians placed at the center of that effort, a US-based policy expert said.

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Two female Baloch 'fidayeen' fighters among 11 who attacked Pakistani forces

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan leads high-level military visit to Armenia to deepen defence ties

Islamic principles bar women from top party post, says Bangladesh Jamaat

US experts back India's growth, urge manufacturing push

Dalai Lama wins first Grammy, says recognition of shared universal responsibility

Pakistani forces kill over 140 in two-day Balochistan clashes

US Congressman Thanedar starts 2026 election race with $6.4 million cash

Machado says transition in Venezuela is 'unstoppable'

US-based NGO welcomes Budget boost for Divyangjan

India's Budget seen boosting NRI role, tech push, says US policy expert

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