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Lahore meeting clears new ISI plan: Drugs, guns and Khalistan movement revival via Punjab

Vicky Nanjappa | January 16, 2026 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Fresh Intelligence inputs suggest that Pakistan-based actors are trying to flood the Punjab market with drugs, arms and ammunition. At a recent meeting that was held in Lahore, it was decided that the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) would lead this operation. The modus operandi is to flood Punjab with drugs, arms and ammunition.

Pakistan: Police intensifies detention of Afghan refugees in Islamabad

IANS | January 16, 2026 3:08 PM

Kabul, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistani police has increased arrests of Afghan refugees in Islamabad, shifting dozens, including a journalist, to temporary camps amid deportation operations, local media reported.

US Ambassador Gor highlights bolstering India-US ties during first Mumbai visit

IANS | January 16, 2026 2:57 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Sergio Gor, the new American Ambassador to India, on Friday visited the US Consulate in Mumbai on his first visit to the Indian city.

Pakistan caught in love-hate relation with IMF

IANS | January 16, 2026 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be caught in a love-hate relationship with the IMF. Although the crisis-ridden country is surviving through periodic transfusions of IMF funds, ironically, the multilateral institution is coming under heavy criticism in its media.

Did Pakistan media anticipate US move to impose visa restrictions?

IANS | January 16, 2026 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Pakistan’s media had last year anticipated certain visa curbs by the United States, largely due to escalating security and immigration concerns reflecting Washington’s move towards policy changes and domestic speculations before the recent official announcement.

India attaches highest priority to working with Japan in international forums: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | January 16, 2026 1:56 PM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Hailing the ties between India and Japan, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Friday that New Delhi attaches the highest priority to working with Tokyo in international forums such as the Quad, the United Nations and the G20.

Pakistan: Cop shot dead by gunmen in Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali

IANS | January 16, 2026 1:38 PM

Quetta, Jan 16 (IANS) A policeman was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Dera Murad Jamali area of Pakistan's Balochistan, local media reported on Friday.

Hindu teacher’s home set ablaze in Bangladesh amid rising attacks on minorities

IANS | January 16, 2026 12:57 PM

Dhaka, Jan 16 (IANS) As a disturbing pattern of violence against minorities continues to escalate in Bangladesh, a Hindu home was set ablaze in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet district.

German envoy hails Chancellor Merz’s first visit to India

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:57 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Germany’s Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, on Friday welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s first official visit to India, highlighting the breadth of discussions held during the trip, including key areas such as defence cooperation, trade, investment and migration.

Rising gas prices leave Chinese villagers vulnerable in dangerously cold weather: Report

IANS | January 16, 2026 11:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) China, which banned the burning of coal for residential heating around Beijing to tackle the problem of air pollution in winter has left many villagers “vulnerable in dangerously cold weather,” a new report has revealed.

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Lahore meeting clears new ISI plan: Drugs, guns and Khalistan movement revival via Punjab

Pakistan: Police intensifies detention of Afghan refugees in Islamabad

US Ambassador Gor highlights bolstering India-US ties during first Mumbai visit

Pakistan caught in love-hate relation with IMF

Did Pakistan media anticipate US move to impose visa restrictions?

India attaches highest priority to working with Japan in international forums: EAM Jaishankar

Pakistan: Cop shot dead by gunmen in Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali

Hindu teacher’s home set ablaze in Bangladesh amid rising attacks on minorities

German envoy hails Chancellor Merz’s first visit to India

Rising gas prices leave Chinese villagers vulnerable in dangerously cold weather: Report

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