Punjab Police bust cross-border drug cartel; 105 kg heroin seized

IANS | October 27, 2024 9:45 AM

Chandigarh, Oct 27 (IANS) In an intelligence-led operation, Punjab Police on Sunday busted a cross-border cartel using water route to transport drugs by seizing 105 kg heroin from two associates of foreign-based drug smuggler Navpreet Singh alias Nav Bhullar.

Finance Minister Sitharaman highlights India's commitment to African nations

IANS | October 27, 2024 5:45 AM

Washington D.C., Oct 27 (IANS) Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman has highlighted India's commitment towards African countries which has been redefined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, particularly in areas such as infrastructure development and healthcare and also urged the G7 and G20 nations to intensify their support.

Will respond if Iran initiates new escalation: Israel

IANS | October 26, 2024 9:43 AM

Tel Aviv, Oct 26 (IANS) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Saturday the successful completion of "precise and targeted strikes" against multiple military targets in Iran that posed an immediate threat to Israel.

Pakistan religious leader writes letter to President Zardari, expresses concern at Zakir Naik's 'anti-Christian' remarks

IANS | October 25, 2024 7:00 AM

Sahiwal (Pakistan), Oct 25 (IANS) Reverend Azad Marshall, President Bishop of the Synod, the Church of Pakistan, Reverend Azad Marshall, in a recent letter to President Asif Ali Zardari, expressed his concern regarding the remarks made by controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik about the Christian community and their faith during his recent visit to the country as a state guest.