Baloch human rights body slams Pakistani authorities for escalating repression during Islamabad protest

IANS | July 24, 2025 9:03 PM

Quetta, July 24 (IANS) A leading Baloch human rights organisation, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), on Thursday accused Pakistani authorities of escalating repressive tactics as Baloch families continued their sit-in protest in Islamabad for the ninth consecutive day. The ongoing protest calls for the release of the BYC leaders and an end to enforced disappearances.

Russia accuses Ukraine of targetted attacks on civilians

IANS | July 24, 2025 8:53 PM

Moscow, July 24 (IANS) Russia on Thursday accused Ukraine of carrying out deliberate attacks targetting civilians, stating that seven people have been killed and over 120 wounded, including 11 minors, by shelling and UAV strikes over the past week.

Bangladesh court once again rejects bail petition of Chinmoy Krishna Das

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:56 PM

Dhaka, July 24 (IANS) A Bangladesh court on Thursday denied bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das, a prominent Hindu leader and spokesperson for the Bangladesh Sammilito Sanatani Jagaran Jot, in connection with five cases filed against him, including one over the alleged murder of Chattogram court lawyer Saiful Islam Alif.

India-UK FTA not just economic partnership but blueprint for shared prosperity: PM Modi

IANS | July 24, 2025 5:45 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) Terming the signing of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK as "historic", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the pact is not just economic partnership but also a blueprint for shared prosperity. He stated that India and the UK have also reached a consensus on double contribution convention.

Biggest, most economically significant trade deal UK has made since leaving EU: Starmer on FTA with India

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:51 PM

London, July 24 (IANS): Stressing that the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK will benefit both the nations, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday called the deal the "biggest and most economically significant trade deal" that the country has undertaken since after leaving the European Union (EU). He stated that India-UK FTA will boost wages, raise living standards and put more money in the pockets of the working class.

Indian diaspora in UK celebrates PM Modi's visit, hails historic FTA

IANS | July 24, 2025 4:31 PM

London, July 24 (IANS) The Indian diaspora in the United Kingdom expressed happiness on Thursday after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his State Visit to London, hailing the signing of the landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK as a step that will deepen bilateral ties and boost trade.