Dhaka, Oct 8 (IANS) The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council on Wednesday expressed deep concern over the interim government's recent announcement to initiate legal action against artists, priests, and organisers involved in making idols for 793 Durga Puja pandals across the country.
Islamabad, Oct 8 (IANS) The business community in Pakistan's Karachi has voiced concerns over surge in cases of extortion and urged provincial government and law enforcement agencies to provide fool-proof security to traders and industrialists, the local media reported on Wednesday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
