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Pakistan: Rights groups slam looming eviction of Christian working-class community

IANS | March 30, 2026 1:12 PM

Islamabad, March 30 (IANS) Human rights activists and civil society organisations have strongly condemned the planned demolition and forced eviction of residents in Allama Iqbal Colony, a 25-year-old predominantly Christian working-class settlement in Islamabad. The community now faces an imminent threat of clearance in the coming days, raising serious concerns over minority rights and displacement.

One killed in Afghanistan's Kunar after rocket attack by Pakistan: Taliban

IANS | March 30, 2026 1:09 PM

Kabul, March 30 (IANS) One person was killed and 16 others were injured after Pakistani forces launched rocket and heavy weapon attacks on residential areas in Afghanistan's Kunar province, local media reported on Monday, quoting officials.

Khalid bin Walid camp reactivated: Hizbul Mujahideen’s silent revival alarms agencies

Vicky Nanjappa | March 30, 2026 12:44 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) The Hizbul Mujahideen may be largely gone, but Indian agencies have picked up intercepts about a possible rebuilding of the terror outfit. The leadership of the Hizbul Mujahideen has managed to lie low for several years now.

From guns to glamour: Khalistan-linked gangsters lure youth online

Vicky Nanjappa | March 30, 2026 12:16 PM

New Delhi, March 30 (IANS) Security agencies are closely monitoring a growing network of social media accounts allegedly operated by Khalistan-linked gangsters, who are increasingly using displays of wealth and luxury to attract young recruits in Punjab and Haryana.

India condoles death of its national in Iranian attack on Kuwait desalination facility

IANS | March 30, 2026 10:35 AM

Kuwait City, March 30 (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Kuwait on Monday condoled the demise of an Indian national in an attack on a desalination facility, stating that the mission is in close contact with the concerned authorities to ensure possible support and assistance.

Indonesia's UN peacekeeper killed after strike on UNIFIL position in Lebanon

IANS | March 30, 2026 10:20 AM

Jakarta/Beirut, March 30 (IANS) One Indonesian national was killed after an Israeli artillery shelling targeted the headquarters of the Indonesian unit serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the southern village of Adshit al-Qusayr.

India disappointed by 'insufficient' US attention to terrorism emanating from Pakistan: Report

IANS | March 30, 2026 9:01 AM

Washington, March 30 (IANS) India is "disappointed" by "insufficient" US attention to terrorism emanating from Pakistan, according to a new report, which also suggests that Washington should respect New Delhi's red lines on Kashmir and avoid third-party mediation.

Indian killed in Iran strike on Kuwait plant; toll rises to 8 in West Asia conflict

IANS | March 30, 2026 8:40 AM

Kuwait City, March 30 (IANS) An Indian worker was killed in a strike carried out by Iran on a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait early on Monday, the Kuwaiti government announced. This has now pushed the number of Indian nationals killed in the ongoing West Asia conflict to at least eight.

Trump says US could take Iran's Kharg Island

IANS | March 30, 2026 8:20 AM

Washington, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he wants to "take the oil in Iran" and could seize Kharg Island, the country's oil export hub.

Trump pushes voter ID, attacks mail-in ballots

IANS | March 30, 2026 7:51 AM

Washington, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump renewed his push for sweeping election reforms, calling for mandatory voter identification and sharply criticising mail-in ballots as “inherently dishonest.”