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The Zakir Naik Fiasco: State guest preaches misogyny in Pakistan (IANS Opinion)

IANS | October 27, 2024 7:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Zakir Naik, a controversial Islamic preacher known for his polarising sermons, is currently on a month-long visit to Pakistan as a state guest, having commenced his trip on September 30 and scheduled to conclude on October 28. His itinerary includes delivering public lectures across various cities and engaging with senior government officials.

Congress' Rashid Alvi urges for transparency on agreements with China

IANS | October 27, 2024 11:52 AM

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) On Sunday, Congress leader Rashid Alvi called for the disclosure of the specific issues on which agreements have been reached between India and China.

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen

IANS | October 27, 2024 10:00 AM

Chennai, Oct 27 (IANS) The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested 12 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing near Neduntheevu.

Israel completes airstrike on Iranian targets, Tehran reports 'limited damage'

IANS | October 27, 2024 7:07 AM

Tehran/Jerusalem, Oct 27 (IANS) Israel has said that it had completed waves of pre-dawn airstrikes on military targets in Iran in what it called a retaliatory move to recent months of attacks from Iran, with Iran reporting that it had successfully countered the Israeli assault.

US election: Harris rolls out stars, celebs in final phase of campaign

IANS | October 26, 2024 9:59 PM

Washington, Oct 26 (IANS) It was Beyonce on Friday, Bruce Springsteen on Thursday and Eminem on Wednesday. US Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is trotting out celebrities in these final days of the race for the White House in the hope of reaching out to the undecided voters, turnout voters and keep the momentum going.

EgyptAir temporarily suspends services to Iraq's Baghdad, Erbil over security concerns

IANS | October 26, 2024 8:49 PM

Cairo, Oct 26 (IANS) EgyptAir, the flag carrier of Egypt, announced on Saturday that it had canceled all flights to Iraq's capital, Baghdad, and the northern Iraqi city of Erbil due to ongoing regional developments, Egypt's Ministry of Civil Aviation said in a statement.

Ongoing hostilities are to nobody’s benefit, asserts India after Israeli airstrikes on Iran

IANS | October 26, 2024 8:02 PM

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) India on Saturday said that it remains "deeply concerned" by the evolving escalation in West Asia and its ramifications for peace and stability in the region and beyond.

Bloodbath in Pakistan: 15 security personnel killed in 48 hours

Hamza Ameer | October 26, 2024 7:18 PM

Islamabad, Oct 26 (IANS) At least 15 security personnel have been killed in attacks spread across Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province in the past 48 hours, sending the law enforcement agencies into a tizzy in a region plagued by unrest.

Qatar, Jordan and UAE join Saudi Arabia in condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran

IANS | October 26, 2024 3:01 PM

Doha, Oct 26 (IANS) Qatar, Jordan and UAE joined Saudi Arabia on Saturday in condemning the airstrikes launched by Israel on the territory of Iran while expressing deep concern over the continued escalation and its repercussions on security and stability in the region.

India shows mirror to Pak at UNSC meet on despicable condition of minority women

IANS | October 26, 2024 10:35 AM

United Nations, Oct 26 (IANS) India rebuked Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue during a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) debate, condemning the move as "despicable" and a "mischievous provocation" rooted in Pakistan's "tried and tested tactic of spreading misinformation." It also showed the mirror to Pakistan on the despicable condition of minority women in the country.

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The Zakir Naik Fiasco: State guest preaches misogyny in Pakistan (IANS Opinion)

Congress' Rashid Alvi urges for transparency on agreements with China

Sri Lankan Navy arrests 12 Tamil Nadu fishermen

Israel completes airstrike on Iranian targets, Tehran reports 'limited damage'

US election: Harris rolls out stars, celebs in final phase of campaign

EgyptAir temporarily suspends services to Iraq's Baghdad, Erbil over security concerns

Ongoing hostilities are to nobody’s benefit, asserts India after Israeli airstrikes on Iran

Bloodbath in Pakistan: 15 security personnel killed in 48 hours

Qatar, Jordan and UAE join Saudi Arabia in condemning Israeli airstrikes on Iran

India shows mirror to Pak at UNSC meet on despicable condition of minority women

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