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From Dhaka to Chattogram, found no indelible ink: 'National incompetence' surfaces in university polls

IANS | October 15, 2025 4:28 PM

Dhaka, Oct 15 (IANS) Indelible ink woes were exposed during Bangladesh's Chittagong University's Central Students' Union (CUCSU) elections on Wednesday as the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) lashed out at the authorities over the ink unavailability ahead of the union elections, terming it a reflection of "national incompetence."

UN official calls for restraint amid armed clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan

IANS | October 15, 2025 4:21 PM

Kabul, October 15 (IANS) UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, Richard Bennett, on Wednesday expressed concern over numerous civilian casualties and ongoing clashes between forces of Pakistan and Afghanistan. He urged all parties to exercise maximum restraint, protect civilians and follow international law.

Brazil VP Geraldo Alckmin arrives in India for trade ministerial meeting

IANS | October 15, 2025 4:17 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Brazil's Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin arrived in New Delhi Wednesday afternoon on a three-day official visit to India to hold the inaugural Trade Ministerial Review Meeting with Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal.

Nepal PM Sushila Karki mourns death of Bipin Joshi as Hamas releases body

IANS | October 15, 2025 4:13 PM

Kathmandu, Oct 15 (IANS) Interim Nepalese Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the death of Nepali national Bipin Joshi, whose body was handed over by Hamas to Israel, bringing a tragic end to two years of uncertainty and hope.

Fourth body returned by Hamas does not belong to any hostage: IDF

IANS | October 15, 2025 3:47 PM

Jerusalem, Oct 15 (IANS) The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said that one of the four bodies returned by Hamas does not belong to any of the hostages.

Pakistan: Trangender members accuse police of forced evictions from Peshawar

IANS | October 15, 2025 3:21 PM

Peshawar, Oct 15 (IANS) Leaders of transgender community in Pakistan have accused police of evicting their members from various districts of Peshawar in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Trangenders have complained about police's failure in acting against extortionists, kidnappers and the killers of their community members in the province, local media reported on Wednesday.

Cherished friend of India: PM Modi condoles death of Kenya's ex-PM Raila Odinga

IANS | October 15, 2025 2:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed grief over the demise of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who passed away earlier in the day at the age of 80, in Koothattukulam, Kerala, after suffering a heart attack during his morning walk.

Taliban says 12 Afghans killed, over 100 injured in Pakistani military attack

IANS | October 15, 2025 1:59 PM

Kabul, Oct 15 (IANS) At least 12 people were killed and over 100 others were injured in a Pakistani military strike on Spin Boldak district in southern Kandahar province of Afghanistan on Wednesday, local media reported, quoting the Taliban.

Rift deepens between Pak army and ISI after string of intelligence failures

Vicky Nanjappa | October 15, 2025 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s ISI, which was once considered to be one of the most dangerous and effective spy agencies in the world, now seems to be crumbling. The ISI has missed information on multiple fronts, which has led to lethal and embarrassing attacks on the security forces, especially the Pakistan army.

Masood Azhar in hiding: JeM cadres look to defect despite AI propaganda push

Vicky Nanjappa | October 15, 2025 1:27 PM

New Delhi, Oct 15 (IANS) Masood Azhar, the chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammad, has virtually gone into hiding post Operation Sindoor. It is a well-known fact that his outfit was literally shredded to pieces by the Indian armed forces.

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From Dhaka to Chattogram, found no indelible ink: 'National incompetence' surfaces in university polls

UN official calls for restraint amid armed clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan

Brazil VP Geraldo Alckmin arrives in India for trade ministerial meeting

Nepal PM Sushila Karki mourns death of Bipin Joshi as Hamas releases body

Fourth body returned by Hamas does not belong to any hostage: IDF

Pakistan: Trangender members accuse police of forced evictions from Peshawar

Cherished friend of India: PM Modi condoles death of Kenya's ex-PM Raila Odinga

Taliban says 12 Afghans killed, over 100 injured in Pakistani military attack

Rift deepens between Pak army and ISI after string of intelligence failures

Masood Azhar in hiding: JeM cadres look to defect despite AI propaganda push

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