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Eid marked by grief for families of disappeared Baloch civilians in Pakistan

IANS | May 27, 2026 1:22 PM

Quetta, May 27 (IANS) Several leading human rights organisations and student bodies on Wednesday strongly condemned the escalating wave of enforced disappearances of Baloch civilians, including women, across Pakistan, allegedly carried out by security forces, saying that for many affected families, Eid has turned into a period of grief, uncertainty and painful separation from their loved ones.

Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike

IANS | May 27, 2026 11:47 AM

Jerusalem, May 27 (IANS) Israel has announced that Hamas military commander Mohammed Odeh was killed in a targeted overnight strike in Gaza City. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz described the operation as a major blow to the militant group's military structure.

J&K integral part of India; we must get PoK back: Oppn, BJP leaders back MEA’s strong rejection of China-Pak remarks

IANS | May 27, 2026 11:45 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) As India strongly rejected the "unwarranted references” made by China and Pakistan to Jammu and Kashmir in their joint statement, leaders across parties on Wednesday reiterated India’s firm position that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are an integral and inalienable part of the country.

Exiled East Turkistan authorities slam Pakistan for endorsing China’s atrocities in Xinjiang

IANS | May 27, 2026 11:43 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) accused Pakistan of repeatedly endorsing Beijing’s “genocide” and “colonial occupation” of East Turkistan, also known as the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China.

Govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case in India

IANS | May 27, 2026 10:52 AM

New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has said it is closely monitoring the evolving situation of Ebola Virus Disease following recent outbreaks reported in parts of Africa.

India says 'entrenched interests' blocking UN Security Council reforms amid credibility crisis

IANS | May 27, 2026 10:20 AM

United Nations, May 27 (IANS) Even as the Security Council, frozen in the world of 1945, faces a crisis of credibility, India has said that “entrenched interests” are blocking reforms needed to make it capable of meeting contemporary challenges.

Russian scientists develop vaccine against new Ebola strain: Moscow

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:40 AM

Moscow/Cape Town, May 27 (IANS) Russia has announced that its scientists have developed a new vaccine for the new strain of the Ebola virus linked to the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

NASA outlines vision for lunar ‘city’ amid renewed moon race

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:39 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) NASA’s vision for returning humans to the Moon no longer resembles the brief Apollo-era visits of flags, footprints and hurried science experiments.

Ambassador Sergio Gor energises India-US partnership, says experts

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:32 AM

Washington, May 27 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s point person in India Ambassador Sergio Gor has quickly established himself as a key force behind the renewed momentum in India-US ties, according to analysts and business leaders following Washington’s growing strategic engagement with New Delhi.

Piyush Goyal bets big on Indian financial sector reforms, ease of doing biz

IANS | May 27, 2026 9:22 AM

Toronto/New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal held extensive discussions with Canada's leading pension funds, sovereign and institutional investors, members of the Canada-India Business Council and other stakeholders, and pitched the India growth story to them.

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Eid marked by grief for families of disappeared Baloch civilians in Pakistan

Israel says Hamas military chief Mohammed Odeh killed in Gaza strike

J&K integral part of India; we must get PoK back: Oppn, BJP leaders back MEA’s strong rejection of China-Pak remarks

Exiled East Turkistan authorities slam Pakistan for endorsing China’s atrocities in Xinjiang

Govt closely monitoring Ebola situation; no confirmed case in India

India says 'entrenched interests' blocking UN Security Council reforms amid credibility crisis

Russian scientists develop vaccine against new Ebola strain: Moscow

NASA outlines vision for lunar ‘city’ amid renewed moon race

Ambassador Sergio Gor energises India-US partnership, says experts

Piyush Goyal bets big on Indian financial sector reforms, ease of doing biz

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