Quetta, July 28 (IANS) At least four civilians were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation said on Tuesday.
Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with a worsening gas crisis, the disruption has extended far beyond household kitchens, paralysing public transport across Dhaka as hundreds of CNG-powered buses, auto-rickshaws and ride-sharing vehicles spend hours waiting for fuel, leaving commuters stranded and increasing transport costs, local media reported.
London, July 28 (IANS) The recent killing of a 20-year-old woman, Khalida Chandio, in Pakistan’s southern Sindh province reflects a wider pattern of violence against women accused of bringing “dishonour” to families, a report has stated.
Dhaka, July 28 (IANS) Bangladesh is grappling with a deepening drug crisis, with an estimated 8.2 million people using narcotics across the country. Drugs ranging from yaba to heroin are reportedly being smuggled through at least 105 border points across 18 districts, with Dhaka emerging as the country’s main hub for illicit drug distribution and consumption, a report has stated.
Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Tuesday called for an immediate end to the cycle of violence and a prompt, impartial and independent investigation into the reported deaths and injuries.
Athens, July 28 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Greece, Ravi Shankar, on Tuesday met Lt. Gen. Demosthenes Grigoriadis, Chief of Hellenic Air Force General Staff and discussed the ongoing initiatives of cooperation between the two Air Forces.
Islamabad, July 28 (IANS) With the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) claiming dozens of lives, several videos surfaced on social media Tuesday showing Pakistani security personnel openly firing on civilians in Mirpur city and later loading bodies in their vehicles.
Glasgow, July 28 (IANS) Indian weightlifter Nirupama Devi Seram had a disappointing outing in the women's 63kg, failing to complete her clean and jerk routine, ending with a did not finish (DNF) in the Commonwealth Games 2026 at Glasgow on Tuesday.
Mumbai, July 28 (IANS) The E20 ethanol-blended fuel policy is technically sound, economically beneficial and expected to support Indian farmers while reducing the country's dependence on imported petroleum, Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT) Vice-Chancellor Prof. Aniruddh B. Pandit said, on Tuesday.
Gandhinagar, July 28 (IANS) Gujarat retained its position as India's leading exporting state in the financial year 2025-26, contributing $110 billion to the country's record merchandise and services exports of $863 billion, underlining the state's central role in India's external trade and manufacturing economy, officials said on Tuesday.
