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PM Modi gifts Bidriware vase, silver filigree purse to Ghana's President and first lady

The exquisite pair of Bidriware flower vases, crafted in Karnataka's Bidar, showcases India's renowned metal craft known for its striking black finish and fine silver inlay.

2025-07-03T13:48:32.458318+00:00 IST

China’s assassination plot in Prague exposes CCP’s global terror

National security experts are warning that China may repeat its apparent attempt to target Taiwanese political figures abroad, following revelations of a planned harassing incident during former vice president-elect Hsiao Bi-khim's March 2024 visit to Prague, according to the Taipei Times.

2025-07-03T13:19:02.194508+00:00 IST

PM Modi invites Ghana legislators to visit new Indian Parliament

Addressing the Parliament of Ghana, PM Narendra Modi said, "I invite you to visit the new Parliament of India. You will be able to see the bold step that we have taken to reserve one-third of the seats in the Indian Parliament and the state assemblies for women."

2025-07-03T12:15:34.523745+00:00 IST

Russia claims control over Luhansk as US halts weapons promised

"Just a couple of days ago, I received a report that the territory of the Luhansk People's Republic has been 100 percent liberated," Leonid Pasechnik said, although not everyone agreed.

2025-07-03T09:46:48.645711+00:00 IST

Pak: PML-N denies planning no-confidence vote against KP govt

A meeting held between Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi on Wednesday triggered speculations that the federal government was mulling a plan to oust Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.

2025-07-03T09:40:56.607397+00:00 IST

Pakistan's UNSC Presidency a 'murder of global justice'

Shafi Burfat, Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), has issued a statement condemning the United Nations' decision to grant Pakistan the presidency of the Security Council, calling it a "murder of global justice" and a "direct insult to the oppressed nations under Pakistani military occupation."

2025-07-03T09:28:09.542472+00:00 IST

China targets Taiwan chip secrets with USD 24 billion acquisition

The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) announced on Wednesday that it will conduct a "thorough examination" of any proposed acquisition of the Taiwanese tech firm Source Photonics Co, Ltd, amid growing concerns about a Chinese company's interest in purchasing the Hsinchu-based firm, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

2025-07-03T09:21:24.835671+00:00 IST

  Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes southwestern Japan

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.5 hit south-western Japan on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said.

2025-07-03T09:03:15.796228+00:00 IST

Vietnam to join intnl carbon offsetting scheme for aviation

The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has officially confirmed that the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) will participate in its Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) during its voluntary phase, starting from January 1, 2026.

2025-07-03T08:55:33.967188+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s death squads continue killing spree in Balochistan

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported the brutal killings of two Baloch civilians in separate incidents in Kech and Awaran districts, as Pakistan's state-backed death squads continue to carry out extrajudicial violence across Balochistan.

2025-07-03T08:51:03.206028+00:00 IST

UN reports rapidly spreading drought in Afghanistan

These regions, already vulnerable due to economic challenges, now experience rising agricultural devastation due to prolonged dry conditions. The people in affected regions have reported significant crop losses, and livestock deaths are increasing.

2025-07-03T08:25:14.642073+00:00 IST

Passenger ferry sinks off Bali Island; 4 dead, over 30 missing

The vessel KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya, which departed from Ketapang Port in Banyuwangi en route to Bali, sank just 25 minutes after setting sail. 23 of the 65 people on board survived, four died and search continues for 38 missing persons, authorities said.

2025-07-03T08:09:55.278650+00:00 IST

Bhutan: COAS Dwivedi briefed on IMTRAT's role

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi, visited the Indian Military Training Team (IMTRAT), wherein he was briefed about the vital role played by it, the ADGPI said in a post on X on Thursday.

2025-07-03T07:59:11.981253+00:00 IST

Pak: Paank reports rise in enforced disappearances in Balochistan

According to Paank, on the night of July 1, Talal Baloch was forcibly taken from his home in Ward No. 2, Pasni, situated in Gwadar district.

2025-07-03T07:56:38.297923+00:00 IST

Pakistan targets Baloch families in enforced disappearances

Families of the victims have confirmed the incidents, raising serious concerns over the growing trend of enforced disappearances, The Balochistan Post reported.

2025-07-03T07:38:24.225788+00:00 IST

Pakistan Election Commission announces winners of reserved seats

In the five reserved seats in the National Assembly from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) have secured wins in two seats each, while Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) has secured victory in one seat.

2025-07-03T07:20:51.612181+00:00 IST

Pakistan Railways announces hike in fares for trains

As per the notification, the Pakistan Railways said that a 2 per cent increase in fare will take effect from July 4 for express and passenger trains. The two per cent fare increase will also apply to advance bookings as per the notification.

2025-07-03T06:31:58.104373+00:00 IST

Pak: HRCP expresses concern over shrinking space for human rights

In a statement released on Wednesday, the HRCP said it had faced several arbitrary, illegal, and unjustified actions over the past few months, which have hindered the organisation's ability to conduct its mandate.

2025-07-03T05:01:06.813680+00:00 IST

Pakistan: BYC holds protest rally against extrajudicial killing

Leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), held a protest rally on Wednesday against the extrajudicial killing of its zonal member, Zeeshan Zaheer.

2025-07-03T04:51:52.573861+00:00 IST

Balochistan sees rise in cases of enforced disappearances

Paank, Baloch National Movement's Human Rights Department, reported on Tuesday, a rise in the cases of enforced disappearances across Balochistan.

2025-07-03T04:34:03.386561+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects heightened Chinese incursions around strait

Of the 41 aircraft, 30 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone).

2025-07-03T02:58:04.945793+00:00 IST