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China-Pakistan nexus equipping terrorists in J&K with advanced technology: Report

IANS | August 15, 2025 8:11 PM

Stockholm, Aug 15 (IANS) China-Pakistan technological nexus has drastically changed the security landscape in Jammu and Kashmir, systematically equipping terrorist organisations with sophisticated military-grade communication systems and surveillance technologies, a report cited on Friday. It stated that what were once conventional insurgency tactics have now evolved into advanced digital warfare capabilities, altering the dynamics of cross-border militancy.

Christian activists slam Pakistan's justice system over ridiculous blasphemy laws

IANS | August 15, 2025 7:46 PM

Athens, Aug 15 (IANS) Pakistan Senate's recent decision to abolish the death penalty for only two crimes has sparked significant debate in the country, with Christian activists and human rights advocates demanding broader reforms, especially regarding the issue of blasphemy laws, a report mentioned on Friday.

Sweden: Two people injured in shooting near Orebro mosque

IANS | August 15, 2025 7:34 PM

Stockholm, Aug 15 (IANS) Two people were injured in a shooting near a mosque in Sweden's Orebro city on Friday, according to the local police. A major police operation is being conducted and the people have been asked to stay away from the area, local media reported.

PM Modi thanks world leaders for extending wishes on Independence Day

IANS | August 15, 2025 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) As the nation marked the celebration of the 79th Independence Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked several world leaders who sent their greetings to him and people of India on the occasion.

Pakistan: 33 killed, 25 missing due to floods and landslides

IANS | August 15, 2025 6:26 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) At least 33 people have been killed and 25 others are missing after heavy rains and a cloudburst caused floods and landslides in several districts of northwestern Pakistan, officials said on Friday, local media reported.

India sprinting ahead, Pakistan struggling to stay in race: Report

IANS | August 15, 2025 6:10 PM

Islamabad, Aug 15 (IANS) In August 1947, two nations - India and Pakistan - were born almost as twins, separated by an arbitrary border, having shared a colonial past and launched into the modern world with battered economies and fractured societies. 70 years later, India has surged into the ranks of the world’s most powerful economies and largest democracies while Pakistan has faltered, burdened by political instability, economic crisis, and the persistent shadow of its military establishment, a report said on Friday.

Khalistani supporters would not insult Tricolour if they knew its history: Report

IANS | August 15, 2025 5:46 PM

Toronto, Aug 15 (IANS) Khalistani supporters residing in other nations, who often disrespect the Indian flag, would not insult the Tricolour if they had even the slightest understanding of its history, a report detailed on Friday.

UK and India need each other in volatile world: Indian envoy Doraiswami

IANS | August 15, 2025 5:36 PM

London, Aug 15 (IANS) India's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Vikram Doraiswami on Friday said that the two nations need each other in the current volatile world while stressing that the recently concluded comprehensive economic trade agreement will have a significant impact on driving growth forward.

Best chapters of Israel-India partnership still lie ahead: Netanyahu

IANS | August 15, 2025 4:53 PM

Jerusalem, Aug 15 (IANS) Calling India and Israel as "two proud democracies", Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and people of India on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day.

Macron greets 'friend' PM Modi on I-Day, says India-France strategic partnership to deepen towards 2047

IANS | August 15, 2025 4:06 PM

Paris, Aug 15 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day, hoping that the strategic partnership between both countries will continue to deepen towards 2047 and beyond.