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Attempts made by Khalistani separatists to undermine India's unity will continue to fail: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:34 PM

Ottawa/Washington, Aug 8 (IANS) The Khalistani extremist campaign on foreign soil, conducted under the banners of the so-called 'Khalistan Referendum' and 'Khalistan Car Rally' in an attempt to challenge India's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, does not represent the voice of millions of Sikhs in India. Instead, it reflects the political agenda of a handful of separatist organisations and fringe groups seeking to propagate misinformation from abroad, a report has stated.

UK grooming gang scandal: Pakistani-origin men’s involvement puts Islamabad under scrutiny

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) Amid revelations of Pakistani-origin British men being implicated in grooming gang scandals involving sexual exploitation of children across major cities in the United Kingdom, Islamabad cannot continue to dismiss external criticism as prejudice while avoiding difficult questions about child protection, political accountability and systemic violence against women, a report has stated.

US lawmaker’s comments on FCRA expose foreign influence on internal matters that India seeks to regulate: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:33 PM

Brussels, Aug 8 (IANS) US Republican Congressman Riley Moore’s criticism of the proposed amendments to India’s Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), arguing that they could allow the Indian government more control over churches and Christian organisations and negatively affect India-US relations, amounts to little more than propaganda, a report has stated.

West stays silent amid Pakistan’s new media crackdown on foreign journalists: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:20 PM

Tel Aviv, Aug 8 (IANS) As Pakistan tightens restrictions on foreign journalists, the muted response from Western governments has emerged as one of the most striking aspects of the latest media crackdown.

Islamabad fails miserably in addressing young generation's aspirations in PoJK

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:09 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) As Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) witnesses a series of protests reflecting the region’s deepening economic hardships, the demonstrations are being spearheaded by students and professionals under the banner of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC).

July saw massive surge in violence and killings in Balochistan: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 8:08 PM

Quetta, Aug 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s decision to arm and finance former Afghan National Army (ANA) personnel, coupled with its continued militarised counterinsurgency campaign in Balochistan, risks fuelling further violence, a report has stated.

Nepal: Bad weather delays recovery of suspected climbers' bodies

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:47 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 8 (IANS) A police team has been unable to reach the base camp of Yalung Ri mountain in Nepal's Rolwaling range in Dolakha district for the past three days to recover five bodies believed to be those of climbers buried in a deadly avalanche last year.

Secular voices under great pressure as extremists gain ground in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:46 PM

Dhaka, Aug 8 (IANS) Bangladesh is witnessing a worrying shift, with secular voices, women's rights and freedom of expression appearing increasingly vulnerable, while individuals linked to extremist violence are receiving increasing sympathy and organised support, a report has stated.

Reopening of Hormuz depends on US making amends for MoU violations: Iran FM

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:45 PM

Tehran, Aug 8 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz depends on the US making amends for its 'violations' of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Afghanistan: Return of migrants from Pakistan increasing pressure on vulnerable communities

IANS | August 8, 2026 7:23 PM

Kabul, Aug 8 (IANS) Malnutrition cases have doubled in the past three months in several surveyed areas in Afghanistan as the war-torn country also faces further pressure due to return of migrants from Pakistan and Iran, local media reported on Saturday.

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Attempts made by Khalistani separatists to undermine India's unity will continue to fail: Report

UK grooming gang scandal: Pakistani-origin men’s involvement puts Islamabad under scrutiny

US lawmaker’s comments on FCRA expose foreign influence on internal matters that India seeks to regulate: Report

West stays silent amid Pakistan’s new media crackdown on foreign journalists: Report

Islamabad fails miserably in addressing young generation's aspirations in PoJK

July saw massive surge in violence and killings in Balochistan: Report

Nepal: Bad weather delays recovery of suspected climbers' bodies

Secular voices under great pressure as extremists gain ground in Bangladesh: Report

Reopening of Hormuz depends on US making amends for MoU violations: Iran FM

Afghanistan: Return of migrants from Pakistan increasing pressure on vulnerable communities

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