Rights groups demand release of journalist Ahmad Farhad, condemn repression in PoK

IANS | July 8, 2026 11:09 AM

Dublin, July 8 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation called on the Pakistani authorities to immediately release journalist and human rights defender Ahmad Farhad and withdraw all charges against him, alleging that he is being targeted for his legitimate reporting and human rights work in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

India cooperated in US-led transnational crime probe: Canadian official

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:54 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) Indian authorities cooperated with the United States and other international law enforcement agencies during the multinational investigation that led to sweeping racketeering charges against three organised crime groups, a senior Canadian police official has said.

US goods trade deficit with India at $4.1 billion in May

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:33 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States recorded a $4.1 billion goods trade deficit with India in May, according to official data released on Tuesday, as America's overall trade deficit widened sharply amid falling exports and rising imports.

US to seek Bishnoi extradition from India

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:31 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) The United States plans to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi from India to face sweeping federal racketeering charges, with investigators saying the move is aimed at preventing him from continuing to run a global criminal network from behind bars.

US operation targets global criminal syndicates

IANS | July 8, 2026 10:14 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) A coordinated international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 24 alleged members of three transnational organised crime groups across the United States, Canada and Europe, with US authorities accusing the networks of murder, extortion, drug trafficking and other violent crimes stretching across several continents.