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TTP is Pakistani movement rooted in its territory, political history, and jihadist ecosystem: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 6:04 PM

Islamabad, Sep 6 (IANS) Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) is a Pakistani movement rooted in its territory, political history and its own jihadist ecosystem, says a report, even as Islamabad, for the past five years, has described its resurgence as an Afghan problem, accusing the Taliban of providing sanctuary to TTP fighters and allowing them to use Afghan territory to carry out attacks in Pakistan.

India, Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening cooperation in labour and manpower sectors

IANS | September 6, 2026 5:17 PM

Riyadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh, on Sunday met Saudi Arabia's Human Resources and Social Development Minister Ahmad bin Sulaiman Alrajhi and discussed cooperation in labour and manpower sectors.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka next week

IANS | September 6, 2026 5:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be on an official visit to Sri Lanka from September 8-10, during which he will hold talks with the island nation's leadership on various issues and interact with the Indian diaspora in Colombo.

Only two per cent of women own land alone or jointly in Pakistan: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 4:01 PM

Islamabad, Sep 6 (IANS) Only two per cent of women own land alone or jointly in Pakistan, showcasing the gender gap in land ownership and the economic environment, as per a recent study, local media reported on Sunday.

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 18.1 pc to $7.12 billion in first two months of FY27

IANS | September 6, 2026 3:53 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s trade deficit widened 18.1 per cent year-on-year to $7.12 billion during the first two months of the 2026-27 fiscal year, as imports grew at a significantly faster pace than exports, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

India has shown digital scale and inclusion can go hand in hand: Raghav Chadha in Uzbekistan

IANS | September 6, 2026 3:49 PM

Samarkand, Sep 6 (IANS) BJP Rajya Sabha member Raghav Chadha called for a 'digital future' that promotes inclusion, protects individual rights and creates equal opportunities, while highlighting India's digital transformation and the growing technology cooperation between India and Uzbekistan.

China’s new ‘digital iron curtain’: Beijing tightens grip on people, money and AI

IANS | September 6, 2026 2:48 PM

New Delhi , Sep 6 (IANS) China is tightening controls over the movement of people, capital and strategic technologies, with new exit-and-entry rules set to take effect on September 15 that will allow authorities to restrict citizens from leaving the country in cases involving risks to industrial and technological security, a report has said.

Escalation of undeclared martial law in Pakistan's Balochistan: Rights group on arrest of retired police surgeon

IANS | September 6, 2026 2:28 PM

Quetta, Sep 6 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation has condemned the arrest of retired police surgeon Dr Ayesha Faiz, terming the action a "continuation of the escalation of undeclared martial law" in Pakistan's Balochistan.

India, Bangladesh discuss cooperation in classical music, folk art and joint cultural programmes

IANS | September 6, 2026 2:13 PM

Dhaka, Sep 6 (IANS) India and Bangladesh on Sunday discussed cooperation and exchanges in the fields of classical music, folk art, heritage conservation, institutional linkages, joint cultural programmes and conferences, particularly as part of Nazrul Borsho celebrations.

India-born tech entrepreneur in US launches donation campaign to support Nepal disaster relief

IANS | September 6, 2026 12:25 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 6 (IANS) An India-born tech entrepreneur in the US has launched a stablecoin-based campaign to support people affected by floods in Nepal and contribute to the Government of Nepal's Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund.

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TTP is Pakistani movement rooted in its territory, political history, and jihadist ecosystem: Report

India, Saudi Arabia discuss strengthening cooperation in labour and manpower sectors

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Sri Lanka next week

Only two per cent of women own land alone or jointly in Pakistan: Report

Pakistan’s trade deficit widens 18.1 pc to $7.12 billion in first two months of FY27

India has shown digital scale and inclusion can go hand in hand: Raghav Chadha in Uzbekistan

China’s new ‘digital iron curtain’: Beijing tightens grip on people, money and AI

Escalation of undeclared martial law in Pakistan's Balochistan: Rights group on arrest of retired police surgeon

India, Bangladesh discuss cooperation in classical music, folk art and joint cultural programmes

India-born tech entrepreneur in US launches donation campaign to support Nepal disaster relief

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