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Imran Khan calls for nationwide protests after 17-year sentence i

Khan, who currently does not have access to his social media accounts, conveyed his message through his legal team. According to a post on X recounting a conversation between Khan and his lawyer, the PTI founder instructed Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi to begin preparations for a mass street movement.

2025-12-21T03:52:22.438993+00:00 IST

Taiwan: Taipei stabbing spree was planned, suspect visited area b

Police confirmed that the suspect had been surveying the area in the days leading up to the attack. According to NHK, he visited the crime scene three days before the incident and also went to a commercial facility in the area on Thursday or Friday.

2025-12-21T03:05:20.247191+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, 1 ship

In a post on X, the MND said, "7 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 5 out of 7 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. We have monitored the situation and responded."

2025-12-21T01:30:59.991598+00:00 IST

BHM hold protest in Siliguri against murder of Hindu youth

A protest was held in Siliguri, West Bengal, by Bangia Hindu Mahamancha, a pro-Hindu organisation, against the brutal murder of a Hindu youth in Bangladesh on Saturday.

2025-12-21T01:30:17.432367+00:00 IST

'Future of India, its neighbouring countries is interlinked'

He stated that India's future is linked to its neighbours, underscoring the importance of maintaining positive ties amid turmoil in Bangladesh. Speaking about Bangladesh, Naravane refrained from commenting on internal matters, stressing India's focus on nurturing relationships. He noted that political rhetoric often spreads misinformation, emphasising the need for constructive engagement.

2025-12-21T01:17:22.840837+00:00 IST

Pak court sentences 4 PTI leaders for 10 years in May 9 case

ATC Judge Arshad Javed announced the verdict inside Kot Lakhpat Jail.

2025-12-21T01:01:49.293149+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: 10 arrested for brutal murder of Hindu youth

Ten individuals have been arrested in connection with the brutal murder of Dipu Chandra Das, a 27-year-old Hindu youth, in Mymensingh, Bangladesh. The Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) apprehended seven suspects, while the police arrested three others.

2025-12-21T00:48:28.722839+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 strikes Pakistan

The epicentre was located about 70 km west of Khuzdar.

2025-12-21T00:32:41.140428+00:00 IST

EAM draws parallels between coalition politics, multipolar world

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday drew parallels between coalition politics and a multipolar world at Pune LitFest 2025 and stressed that national interests guide India's decisions as it navigates complex global coalitions and partnerships.

2025-12-21T00:10:15.149822+00:00 IST

'Whether this sentence would have been given if Imran...'

Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years in prison in the Toshakhana-2 corruption case, sparking public outrage and concerns about the judiciary's credibility.

2025-12-20T23:05:43.224436+00:00 IST

Dhaka University Bangabandhu Hall renamed Shahid Osman Hadi Hall

Dhaka University renamed the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall to Shaheed Sharif Osman Hadi Hall, days after Hadi, convenor of Inqilab Moncho, a prominent student activist and a parliamentary candidate for the upcoming February 2026 national elections, died on December 18, 2025, in Singapore while receiving treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during an attack in Dhaka, BD News reported.

2025-12-20T20:38:47.684714+00:00 IST

Pakistanis express outrage, lose faith in judiciary after Imran

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi were sentenced to 17 years of imprisonment each by a special court of the country's Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday in the Toshakhana-2 corruption case, triggering widespread criticism from ordinary citizens who termed the verdict "politically motivated" and a "farce" that has further eroded public trust in Pakistan's judicial system and democratic institutions.

2025-12-20T17:36:15.470487+00:00 IST

Lord Krishna, Hanuman were greatest diplomats: Jaishankar

Emphasising India's own traditions and highlighting instances of strategy and statecraft in its scriptures, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that Lord Krishna and Lord Hanuman were "greatest diplomats" also and noted that one is the great diplomat of story of Mahabharata, the other is great diplomat of the Ramayana.

2025-12-20T16:52:28.125224+00:00 IST

Inqilab Moncho issues 24-hour ultimatum to Bangladesh Home Min

With the final prayers for the funeral service for the slain Inqilab Moncho convenor, Sharif Osman Hadi, concluded on Bangladesh's Dhaka University campus on Saturday, the organisation rallied towards the Shahbagh area, issuing a 24-hour ultimatum to the country's Home Ministry, demanding a report on the progress of arrests of the killers of Osman Hadi.

2025-12-20T16:40:55.087984+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Audit flags multi-billion rupee financial irregularites

Financial irregularities amounting to billions of rupees have been detected in Pakistan's local government institutions across the southern region of the Punjab Province, The Express Tribune reported, citing the Auditor General of Pakistan's audit report for the financial year 2022-23, released on Saturday.

2025-12-20T13:54:47.441279+00:00 IST

Pakistan poorly prepared to deal with HPAI threat, experts warn

Experts have warned that Pakistan lacks the scientific, institutional and technical capacity required to monitor and respond to the growing threat posed by Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A (HPAI), as the virus continues to spread globally across wildlife, livestock and, in limited cases, humans, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-12-20T13:44:12.090379+00:00 IST

Foreign policy needs clarity, choices, a game plan: EAM

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Saturday emphasised the need for strategic clarity and a well-defined game plan for India's foreign policy, stating that the country must operate with a well-defined game plan to navigate an increasingly complex global environment.

2025-12-20T13:09:34.654173+00:00 IST

Pak: 29,000 dog bite cases, 19 rabies deaths reported in Karachi

As many as 29,000 dog bite cases have been reported in Karachi so far in 2025, with 19 people losing their lives to rabies, highlighting a growing public health concern in the region, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-12-20T12:53:59.681189+00:00 IST

SHANTI Bill marks transformational step in India’s energy:MEA

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday highlighted how the SHANTI Bill aims to transform India's energy and technology landscape.

2025-12-20T12:48:18.960909+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Unidentified bodies recovered in Washuk

Reports have emerged of alleged enforced disappearances and the recovery of two unidentified bodies in Balochistan's Khuzdar and Washuk districts, according to the Balochistan Post.

2025-12-20T12:40:27.244150+00:00 IST

Trump, Putin and PM Modi urged to back peaceful Thailand–Cambodia

The resolution appealed to US President Donald J. Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use their good offices and global influence to promote dialogue and help facilitate a peaceful settlement of the dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.

2025-12-20T11:09:47.974038+00:00 IST