Former US Vice President Dick Cheney passes away at 84

IANS | November 4, 2025 6:51 PM

Washington, Nov 4 (IANS) Former US Vice President Dick Cheney passed away at the age of 84 years on Monday due to complications of pneumonia, cardiac and vascular disease, according to a statement released by his family.

India and US focus on bolstering defence ties during Military Cooperation Group meeting in Hawaii

IANS | November 4, 2025 2:57 PM

Honolulu, Nov 4 (IANS) Senior military leaders of India and the United States are holding "productive discussions" focusing on strengthening bilateral defence engagements, enhancing interoperability and promoting a free, open and secure Indo-Pacific region, during the two-day India–US Military Cooperation Group (MCG) meeting which got underway at Hawaii, earlier today, India time.

Sindhi leader writes to US lawmaker, alleges political repression, torture in Pakistan

IANS | November 4, 2025 12:34 PM

Berlin, Nov 4 (IANS) Shafi Burfat, Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Maha (JSMM), wrote to American Congressman Brad Sherman with copies sent to several international human rights organisations, accusing Pakistan of subjecting indigenous communities, including Sindhis, to the worst forms of slavery, political repression, economic exploitation, and brutal torture of political activists.