Quetta, June 27 (IANS) Human rights body Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has announced that its central leader, Mahrang Baloch, has been nominated for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize for the second time.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) A practical business utilisation manual for the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) was launched by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal in London to help businesses in both countries maximise the benefits of the landmark trade pact before it comes into force on July 15, it was announced on Saturday.
Amsterdam, June 27 (IANS) The Free Balochistan Movement (FBM) -- a political organisation advocating for the independence of Balochistan -- staged a protest in the Netherlands' capital, Amsterdam, drawing attention to decades of brutality against Baloch civilians by Pakistani forces, while calling for justice.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) The funeral of former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar's elder brother, Shahid Akhtar, in Islamabad has come under scrutiny after senior members of Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), including its deputy chief Saifullah Kasuri, were seen attending the last rites.
New Delhi, June 27 (IANS) Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) is burning and neither are the protesters or the establishment showing any signs of backing down. The directive from the top man in Pakistan, Field Marshal Asim Munir is clear and that is to put down the protests using brute force. However, Pakistan’s crackdown has exposed the selective silence of global rights groups.
Washington, June 27 (IANS) Senior officials in US President Donald Trump's administration have outlined an ambitious roadmap for expanding India-US ties, signalling that Washington is working towards a Presidential visit to India early next year, expects to conclude a bilateral trade agreement in the coming weeks or months, and sees New Delhi as one of its closest strategic partners.
Beau Vallon, June 27 (IANS) Members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles on Saturday expressed excitement ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, saying they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him. Some members even described him as India's 'Dhurandhar.'
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership style and said the close personal relationship between PM Modi and President Donald Trump remains the cornerstone of India-US ties, describing the two leaders as results-driven and saying they "think alike".
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has described India and the United States as natural partners with "limitless potential", saying the Trump administration is working to deepen cooperation across technology, defence, investment and emerging sectors while building on the close personal relationship between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Washington, June 27 (IANS) US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, has sought to reassure Indians over the Trump administration's immigration measures, saying changes to the US visa system are "not targeted at India" while insisting that people-to-people ties, trade and defence cooperation between the two countries will continue to grow.
