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SFJ-Bhatti nexus aims to provoke police action, fuel anti-India narrative globally

Vicky Nanjappa | July 31, 2026 1:31 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) There is a new headache for the Indian security agencies as it has been noticed in recent weeks that foreign networks are using the online space to instigate some youth in the country. Multiple foreign networks have been working in tandem to run a massive propaganda campaign in a bid to instigate the youth into indulging in violence.

Foreign Secretary Misri calls on Bhutan King, reviews progress in development cooperation

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:26 PM

Thimphu, July 31 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on Bhutan King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck on Friday and shared progress in bilateral development cooperation.

Pakistan: Students stage protest against digital library closure in Balochistan

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:23 PM

Quetta, July 31 (IANS) Several students staged a peaceful march in Balochistan’s Khuzdar district against the closure of a Digital Library by Pakistani authorities, alleging that the move had disrupted their education and left them with no option but to study along the roadside, local media reported on Friday.

Italy PM Meloni threatens to suspend Schengen area with Spain over Ceuta migration crisis

IANS | July 31, 2026 1:13 PM

Rome, July 31 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced that Rome was ready to take "extraordinary measures" to defend Italy's borders and the safety of citizens, including through the suspension of the Schengen area with Spain.

Deadly coal mine blast in Pakistan kills 15, more than two dozen still trapped

IANS | July 31, 2026 12:57 PM

Quetta, July 31 (IANS) At least 15 coal miners were killed, while more than two dozen others remain trapped after a methane gas explosion ripped through a coal mine in the Sorange coalfield in Pakistan's Balochistan province, local media reported on Friday.

BLA's tactical evolution keeps Pak security forces on their toes

Vicky Nanjappa | July 31, 2026 12:29 PM

New Delhi, July 31 (IANS) The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) has upped the ante against Chinese investments in the region. Direct threats are being made to people working on such projects, including contractors and engineers. This is part of the BLA’s new strategy, which aims to intimidate workers to stay away from China-linked projects in the region.

Baloch activists condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK, call for global action

IANS | July 31, 2026 11:57 AM

Quetta, July 31 (IANS) Several Baloch human rights organisations and activists have strongly condemned the brutality of Pakistani forces in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), where dozens of civilians have reportedly been killed and injured amid escalating unrest in the occupied territory.

India emerges as key focus in Trump administration’s new public diplomacy strategy

IANS | July 31, 2026 10:03 AM

Washington, July 31 (IANS) India has emerged as part of the Trump administration's evolving public diplomacy strategy as Washington shifts greater attention towards Asia while overhauling the way it communicates with overseas audiences, a senior US official told lawmakers.

Protest held outside Pakistan Embassy in Washington over escalating unrest in PoK

IANS | July 31, 2026 10:01 AM

Washington, July 31 (IANS) A demonstration was held outside the Embassy of Pakistan in Washington over the worsening humanitarian situation in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), with protesters raising concerns over reports of deaths, injuries and alleged use of force during ongoing unrest in the region.

Preliminary UNSC poll shows UNCTAD head front-runner in secretary-general race

IANS | July 31, 2026 9:13 AM

United Nations, July 31 (IANS) UNCTAD head Rebecca Grynspan led the first informal Security Council poll to become the next secretary-general, while former Guyana Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett surprisingly emerged as the runner-up, according to diplomatic sources.

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SFJ-Bhatti nexus aims to provoke police action, fuel anti-India narrative globally

Foreign Secretary Misri calls on Bhutan King, reviews progress in development cooperation

Pakistan: Students stage protest against digital library closure in Balochistan

Italy PM Meloni threatens to suspend Schengen area with Spain over Ceuta migration crisis

Deadly coal mine blast in Pakistan kills 15, more than two dozen still trapped

BLA's tactical evolution keeps Pak security forces on their toes

Baloch activists condemn Pakistan's crackdown in PoK, call for global action

India emerges as key focus in Trump administration’s new public diplomacy strategy

Protest held outside Pakistan Embassy in Washington over escalating unrest in PoK

Preliminary UNSC poll shows UNCTAD head front-runner in secretary-general race

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