Powerful Baroud dance performance greets Indian Ambassador in Algerian city

IANS | June 8, 2026 4:14 PM

Algiers, June 8 (IANS) A warm ceremonial welcome with the powerful 'Baroud dance', a thunderous celebratory display of rifles, rhythm, and cultural pride, was given to Indian Ambassador Swati Vijay Kulkarni as she visited Laghuat, a town considered the 'gateway to the desert', 400 kms away from the country's capital Algiers.

Renewed attacks in West Asia matter of utmost concern: India

IANS | June 8, 2026 3:32 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) India on Monday expressed regret over the renewed attacks in West Asia and called on all parties to de-escalate tensions while asserting that the fresh developments are a matter of utmost concern to the international community.

Asim Munir’s multi-front gamble backfires as PoK unrest spreads globally

Vicky Nanjappa | June 8, 2026 1:46 PM

New Delhi, June 8 (IANS) For Field Marshal Asim Munir, it is becoming a classic case of trying to bite off more than he can chew. Seeking to divert attention from the major setback and embarrassment inflicted by the Indian armed forces during Operation Sindoor, Munir appears to have opened multiple fronts simultaneously, widening the scope of his challenges.

Afghanistan: UN expresses concern over detention of women in Herat

IANS | June 8, 2026 1:34 PM

Kabul, June 8 (IANS) The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has voiced concern over the detention of women by Taliban authorities in Herat for alleged non-compliance with dress requirements, stressing that the action raises serious human rights concerns.