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Bangladesh: BNP targets Jamaat over 1971 Liberation War stance, demands apology

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:47 PM

Dhaka, June 29 (IANS) The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) government criticised the radical Islamist party Jamaat-e-Islami over its role in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War against Pakistan, stating that the party has yet to apologise for opposing the country’s independence and still has time to reconsider its position, local media reported.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 36 civilians, injure 163 others

IANS | June 29, 2026 1:21 PM

Kabul, June 29 (IANS) At least 36 civilians, including women and children, were killed, while 163 others were injured in Pakistani military airstrikes in Afghanistan’s Paktia, Paktika and Kunar provinces, Taliban Deputy Spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat confirmed on Monday.

India to corner Pakistan at FATF with evidence of terrorists roaming freely

Vicky Nanjappa | June 29, 2026 12:56 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) India is all set to mount pressure on Pakistan at the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after several videos of terrorists roaming around in the open have surfaced. Pakistan, which had managed to get out of the Grey List of the FATF, is under tight scrutiny after it assured that it would do more to curb terror financing.

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, visits Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple in Seychelles

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:55 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tributes at Mahatma Gandhi Statue at Peace Park in Seychelles on Monday and also interacted with members of Indian diaspora who had gathered to welcome him.

PM Modi interacts with Indian community members in Seychelles

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:26 PM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with members of the Indian diaspora in Seychelles on Monday, where they were eager to interact with him.

Global rights groups demand release of Baloch activist Deen Muhammad on 17th anniversary of enforced disappearance

IANS | June 29, 2026 12:13 PM

Dublin, June 29 (IANS) Several international human rights organisations and activists have expressed solidarity with human rights defender Sammi Deen Baloch over the 17-year enforced disappearance of her father, Deen Mohammad Baloch, a central leader of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), from Balochistan.

Pakistan: Doctors' strike in Balochistan enters 21st day, thousands of patients left stranded

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:57 AM

Quetta, June 29 (IANS) The doctors strike in Pakistan's Balochistan province over an acid attack on a female doctor Mah Noor continued for 21st day, resulting in thousands of patients left stranded without medical care.

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill dozens, including women, children

IANS | June 29, 2026 11:04 AM

Kabul, June 29 (IANS) The Pakistani military has reportedly carried out airstrikes once again in civilian areas of Afghanistan’s Paktika and Kunar provinces, killing and injuring dozens of civilians, including women and children, Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Monday.

Very excited: Indian diaspora in Seychelles ahead of PM Modi's Navashakti Vinayakar Temple visit

IANS | June 29, 2026 10:46 AM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Navashakti Vinayakar Temple in Victoria during his trip to Seychelles, members of the Indian diaspora on Monday expressed excitement and said they were eagerly looking forward to welcoming him.

Contingents of Indian Army's Assam Regiment, Indian Navy participate in Seychelles National Day celebrations

IANS | June 29, 2026 9:34 AM

Victoria, June 29 (IANS) Indian contingent, comprising personnel from the Indian Army's Assam Regiment, the Indian Navy and an Indian Navy Marching Band, participated in the National Day celebrations of Seychelles, reflecting the longstanding defence partnership between the two countries.

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Bangladesh: BNP targets Jamaat over 1971 Liberation War stance, demands apology

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 36 civilians, injure 163 others

India to corner Pakistan at FATF with evidence of terrorists roaming freely

PM Modi pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, visits Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple in Seychelles

PM Modi interacts with Indian community members in Seychelles

Global rights groups demand release of Baloch activist Deen Muhammad on 17th anniversary of enforced disappearance

Pakistan: Doctors' strike in Balochistan enters 21st day, thousands of patients left stranded

Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan kill dozens, including women, children

Very excited: Indian diaspora in Seychelles ahead of PM Modi's Navashakti Vinayakar Temple visit

Contingents of Indian Army's Assam Regiment, Indian Navy participate in Seychelles National Day celebrations

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