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Death squads and deception: How Pakistan is trying to wash its army’s hands of Balochistan atrocities

Vicky Nanjappa | October 8, 2025 1:18 PM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) Pakistan has been suffering losses at the hands of the Balochistan Nationalist Army (BLA) and Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in Balochistan. With a minerals deal on cards with the United States and the upcoming China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Project 2.0 (CPEC), Pakistan has to assure these countries of security guarantees.

Indian-American community hails California's recognition of Diwali as state holiday

IANS | October 8, 2025 12:03 PM

California, Oct 8 (IANS) Several members of the Indian-American community and advocacy organisations in the United States have voiced their appreciation as California officially designated Diwali-- the 'Festival of Lights'-- as a statewide holiday.

LS Speaker Om Birla joins global leaders at Commonwealth meet in Barbados

IANS | October 8, 2025 11:41 AM

Bridgetown, Oct 8 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla attended the opening ceremony of the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, joining Speakers and leaders from across the world.

Singaporean PM Wong, Australia's Albanese launch Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0

IANS | October 8, 2025 8:55 AM

Canberra, Oct 8 (IANS) Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese held the 10th Singapore-Australia Annual Leaders' Meeting in Canberra on Wednesday, reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral ties.

Ecuador reports assassination attempt on President Noboa

IANS | October 8, 2025 7:15 AM

Quito, Oct 8 (IANS) The Ecuadorian government said it had filed a criminal complaint over an alleged assassination attempt on President Daniel Noboa during a visit to the southern province of Canar.

UK PM Keir Starmer arrives in Mumbai for first official visit

IANS | October 8, 2025 6:58 AM

New Delhi, Oct 8 (IANS) United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai early Wednesday morning at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, marking the beginning of his first official visit to India since assuming office.

To navigate India-US ties, diaspora leaders call for a pragmatic approach

IANS | October 8, 2025 6:28 AM

Washington, Oct 8 (IANS) Prominent voices from the Indian American community have urged stronger India-US cooperation and a more active role for the diaspora in shaping policy conversations.

Christian leader dies in Pakistan after 13 years of wrongful imprisonment over false blasphemy charges

IANS | October 7, 2025 9:33 PM

Islamabad, Oct 7 (IANS) A leading minority rights group on Tuesday highlighted the tragic death of a Christian spiritual leader in Pakistan who spent "13 painful years" behind bars for a crime he did not commit, before being acquitted of false blasphemy charges that had stolen his freedom, health, and peace.

Bangladesh CEC warns officials against backing political parties in Feb 2026 elections

IANS | October 7, 2025 9:15 PM

Dhaka, Oct 7 (IANS) Bangladesh's Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin on Tuesday issued a stern warning ahead of the February 2026 general elections, saying that officials participating in the activities will face action if they support any political party in the next year's poll, the local media reported.

US shutdown hits air travel as deadlock continues

IANS | October 7, 2025 9:05 PM

Washington, Oct 7 (IANS) The US government shutdown has entered its seventh day, with flight delays reported across multiple airports nationwide.

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Death squads and deception: How Pakistan is trying to wash its army’s hands of Balochistan atrocities

Indian-American community hails California's recognition of Diwali as state holiday

LS Speaker Om Birla joins global leaders at Commonwealth meet in Barbados

Singaporean PM Wong, Australia's Albanese launch Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0

Ecuador reports assassination attempt on President Noboa

UK PM Keir Starmer arrives in Mumbai for first official visit

To navigate India-US ties, diaspora leaders call for a pragmatic approach

Christian leader dies in Pakistan after 13 years of wrongful imprisonment over false blasphemy charges

Bangladesh CEC warns officials against backing political parties in Feb 2026 elections

US shutdown hits air travel as deadlock continues

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