United Nations, Sep 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar launched his lightning diplomacy rounds on Monday, meeting France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on the eve of the high-level meeting set to begin Tuesday.
Quetta, Sep 21 (IANS) As violence against Baloch civilians escalates across Pakistan, a leading human rights organisation on Monday brought to light the extrajudicial killing of two Baloch youths by Pakistani forces,
Kampala, Sep 21 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to Uganda, Upendra Singh Rawat, on Monday called on Ugandan President Museveni, reaffirming mutual appreciation for bilateral partnership, the High Commission of India in Uganda said.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation on Monday has expressed grave concern over the relentless targeting of Ahmadis in Pakistan, where violence, intimidation and mob activity have followed them from the workplace to places of worship and their homes, with attackers allegedly emboldened by the climate of impunity.
Dhaka, Sep 21 (IANS) Several books written by leaders of terrorist groups Al-Qaeda and Islamic State (IS) that advocate the killing of innocent civilians and destabilising governments are being openly sold in shops, online bookstores, as well as at the ongoing book fair in Bangladesh organised by the government-run Islamic Foundation, a report has stated.
Nicosia, Sep 21 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Cyprus joined the Nicosia Municipality and the island's largest volunteering campaign for a clean-up drive at the city's historic centre, as Indian missions around the world continued to mark 'Seva Pakhwada'.
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) A petition challenging the 30-day detention orders issued against Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan's three sisters was filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday, requesting their immediate release, local media reported.
Quetta, Sep 21 (IANS) Leading Human rights organisation in Pakistan, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), on Monday decried the life sentence of Baloch activist Gullazadi Baloch as a "predetermined verdict" and a "continuation of state persecution" against peaceful Baloch political voices.
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday expressed grief at the passing of the Dubai Ruler's brother, Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with visiting Japanese Members of Parliament from the ruling-Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in New Delhi on Monday, with discussions held on political and economic issues of shared interest.
