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Detained and forcibly deported: US advocacy group highlights plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan

IANS | April 22, 2026 5:20 PM

New York, April 22 (IANS) US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said that the Pakistani authorities have increased raids, arbitrary detentions and forced deportation of Afghan refugees after renewed border clashes with Afghanistan. HRW noted that thousands of vulnerable Afghan refugees, including children, have been face serious problems in accessing healthcare, education and other essential services due to police operations.

South Asian countries prefer India to China for help to tide over fuel crisis: Report

IANS | April 22, 2026 5:08 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) With the conflict in the Middle East leading to disruption in oil supplies and soaring prices in global market, South Asian countries are turning to India, rather than China, to tide over the fuel crisis, according to an article published by OCRA (Organisation for Research on China and Asia).

Pakistan's dual-track policy on terrorism remains under scrutiny

IANS | April 22, 2026 4:37 PM

Tel Aviv, April 22 (IANS) Pakistan for decades has projected itself as a partner in counterterrorism while simultaneously tolerating or enabling terror networks linked to regional instability, a report stated on Wednesday highlighting that dreaded terrorist Osama bin Laden had lived undetected within reach of the Pakistani military establishment before being killed in 2011.

Canada’s China trade push ‘risky’, could hurt ties with US: Report

IANS | April 22, 2026 4:10 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Canada’s move to deepen trade ties with China could pose risks to its economic security and strain relations with the United States, a report has said.

Pakistan detains 15 Afghan refugees in Rawalpindi

IANS | April 22, 2026 4:01 PM

Islamabad, April 22 (IANS) A 15-member Afghan family, including minor children, were detained by law enforcement agencies in Pakistan's Rawalpindi as authorities continued their crackdown against illegal Afghan nationals, local media reported on Wednesday.

Nepal Home Minister resigns following controversy over financial dealings

IANS | April 22, 2026 3:49 PM

Kathmandu, April 22 (IANS) Nepal’s Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, who was also one of the prominent faces of the Gen-Z movement in last September, announced his resignation from the post on Wednesday following a controversy over his financial dealings.

One year since Pahalgam, Argentina backs India's fight against terrorism

IANS | April 22, 2026 3:14 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino on Wednesday paid tribute to the victims of Pahalgam terror attack, expressing his country's support to India in its right to defend itself.

Bangladesh: Concerns raised after individual arrested for posting satirical cartoon on social media

IANS | April 22, 2026 2:52 PM

Berlin, April 22 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation has expressed its grave concerns over the recent arrest of an individual in Bangladesh for allegedly sharing a satirical cartoon on a social media platform.

International solidarity pours in as India marks one year of Pahalgam terror attack

IANS | April 22, 2026 2:09 PM

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) Marking the first anniversary of the horrific Pahalgam terror attack, diplomatic missions and foreign envoys remembered the victims and expressed solidarity with India in the fight against terrorism.

Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany, highlights India’s rapid economic growth

IANS | April 22, 2026 2:07 PM

Berlin, April 22 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh interacted with the members of the Indian community in Berlin and praised them for acting as a "strongest bridge" between the two countries, with contributions spanning across business, technology, healthcare, academia, and arts.

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Detained and forcibly deported: US advocacy group highlights plight of Afghan refugees in Pakistan

South Asian countries prefer India to China for help to tide over fuel crisis: Report

Pakistan's dual-track policy on terrorism remains under scrutiny

Canada’s China trade push ‘risky’, could hurt ties with US: Report

Pakistan detains 15 Afghan refugees in Rawalpindi

Nepal Home Minister resigns following controversy over financial dealings

One year since Pahalgam, Argentina backs India's fight against terrorism

Bangladesh: Concerns raised after individual arrested for posting satirical cartoon on social media

International solidarity pours in as India marks one year of Pahalgam terror attack

Rajnath Singh interacts with Indian diaspora in Germany, highlights India’s rapid economic growth

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