Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of 'forcible disappearances' (IANS Analysis)

IANS | December 19, 2024 10:34 PM

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Forcible disappearances in Balochistan have become one of the most urgent human rights issues in the region, particularly over the last two decades. These disappearances predominantly involve Baloch activists, intellectuals, and members of nationalist groups who are abducted by state security forces or unidentified armed groups.

Putin once again hails strength of India's growing economy under PM Modi

IANS | December 19, 2024 8:01 PM

Moscow, Dec 19 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday once again acknowledged India's growing economic prowess while highlighting his government's continued efforts to keep the overall economic situation in the country normal and stable despite the long and ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

India’s envoy, US officials discuss advancing space partnership

IANS | December 19, 2024 10:47 AM

New York, Dec 19 (IANS) India’s Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and US officials met at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Johnson Space Centre in Houston to take stock of space cooperation between the two countries and discuss advancing their partnership.

Gunman in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder indicted in New York City

IANS | December 18, 2024 5:59 AM

New York, Dec 18 (IANS) Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch have announced the indictment of Luigi Mangione, 26, for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Midtown of Manhattan on December 4.