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TATP trail points to possible ISKP role in Faridabad module’s Delhi blast

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:18 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Investigators are not ruling out the possibility of the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) assisting the Faridabad module to execute the Delhi Red Fort blasts. This stems from the fact that the explosives that were used are the most preferred choice of the Islamic State which has executed blasts across the world. Forensic experts probing the case have found that Triacetone Triperoxide (TATP) was mixed with Ammonium Nitrate.

Sheikh Hasina slams verdict given by 'rigged tribunal', calls it 'biased' and 'politically motivated'

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:16 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday alleged that the verdict announced against her came from a “rigged tribunal” set up and presided over by the unelected interim government led by Muhammad Yunus which lacks a democratic mandate, calling the ruling "biased" and "politically motivated".

Iran offers condolences to India over death of Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia bus accident

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:10 PM

New Delhi/Tehran, Nov 17 (IANS) The Iranian Embassy in New Delhi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over death of Indian pilgrims in a bus accident in Saudi Arabia's Madina, extending condolences to the people of India.

45 pilgrims from Hyderabad killed in Saudi bus tragedy: Police Commissioner

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:02 PM

Hyderabad, Nov 17 (IANS) As many as 45 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad died when a bus carrying them caught fire after a collision with an oil tanker near Madina in Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan: Protests against Constitutional Amendment grow

IANS | November 17, 2025 3:01 PM

Islamabad, Nov 17 (IANS) Activists from the Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT) political party and its women wing Sindhiyani Tehreek (ST) continue to protest against the 27th Constitutional Amendment, corporate farming, new canals on the Indus River, honour killings and the exploitation of the resources of Sindh province, local media reported on Monday.

Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death over crimes against humanity charges

IANS | November 17, 2025 2:25 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday pronounced a death sentence for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina after it found her guilty on the charges of crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations in July of last year.

Sheikh Hasina deserves maximum punishment: B'desh ICT; pardons ex-top cop

IANS | November 17, 2025 2:19 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday said that former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina deserves "maximum punishment" after it found her guilty on the charges of crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations in July of last year.

Bangladesh ICT convicts Sheikh Hasina for crimes against humanity during July protests

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:53 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on Monday convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her two top aides on the charges of crimes against humanity related to the demonstrations in July of last year.

B'desh police arrest 21 Awami League leaders protesting against Sheikh Hasina's trial

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:41 PM

Dhaka, Nov 17 (IANS) At least 21 leaders and activists of the Awami League were arrested by Bangladesh police across Narayanganj district over the past 36 hours, as of Monday morning, local media reported.

JGU expands India-Japan academic ties with five new study programmes

IANS | November 17, 2025 1:37 PM

Sonipat, Nov 17 (IANS) In a major boost to India-Japan academic cooperation and student mobility, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) on Monday announced the launch of five new Short-Term Study Abroad Programmes (ST-SAPs) across leading Japanese universities for Summer 2026. It is one of the largest Japan-focused internationalisation Initiatives by an Indian University.