New Delhi, Feb 10 (IANS) The decision by Pakistan to withdraw its boycott and confirm participation in the high-profile T20 World Cup clash against India has triggered sharp political reactions in India, with leaders across party lines weighing in on the controversy and its wider implications for sports and diplomacy.
Dhaka, Feb 10 (IANS) Expressing concern over recent incidents of intimidation and harassment of journalists and media institutions across Bangladesh, the country's Editors' Council warned that such actions pose a serious risk to press freedom and the democratic process ahead of the February 12 national elections, local media reported.
United Nations, Feb 10 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is concerned about reports of attacks on journalists by the military and police ahead of Thursday’s Bangladesh parliamentary elections, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric.
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) The US–India Strategic Partnership Forum has announced to lead the largest-ever American industry delegation to India as an official partner of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Quetta, Feb 10 (IANS) As violence against civilians continue to escalate in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation brought to light two separate incidents—the enforced disappearance of a Baloch civilian in Hub district and the extrajudicial killing of another civilian in Kech district, allegedly at the hands of Pakistani forces.
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Hindu community members and human rights advocates held a peaceful protest outside the US State Department here, urging the government to take stronger action over what they described as persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) India and the United States took steps to deepen cooperation on technology and artificial intelligence at a high-level roundtable in Silicon Valley this past week, as officials and industry leaders focused on moving faster from strategy to execution.
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Human rights advocates, journalists, and community leaders warned that targeted violence against religious minorities and the exclusion of major political forces from Bangladesh’s election risk pushing the country toward what speakers called a “cataclysmic disaster,” urging urgent international action to protect minority rights and democratic freedoms.
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian-American urologist Dr Anil Kumar has launched an independent bid for the US House of Representatives from Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, citing healthcare failures, education concerns, and what he described as political marginalization of Indian Americans within the two-party system.
Washington, Feb 10 (IANS) Indian American community leader Ashok Baddi has announced his bid for the Michigan House of Representatives, saying he is running to bring what he calls practical, people-first leadership to a diverse suburban district north of Detroit.
