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India's pragmatic Middle East strategy deepens ties with Israel: Report

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:29 PM

Washington, March 27 (IANS) India's balanced and pragmatic approach amid the evolving geopolitical landscape in the Middle East is likely to deepen its strategic partnership with Israel. According to a report in the US-based think tank ‘Middle East Forum', over the past three decades, India’s strategic partnership with Israel has grown steadily and evolved from limited diplomatic interactions into a robust security and technology relationship.

Pak tries playing arbitrator between US-Iran, but continues its 'open war' on Kabul ignoring mediation overtures

IANS | March 27, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a mediator in the escalating US-Iran conflict, leveraging its diplomatic ties, according to reports, while its own ongoing war with Afghanistan remains unresolved despite several attempts at arbitration by other nations in the region.

Human rights group calls Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul rehab centre ‘unlawful’, flags possible war crime

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:54 PM

New York, March 27 (IANS) Human Rights Watch, a US-based advocacy group, on Friday termed the recent Pakistani airstrikes on a rehabilitation centre in Kabul as “an unlawful attack” and warned that the incident could amount to a possible war crime, raising serious concerns over civilian safety and adherence to international law.

Relief amid global oil volatility: NDA leaders praise Centre’s excise duty cut on fuel

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:42 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) The Centre’s decision to slash excise duty by Rs 10 on petrol and diesel has drawn widespread appreciation from leaders across the ruling NDA, who described the move as a timely intervention aimed at easing inflationary pressure and providing relief to citizens amid a challenging global energy scenario.

PM Modi congratulates Balendra Shah on being sworn in as Nepal's PM

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Balendra Shah on being sworn in as Nepal's Prime Minister and expressed readiness to work with him to take the friendship between the two nations to greater heights for the benefit of citizens of both countries.

Pakistan’s blasphemy laws paralyse institutions, undermine justice: Rights group

IANS | March 27, 2026 1:32 PM

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Friday alleged that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are being exploited as a tool of systematic coercion, enabling organised religious groups and their allies to intimidate judges, prosecutors, police, and politicians, effectively holding the country’s justice system and broader state machinery hostage.

Pakistan resumes deportation of Afghan refugees through Torkham border

IANS | March 27, 2026 12:57 PM

Islamabad, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan has resumed deportation of undocumented Afghan refugees through the Torkham border after the border was reopened for one-way pedestrian movement after its month-long closure due to clashes between Kabul and Islamabad, local media reported on Friday.

Rights body alleges another extrajudicial killing of civilian by Pakistan forces in Balochistan

IANS | March 27, 2026 12:31 PM

Quetta, March 27 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation has alleged that Pakistani forces carried out another extrajudicial killing of a civilian in Balochistan, raising fresh concerns over human rights violations in the region.

Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest ever Prime Minister

IANS | March 27, 2026 11:57 AM

Kathmandu, March 27 (IANS) Balendra Shah, the parliamentary party leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Nepal. The 35-year-old leader is the youngest elected Prime Minister of Nepal.

Pan-India fake currency network expands as new entry points emerge

Vicky Nanjappa | March 27, 2026 11:36 AM

New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) India’s security agencies have flagged the increasing number of entry points through which fake currency is being circulated in the market. At first fake currency was being pushed into Nepal from Pakistan before making its entry into India. However, with the Indian agencies stepping up vigilance at the Nepal border, the focus shifted to Malda in West Bengal.

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India's pragmatic Middle East strategy deepens ties with Israel: Report

Pak tries playing arbitrator between US-Iran, but continues its 'open war' on Kabul ignoring mediation overtures

Human rights group calls Pakistani airstrikes on Kabul rehab centre ‘unlawful’, flags possible war crime

Relief amid global oil volatility: NDA leaders praise Centre’s excise duty cut on fuel

PM Modi congratulates Balendra Shah on being sworn in as Nepal's PM

Pakistan’s blasphemy laws paralyse institutions, undermine justice: Rights group

Pakistan resumes deportation of Afghan refugees through Torkham border

Rights body alleges another extrajudicial killing of civilian by Pakistan forces in Balochistan

Balendra Shah sworn in as Nepal’s youngest ever Prime Minister

Pan-India fake currency network expands as new entry points emerge

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