Ottawa, April 8 (IANS) A leading global advocacy organisation, Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA), strongly condemned the targeted protests by Canada-based Khalistani Extremists (CBKE) outside Hindu temples in the Canadian cities of Brampton and Surrey, citing incidents of severe harassment.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has scrapped most passenger discounts and cut flight frequencies as rise in jet fuel prices squeezed the air carrier’s finances, a new report has said.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire agreement reached between the US and Iran and expressed hope that the ceasefire would lead to lasting peace in West Asia.
Tehran, April 8 (IANS) India on Wednesday advised its nationals in Iran to leave expeditiously, using only embassy-suggested routes despite the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran.
Paris, April 8 (IANS) A leading international press freedom organisation strongly condemned Turkey’s use of digital censorship against exiled journalists, calling on the authorities to end the “oppressive policy”.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Foreign Affairs Expert K.P. Fabian on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire agreement by the US and Iran, terming it "very important and a good result." He said that even though Donald Trump has acknowledged the 10-point plan by Iran, it does not mean that the US President agrees to it.
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The recent busting of several terror modules created to strike in India has revealed a new pattern. There is not one single group that the members of these modules are attached to. The Faridabad module had members who were part of the Jaish-e-Mohammad. However, the ideology that they largely subscribed to was that of the Islamic State.
Dhaka, April 8 (IANS) Bangladesh Awami League has strongly condemned the arrest of Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, former Parliament speaker, calling the case against her “baseless and fabricated”.
Lucknow, April 8 (IANS) As US President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, and Tehran indicated its willingness to reopen the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible easing of tensions, Shia leaders on Wednesday claimed that global powers like the United States and Israel have been forced to step back.
New York, April 8 (IANS) United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran and urged all the parties involved in the ongoing conflict in West Asia to comply with their obligations under international law and abide by the terms of ceasefire.
