US should reconsider approach towards Pakistan due to rigged elections, support for terror groups: Report

IANS | September 29, 2025 9:05 PM

Washington, Sep 29 (IANS) As the US administration continues to boost its ties with Pakistan, it seems that the Pakistani military has yet again rigged the country's national election, a report highlighted on Monday. The US administration, it said, should reconsider its approach with the Pakistani authorities due to its "rigged, undemocratic elections" and support for Islamic terror groups, corruption and systemic persecution of ethnic and religious minorities, it stated.

Canada declares Lawrence Bishnoi gang as terrorist entity

IANS | September 29, 2025 7:36 PM

Ottawa, Sep 29 (IANS) The Canadian government on Monday officially designated the Bishnoi gang led by dreaded gangster Lawrence Bishnoi as a terrorist organisation while citing its involvement in murder, shootings, arson, and spreading terror through extortion and intimidation.

PoK: Two killed, 22 injured as clashes erupt amid massive protests against Pak govt

IANS | September 29, 2025 7:29 PM

Islamabad, Sep 29 (IANS) As least two people were killed and 22 others injured during violent clashes that erupted amid ongoing protests against the occupying Pakistani government in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, on Monday. Several reports indicated that the gangs supported by Pakistan army and the ISI-backed Muslim Conference were seen firing on people who were demanding their basic rights in the PoK.

Afghan police destroy two drug labs, arrest 11 suspects

IANS | September 29, 2025 6:49 PM

Kabul, Sep 29 (IANS) Afghan counter-narcotics police have raided and destroyed two drug processing labs in western Farah province, while arresting 11 individuals linked to the illicit drug trade in multiple provinces, according to announcements from Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior Affairs.

Indian diaspora participates in Durga Puja and Navratri celebrations across the world

IANS | September 29, 2025 6:47 PM

Manama, Sep 29 (IANS) The Indian community in Bahrain participated in festivities organised by the Indian Embassy and Bongiyosamaj on the occasion of Durga Puja celebrations . India's Ambassador to Bahrain, Vinod K Jacob, inaugurated the pandal, kicking off the festivities. The envoy also greeted the Indian community in Bengali at the Durga Puja celebrations.