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Pakistani activist blasts regressive remarks of Munir's Army on Op Sindoor name

IANS | May 12, 2026 4:07 PM

Quetta, May 12 (IANS) Naseem Baloch, chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent remarks made by the Pakistani armed forces regarding India's selection of the name 'Operation Sindoor' for its military action, stating that the comments reflected a regressive mindset and deep-rooted bias towards women in Pakistan.

PM Modi's Netherlands visit to focus on strengthening ties, signing strategic partnership

IANS | May 12, 2026 3:20 PM

Amsterdam, May 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Netherlands later this week will focus on strengthening bilateral ties and signing a strategic partnership between the two countries, a statement released by Netherlands government.

Pakistan: Two police personnel among seven killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blast

IANS | May 12, 2026 2:44 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) At least seven people, including two police personnel, were killed in a blast in the Serai Naurang tehsil of Lakki Marwat district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Tuesday, local media reported citing information received from the local police.

India’s ethanol-blended petrol makes a splash amid global oil shock: report

IANS | May 12, 2026 2:14 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Amid global supply disruptions due to the Middle East crisis and soaring crude prices, ethanol-blended petrol is rapidly gaining ground as a sustainable fuel of the future, with India emerging as one of the world’s most closely watched biofuel success stories, according to a report in The Times Kuwait newspaper.

Singapore playing key role in China’s plan to globalise yuan: Report

IANS | May 12, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Singapore has emerged as a key hub in China’s strategy to internationalise its currency, the renminbi (RMB), and reduce dependence on the US dollar-dominated global financial system. The city state facilitates China’s monetary and capital flows, across other countries in Southeast Asia, according to a new report.

Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti network under scanner as India pushes for extradition

Vicky Nanjappa | May 12, 2026 1:41 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The name of Pakistan-based gangster Shahzad Bhatti has surfaced repeatedly in multiple investigations linked to terror recruitment, radicalisation, and espionage activities in India over the past several months. More than a dozen cases have reportedly been registered against him by various agencies.

One Indian tourist dies in Thailand, three hospitalised after losing consciousness in Phuket

IANS | May 12, 2026 1:09 PM

Bangkok, May 12 (IANS) One Indian tourist died while three others were hospitalised after reportedly losing consciousness in Thailand’s Phuket, the Indian Embassy in Thailand said on Tuesday, adding that it is closely coordinating with local authorities.

Pakistan's Karachi witnesses rise in street crimes, violence incidents

IANS | May 12, 2026 1:00 PM

Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Karachi has witnessed a rise in street crime, with people being robbed of hundreds of vehicles and mobile phones alongside an increase in killings and extortion cases from January-April period this year, local media reported on Tuesday, citing the data released by the Citizens-Police Liaison Committee (CPLC).

UN warns of deteriorating hunger and food security in Afghanistan

IANS | May 12, 2026 12:53 PM

Kabul, May 12 (IANS) The United Nations has stated that hunger and food security are deteriorating in Afghanistan, with women and children facing the most consequences amid economic and humanitarian challenges, local media reported on Tuesday.

Nearly 200 pro-Awami League lawyers barred from contesting bar elections in Bangladesh

IANS | May 12, 2026 12:52 PM

Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) At least 200 lawyers in Bangladesh associated with the Awami League have been banned from contesting in at least 13 bar association elections since January, local media reported on Tuesday, citing members of lawyers' associations across the country.

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Pakistani activist blasts regressive remarks of Munir's Army on Op Sindoor name

PM Modi's Netherlands visit to focus on strengthening ties, signing strategic partnership

Pakistan: Two police personnel among seven killed in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa blast

India’s ethanol-blended petrol makes a splash amid global oil shock: report

Singapore playing key role in China’s plan to globalise yuan: Report

Pak gangster Shahzad Bhatti network under scanner as India pushes for extradition

One Indian tourist dies in Thailand, three hospitalised after losing consciousness in Phuket

Pakistan's Karachi witnesses rise in street crimes, violence incidents

UN warns of deteriorating hunger and food security in Afghanistan

Nearly 200 pro-Awami League lawyers barred from contesting bar elections in Bangladesh

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