Quetta, Aug 15 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) on Friday denounced the recent decision by the United States to designate its special unit Majeed Brigade a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO), slamming the move as a "deviation from ground realities" and "an implicit endorsement of the colonial narrative" by an international power.
Quetta, Aug 15 (IANS) Leading Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch on Friday appreciated Prime Minister Narendra Modi's statement regarding the exploration of India's critical minerals under the National Critical Minerals Mission (NCMM) delivered during his address to the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the country’s 79th Independence Day.
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) Kash Patel, Director of the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), on Friday extended his greetings to India as the country celebrated its 79th Independence Day. Patel took to his social media sharing highlights of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation from the Red Fort on the occasion of the celebration.
Hanoi, Aug 15 (IANS) India's drive for defence self reliance and technological advancement has received a significant boost with the approval of a $2.3 billion (Rs 20,000 crore) project to develop next-generation Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS) for the Indian Air Force (IAF), a report cited on Friday. The development underscores India’s commitment to strengthening surveillance, reconnaissance, and situational awareness, while reflecting its foresight in addressing emerging security challenges amid a complex geopolitical landscape.
Stockholm, Aug 15 (IANS) China-Pakistan technological nexus has drastically changed the security landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, systematically equipping terrorist organisations with sophisticated military-grade communication systems and surveillance technologies, a report cited on Friday. It stated that what were once conventional insurgency tactics have now evolved into advanced digital warfare capabilities, altering the dynamics of cross-border militancy.
Athens, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan Senate's recent decision to abolish the death penalty for only two crimes has sparked significant debate in the country, with Christian activists and human rights advocates demanding broader reforms, especially regarding the issue of blasphemy laws, a report mentioned on Friday.
Stockholm, Aug 15 (IANS) Two people were injured in a shooting near a mosque in Sweden's Orebro city on Friday, according to the local police. A major police operation is being conducted and the people have been asked to stay away from the area, local media reported.
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked several world leaders who sent their greetings to him and people of India on the occasion.
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) At least 33 people have been killed and 25 others are missing after heavy rains and a cloudburst caused floods and landslides in several districts of northwestern Pakistan, officials said on Friday, local media reported.
Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) In August 1947, two nations - India and Pakistan - were born almost as twins, separated by an arbitrary border, having shared a colonial past and launched into the modern world with battered economies and fractured societies. 70 years later, India has surged into the ranks of the world’s most powerful economies and largest democracies while Pakistan has faltered, burdened by political instability, economic crisis, and the persistent shadow of its military establishment, a report said on Friday.
