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FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi's alarm versus India’s striking diplomatic success

Deepika Bhan | March 15, 2026 4:09 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) The image of a ship carrying cooking gas safely heading home may not ordinarily evoke strong emotions. But in a world shaken by conflict and uncertainty, the sight of two Indian-flagged LPG carriers cutting through the tense waters of the Strait of Hormuz felt like something more than routine maritime movement. It felt like reassurance.

Arrests of five Pakistanis in Bahrain highlight gap in Islamabad's consular protection abroad: Report

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:59 PM

Islamabad, March 15 (IANS) The recent arrest of five Pakistani nationals in Bahrain for recording and sharing clips of the intensifying conflict in West Asia has raised concerns about their legal rights and the measures Islamabad can pursue to protect its citizens held abroad during wartime, a report said on Sunday.

In India's Op Sindoor against Pakistan, Chinese missiles were soundly defeated: Report

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:49 PM

Washington, March 15 (IANS) During India's Operation Sindoor, the Chinese missiles used by the Pakistani military were soundly defeated for four consecutive days, according to a recent report.

Karachi mall fire: Gul Plaza management says rescuers arrived late, didn't try to evacuate trapped people

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:30 PM

Islamabad, March 15 (IANS) Pakistan's judicial commission investigating the devastating January 17 fire at Gul Plaza mall in Karachi was told that rescue services arrived late and failed to evacuate people trapped inside during the crucial early hours of the blaze, local media reported.

IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

IANS | March 15, 2026 3:29 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) Negotiations between Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the release of a $1 billion tranche have reportedly stalled again due to the country's weak tax collection and doubts about the credibility of the current budget, reports said.

India most 'proactive and responsive' in safeguarding its people abroad: Report

IANS | March 15, 2026 2:32 PM

Kuwait City, March 15 (IANS) India's strong commitment to protecting its citizens stranded in conflict zones and crises worldwide has reinforced the country's reputation as one of the most "proactive and responsive" nations when it comes to safeguarding its people abroad, according to a latest report.

China codifies assimilation policies into law threatening ethnic minority identity: Report

IANS | March 15, 2026 1:29 PM

Beijing, March 15 (IANS) China is increasingly restricting the minority autonomy in education, language, and religion through both political campaigns and legal reforms. By codifying assimilation policies into law, Beijing is entering a new stage of frontier governance -- one aimed not just at managing ethnic diversity but fundamentally reshaping it, a report said on Sunday.

EAM Jaishankar to embark on Belgium visit today, discuss strengthening ties with EU

IANS | March 15, 2026 1:01 PM

New Delhi, March 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday will embark on his visit to Belgium, where he will be attending the European Union (EU) Foreign Affairs Council and bilateral meetings with EU leadership and Belgian counterparts, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

Pakistan's social, legal system allows honour killings to continue: Report

IANS | March 15, 2026 12:31 PM

Colombo, March 15 (IANS) The continued cycle of honour killings across Pakistan reflects a legal framework that has long offered perpetrators an escape route under the guise of religious justice.

Another Awami League leader dies in Bangladesh police custody

IANS | March 15, 2026 12:13 PM

Dhaka, March 15 (IANS) As custodial deaths of Awami League members continue to rise in Bangladesh, another party leader died in custody at Keraniganj Central Jail in Dhaka, local media reported on Sunday.

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FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi's alarm versus India’s striking diplomatic success

Arrests of five Pakistanis in Bahrain highlight gap in Islamabad's consular protection abroad: Report

In India's Op Sindoor against Pakistan, Chinese missiles were soundly defeated: Report

Karachi mall fire: Gul Plaza management says rescuers arrived late, didn't try to evacuate trapped people

IMF holds back $1 billion loan as Pakistan fails to meet tax target

India most 'proactive and responsive' in safeguarding its people abroad: Report

China codifies assimilation policies into law threatening ethnic minority identity: Report

EAM Jaishankar to embark on Belgium visit today, discuss strengthening ties with EU

Pakistan's social, legal system allows honour killings to continue: Report

Another Awami League leader dies in Bangladesh police custody

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