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Ad-hoc employees in PoJK protest for permanent status, allege exp

In Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), long-serving ad-hoc and contractual government employees have intensified their protests, demanding permanent employment status after decades of service.

2025-09-16T12:29:33.233573+00:00 IST

Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi meet with Mauritius PM

Chairperson of the Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Sonia Gandhi and senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday called on the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in the national capital as part of the latter's official visit to the country.

2025-09-16T11:59:38.458520+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Chief Adviser visits Dhakeshwari National Temple

Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday visited the Dhakeshwari National Temple in Dhaka to exchange greetings with members of the Hindu community on the occasion of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja.

2025-09-16T11:02:04.778145+00:00 IST

President Murmu meets Mauritius PM Ramgoolam

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday met the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Navinchandra Ramgoolam, at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, where both leaders underscored the unique and enduring bilateral relationship between New Delhi and Port Louis.

2025-09-16T10:37:34.855121+00:00 IST

Human rights activist Arif Aajakia accuses Pakistan of systemic a

Speaking during a recent address, Aajakia alleged that the situation in Balochistan amounts to genocide. "Balochistan is an occupied nation. Its people are facing both physical and economic genocide," he said. According to him, the province, which is rich in natural resources, is being exploited by the Pakistani state with the support of the Chinese Communist Party. "All the resources are being looted, and the local Baloch population receives nothing. When they resist, they are met with brutal repression by what he called 'Pakistan's terrorist army, the Punjabi army" he added.

2025-09-16T08:14:44.859564+00:00 IST

Pashtun activist warns UN of human rights abuses, fake military o

Addressing the international community, Afridi accused the Pakistani military of carrying out false flag military operations under the pretence of combating terrorism, while targeting innocent civilians, particularly Pashtun women and children.

2025-09-16T07:32:51.440546+00:00 IST

Mauritius PM Navin Ramgoolam pays tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Ra

The Mauritian leader had landed in Delhi on Sunday, where he was received by Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth. Sharing the update on social media, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a post on X, "PM Navin Ramgoolam of Mauritius lands in New Delhi. Warmly received by MoS for Defence Sanjay Seth at the airport."

2025-09-16T06:11:58.732371+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircrafts, 11 vessels near its territor

Sharing the details in a post on X, the MND said these were detected up until 6 am. It further stated that 15 out of the 24 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-09-16T05:05:30.440014+00:00 IST

DUCAB Group keen to provide cable solutions for Namma Metro

A senior delegation from the company met Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil on Monday to explore potential areas of collaboration. Following the meeting, the minister said that DUCAB has already initiated discussions with BMRCL and its contractors for the supply of fire-survival and extra-high-voltage cables for the city's Metro network.

2025-09-15T23:27:42.209695+00:00 IST

Pakistan increases price of high-speed diesel by Rs 2.78

Pakistan's federal government increased the prices of high-speed diesel by Rs 2.78 per litre for the next fortnight, bringing the new prices to Rs 272.77 per litre, as quoted by Dawn News.

2025-09-15T23:04:13.497299+00:00 IST

Pakistan-Afghanistan relations deteriorate

This comes despite the Pakistan's increased diplomatic engagement with Kabul in 2025 after the heightened tensions and a prolonged hiatus in the high-level diplomatic exchanges held last year.

2025-09-15T22:00:51.256712+00:00 IST

Mauritius PM lands in Delhi as part of his official visit

Prime Minister of Mauritius Navin Ramgoolam on Sunday landed in Delhi, where he was received by MoS for Defence, Sanjay Seth.

2025-09-15T18:51:52.806091+00:00 IST

Jaishankar extends greetings to people of Guatemala

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended greetings to people of Guatemala on their Independence Day.

2025-09-15T18:27:55.137761+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Punjab rolls out HPV vaccine drive for 8 million girls

The campaign will run from September 15 to 27. According to Dawn, the vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 14 years and is seen as a critical tool against cervical cancer, which is the third most common cancer in women in Pakistan.

2025-09-15T17:49:19.224447+00:00 IST

MEA Secy (West) holds talks with International Seabed Authority

In a post on X, Official Spokesperson of the MEA, Ranshir Jaiswal said, "Secretary (West) Sibi George received Leticia Reis de Carvalho, Secretary-General of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), today. Discussions were held on India's activities with ISA and advancing cooperation in deep-sea mineral exploration, sustainable use of marine resources & strengthening multilateral engagement on ocean governance."

2025-09-15T17:13:53.673148+00:00 IST

Suneet Mehta named India’s next High Commissioner to Kiribati

Suneet Mehta, currently India's High Commissioner to Fiji, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner to Kiribati with residence in Suva, the Ministry of External Affairs said. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly.

2025-09-15T16:24:37.067512+00:00 IST

MEA Secy (West) holds talks with Vice-Minister of Lithuania

They discussed the progress in the bilateral relations and the prospect of diversifying cooperation, including in high technology, said MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.

2025-09-15T16:23:31.868075+00:00 IST

INS Nistar makes maiden port call at Singapore for Exercise Pacific Reach 2025

INS Nistar and Submarine Rescue Unit (East) made their first port call at Singapore's Changi Naval Base to join Exercise Pacific Reach 2025. The Indian Navy said Nistar will serve as the mothership for submarine rescue drills and expert exchanges, with a warm welcome from Singapore Navy and Indian mission.

2025-09-15T16:09:45.384796+00:00 IST

Pakistan polio cases rise to 26 after two detected in KP

Pakistan reported two new polio cases in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, raising the national tally to 26, *Dawn* reported. The NIH said most infections are in southern KP, where a special vaccination drive has begun. Authorities urged parents to ensure children under five receive repeated oral polio vaccine doses.

2025-09-15T14:55:23.226156+00:00 IST