Dhaka, Oct 21 (IANS) Several leading international human rights organisations have written to the Bangladesh interim government's Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, raising serious concerns over the lack of reform in the country's security sector and worsening human rights situation.
Washington, Oct 21 (IANS) In a major relief for foreign workers on H-1B visas, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidance on the $100,000 application fee, providing a series of exemptions and carveouts.
Washington, Oct 20 (IANS) A leading member of the Donald Trump administration, along with prominent lawmakers from both the Democratic and Republican parties, have conveyed their wishes on the occasion of Diwali.
New Delhi, Oct 20 (IANS) UAE's Ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali on Monday extended wishes to people on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival has been part of his journey in India from the very start.
Dhaka, Oct 20 (IANS) Four more people have died of dengue in the 24 hours till Monday morning, increasing the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in 2025 to 249, local media reported.
Brussels, Oct 20 (IANS) The European Union Council approved conclusions on a new strategic EU-India agenda, in which it welcomes the strong impetus in relations between the two sides. The Council welcomed closer cooperation between India and the EU on security and defence matters based on the principles of mutual trust and respect.
Kyiv, Oct 20 (IANS) Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday extended greetings on the occasion of Diwali and wished "may light always prevail."
Islamabad, Oct 20 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Monday directed police to arrest former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister Aleema Khan and present her before the court on October 22 in cases linked to the protest held by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on November 26 last year.
Kathmandu, Oct 20 (IANS) The body of Nepali youth Bipin Joshi, who was killed while being held captive by the Palestinian militant organisation Hamas, arrived in Kathmandu on Monday.
Kabul, Oct 20 (IANS) As many as nine people were injured when a hand grenade exploded inside a mosque during evening prayers in Afghanistan's Parwan province, local officials said on Monday.
