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No change in deadline for Afghan citizens to leave country: Pakistan

Hamza Ameer | March 21, 2025 3:24 PM

Islamabad, March 21 (IANS) Islamabad has refused to extend the deportation deadline for Afghan Citizen Card (ACC) holders currently residing in Pakistan, maintaining that all undocumented foreigners need to leave the country by March 31. Pakistan has also brushed aside concerns and reservations raised by the United Nations, several human rights groups and relevant agencies regarding the overall process of repatriation.

India got back 297 stolen antiquities from US in 2024

IANS | March 21, 2025 12:31 PM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) So far 588 Indian antiquities smuggled out of the country have been secured back from the US, of which 297 were repatriated in 2024, the Central government has informed Parliament.

Major fire in London substation, Heathrow Airport shut

IANS | March 21, 2025 9:51 AM

New Delhi, March 21 (IANS) London's Heathrow Airport has been shut down for the day after a fire in a substation in the western part of the city led to a power outage and has left more than 16,000 homes without electricity.

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department

IANS | March 21, 2025 9:30 AM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to formally begin the process of dismantling the Education Department, saying that his administration is returning education back to the states.

Trump says US to sign rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine 'very shortly'

IANS | March 21, 2025 8:05 AM

Washington, March 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he will sign a rare earth minerals deal with Ukraine "very shortly."

Judge blocks Indian academic’s deportation from US

IANS | March 21, 2025 8:01 AM

New York, March 21 (IANS) A federal judge has blocked the deportation of Indian academic Badar Khan Suri who was detained by US immigration authorities after his student visa was revoked.

Degraded Hamas horrifically but destroying its military capability, ideology real challenge: Top Israeli intelligence expert

IANS | March 20, 2025 8:12 PM

New Delhi: Colonel (Retd.) Miri Eisin, a veteran of Israeli intelligence with a distinguished career spanning two decades, has served in critical intelligence roles within the military to advising the country's Prime Minister during pivotal moments. Colonel Eisin brings an unparalleled depth of knowledge regarding Middle East and Counter-terrorism.