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HRFP demands justice for minor Christian girl amid abduction

First Information Report (FIR) registered on January 11, 2026, under Section 365-B of the Pakistan Penal Code, Sataish Maryam was allegedly abducted on the night between January 10 and 11, 2026.

2026-02-12T02:16:02.295501+00:00 IST

Six Republicans vote to reverse Trump’s tariffs on Canada

The House voted 219-211 to pass the resolution, with just one Democrat voting against it. Six Republicans that voted in favour were- Don Bacon, Kevin Kiley, Brian Fitzpatrick, Dan Newhouse, Thomas Massie and Jeff Hurd, as per Fox News.

2026-02-12T02:12:11.284390+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 17 Chinese sorties, 7 vessels, 1 ship

Of the 17, 14 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and southeastern ADIZ.

2026-02-12T02:00:15.384823+00:00 IST

Pak: 4 die, 5 injured in firing incidents in Karachi

In Memon Goth neighborhood, two men were shot dead and a woman was injured. According to police, both deceased victims sustained fatal head wounds. The injured woman was discovered at a bushy area near a private housing society off the Super Highway.

2026-02-12T01:31:08.725774+00:00 IST

Bangladesh heads to polls; 51 parties compete for power

This election feels heavy after the demise of Former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and the ban on her nemesis Sheikh Hasina's party, the Awami League.

2026-02-12T01:09:55.795246+00:00 IST

"China realised that BRICS without India's leadership role can't

Soni, in a conversation with ANI, said that the meeting was important in a time when efforts are being made by some interested parties to bring down the importance of BRICS.

2026-02-12T01:02:50.689032+00:00 IST

Rishi Sunak to address curtain raiser to India AI Impact Summit

Former Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak will address "AI for All: Reimagining Global Cooperation," a curtain raiser to the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Carnegie India stated.

2026-02-12T00:34:41.068186+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km.

2026-02-11T22:56:30.296603+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka's JVP general secretary Silva pays visit to Kerala CM

The Sri Lankan delegation also visited ISRO's Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre and the Vizhinjam Port, where, according to the official X post from the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka, it gained exposure to India's advancements in science and technology and the blue economy.

2026-02-11T20:37:12.324649+00:00 IST

Tourism Malaysia holds Sales Mission 2026 in Coimbatore

The programme brought together 49 sellers from Malaysia and key travel trade partners from Coimbatore and the wider Kongu region, strengthening Malaysia's engagement with one of South India's strongest outbound leisure and business travel markets.

2026-02-11T19:27:49.373423+00:00 IST

Bangaldesh: 'Strict action...during polls':Home Adviser

He made the remarks on Wednesday while visiting the Operation Control Room at Police Headquarters and later inspecting the New Market and Mohammadpur police stations under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).

2026-02-11T18:03:27.879826+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Rolls-Royce CEO Erginbilgic

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Rolls-Royce CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and welcomed the company's enthusiasm towards scaling up its activities in India and partnering with the youth in the country.

2026-02-11T17:35:40.132940+00:00 IST

China’s ultimate goal is Taiwan’s annihilation: Taiwan's MAC

The remarks came after Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Chairman Wang Huning, the fourth-ranked leader of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), addressed Beijing's annual Taiwan Work Conference on Tuesday.

2026-02-11T17:29:42.324574+00:00 IST

Pak: Militant attack takes place in Bannu; 3 militants killed

According to the Dawn, the militants launched a late-night assault on the Khonia Khel Police Post in the district's Wazir sub-division with heavy weapons, intending to seize control of the facility.

2026-02-11T16:35:26.240352+00:00 IST

China slams US' claims of Beijing conducting nuclear tests

The remarks came after US Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security Thomas G DiNanno, speaking at the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, accused Beijing of conducting "nuclear explosive tests" in June 2020.

2026-02-11T16:14:09.113680+00:00 IST

Bangladesh braces for 13th National Elections tomorrow

The elections come at a critical time in the country's history, almost two years after the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, was ousted following a student-led movement in July 2024.

2026-02-11T15:43:53.688728+00:00 IST

Jamaat, BNP chief address voters ahead of Bangladesh polls

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Shafiqur Rahman alleged that certain groups are spreading misinformation across the country to mislead voters, while Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman expressed gratitude to the country's top Islamic scholars for reportedly supporting the BNP ahead of the elections, the Dhaka Tribune reported.

2026-02-11T15:12:16.549587+00:00 IST

OQ picks India for aluminium downstream, cites strong ties

Oman's OQ's Ladayan Project Head, Munther Al Rawahi, on Wednesday said that the company has chosen India as a starting point to promote aluminium downstream, citing strong bilateral ties between the two countries and significant growth potential in the Indian aluminium sector.

2026-02-11T14:11:30.787054+00:00 IST

1,400 polling stations in Dhaka marked high risk ahead of polls

Dhaka Divisional Commissioner and Returning Officer Sharf Uddin Ahmed Choudhury shared the information on Wednesday during a media briefing on election preparedness.

2026-02-11T13:38:15.243898+00:00 IST

Over 500,000 Bangladeshi expatriates exercised franchise through

Citing Election Commission (EC) data, the report said that as of 9:15 am (local time) Wednesday, 515,619 expatriates had successfully cast their votes using the IT-enabled postal voting system.

2026-02-11T13:34:30.053125+00:00 IST

Devnimori relics of Buddha return to India from SL

The revered Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha has return to India after a ceremonial departure from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Sri Lanka, marking a significant moment in India-Sri Lanka civilisational ties.

2026-02-11T13:05:41.469612+00:00 IST