Trump condemns attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh

IANS | November 1, 2024 9:13 AM

New York, Nov 1 (IANS) Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has condemned the attacks on Hindus and other minorities in Bangladesh and gave an assurance that he would strengthen the partnership with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and India.

8,000 N. Korean troops deployed in Russia's Kursk region: Blinken

IANS | November 1, 2024 7:16 AM

Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) As many as 8,000 North Korean troops have been deployed to Russia's western front-line Kursk region and are expected to enter into combat "in the coming days", US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said, warning that they would become "legitimate" military targets.

Lahore smog emergency: Maryam Nawaz seeks India's help

IANS | October 30, 2024 2:46 PM

Lahore, Oct 30 (IANS) Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, Maryam Nawaz Sharif stated on Wednesday that she plans to write a letter to Bhagwant Mann, the CM of Indian Punjab, seeking cooperation to tackle the issue of smog, which has engulfed the whole region, especially Lahore which has become the most polluted city in the world with AQI even going past 900 earlier this week.