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Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:59 PM

Quetta, June 17 (IANS) The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) voiced concern over the systematic and unlawful treatment of detained Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders by the Pakistani authorities, saying conducting hearings in prisons or through "faceless courts" without the effective participation of defence lawyers, witnesses, family members, and public observers is incompatible with the fundamental right to fair trial.

Bodies of two sailors killed in MT Settebello attack repatriated, says Indian Embassy in Oman

IANS | June 17, 2026 1:25 PM

Muscat, June 17 (IANS) The mortal remains of two Indian seafarers who lost their lives in the attack on vessel MT Settebello have been repatriated to India, the Indian Embassy in Oman said on Wednesday.

Agencies flag Ajmal Gujjar's growing role in ISI network driven by money not ideology

Vicky Nanjappa | June 17, 2026 1:12 PM

New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) The ISI has managed to stitch together a well-oiled network of gangsters to carry out attacks in India. The name of Shahzad Bhatti has cropped up in several cases that the police are investigating.

India delivers another five tonnes of essential medicines to Afghanistan

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:53 PM

Kabul/ New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Continuing with its humanitarian support for Afghanistan, India on Wednesday delivered another 5 tonnes of essential medicines to Kabul, reflecting its long-standing commitment to the welfare and well-being of the Afghan people.

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents facing hardships due to prolonged internet suspension

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:35 PM

Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) Residents of several areas in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been facing difficulties due to complete suspension of mobile internet services over the past two months. They urged the federal government, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and other relevant institutions to take immediate measures to restore mobile internet services in the impacted regions, local media reported on Wednesday.

Balochistan lawyers rally outside courts in Quetta over ‘faceless trials’ of BYC leaders

IANS | June 17, 2026 12:23 PM

Quetta, June 17 (IANS) Several lawyers in Balochistan staged protests outside the Session Court, the High Court, and the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Quetta, demonstrating against “faceless and opaque” trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and activists.

India, Thailand hold 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, review bilateral cooperation

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:32 AM

Bangkok, June 17 (IANS) India and Thailand held the 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, reviewing the full spectrum of bilateral defence cooperation and exchanging views on regional and global security issues of mutual interest.

Rights body condemns deadly crackdown on protestors in PoK, claims over 32 civilians killed

IANS | June 17, 2026 11:19 AM

Islamabad, June 17 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation strongly condemned the violent crackdown on peaceful protestors in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) by Pakistani authorities, which reportedly killed over 32 civilians, including one woman, between June 8 and 16.

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

IANS | June 17, 2026 10:41 AM

Nice/New Delhi, June 17 (IANS) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday said he met Prince Albert II of Monaco and discussed expanding the India-Monaco partnership in sectors such as sustainability, the blue economy, innovation and emerging technologies.

US lawmaker questions Iran deal, says key security concerns remain unresolved

IANS | June 17, 2026 9:16 AM

Washington, June 17 (IANS) Indian American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam questioned the Trump administration's Iran agreement, saying the deal leaves key security concerns unresolved while divisive rhetoric continues to fuel discrimination at home.

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Rights group condemns 'faceless' trials of Baloch Yakjehti Committee leaders

Bodies of two sailors killed in MT Settebello attack repatriated, says Indian Embassy in Oman

Agencies flag Ajmal Gujjar's growing role in ISI network driven by money not ideology

India delivers another five tonnes of essential medicines to Afghanistan

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa residents facing hardships due to prolonged internet suspension

Balochistan lawyers rally outside courts in Quetta over ‘faceless trials’ of BYC leaders

India, Thailand hold 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, review bilateral cooperation

Rights body condemns deadly crackdown on protestors in PoK, claims over 32 civilians killed

India-Monaco ties will continue to scale new heights in years ahead: Piyush Goyal

US lawmaker questions Iran deal, says key security concerns remain unresolved

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