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Pakistan's enforced disappearance machine targets Baloch youth again
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A young man, Adnan Rind, was forcibly abducted for the second time in Mastung, Balochistan, by Pakistani security forces, with his whereabouts unknown. Despite some recent releases of missing persons, enforced disappearances remain widespread, leaving locals fearful and justice elusive, acco
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JD Vance optimistic Gaza ceasefire will hold as Trump warns Hamas of 'fast
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism that the Gaza ceasefire would hold during his visit to a new US-Israel coordination center in Kiryat Gat. He highlighted joint efforts by Israelis and Americans to rebuild Gaza, maintain long-term peace, and deploy local security forces, follo
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Siberian birds arrive at Prayagraj Sangam, delighting locals and tourists
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
From thousands of kilometres away, Siberian birds are reaching Prayagraj in increasing numbers. The birds are enhancing the beauty of the Sangam and have now become a major centre of attraction. Tourists and residents have started visiting the Sangam to witness this natural spectacle. Man
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'Spoke to PM Modi, he's not going to buy much oil from Russia': Trump
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump yet again claimed to have discussed with PM Modi about India's import of Russian oil, he told reporters on Tuesday (US local time) after the Diwali celebrations at the Oval Office.
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Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft, 4 vessels, 1 ship around its territory
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected the presence of two sorties by Chinese military aircraft, four naval vessels operating and one official ship around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.
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Trump says he wants to be "nice" to China, but slaps 155% tariffs from Nov
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) stated that Washington would continue with their plans to impose a 155 per cent tariff on Chinese goods imported into the US beginning November 1, despite expressing his desire to maintain amicable ties with Beijing.
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Trump participates in Diwali celebration in White House, calls PM Modi a '
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US President Donald Trump participated in Diwali celebrations at the White House on Tuesday (local time) and extended his warm greetings to the people of India and Indian-Americans on the occasion.
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US Congressmen Krishnamoorthi, Fitzpatrick introduce bipartisan resolution
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
US Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Brian Fitzpatrick on Tuesday (local time) introduced a bipartisan resolution in the US House of Representatives to recognise the religious and historical significance of Diwali, which began on October 20.
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ACB Chairman Ahsraf, international players visit Paktika to meet families
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The attacks in Paktika Province have been widely condemned by the cricket fraternity, including prominent Afghan cricketers like Rashid Khan. The ACB has also withdrawn from the upcoming Tri-Nation T20I Series involving Pakistan and Sri Lanka in protest, with Zimbabwe now being the third tea
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Record-breaking Diwali sales reflect India's economic strength and Swadesh
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
CAIT has released its comprehensive "Research report on Diwali festival sales 2025", based on an extensive nationwide survey across 60 major distribution centres, including state capitals and Tier 2 & 3 cities, conducted by its research wing, CAIT Research & Trade Development Society.
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India's festive spending peaks with Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods, Rs 65,000
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Sales of Rs 5.40 lakh crore in goods and Rs 65 thousand crore in services across the country marked India's highest-ever Diwali season turnover, underscoring a historic surge in retail trade and consumer spending during the 2025 festive season.
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Some relief for H1B visa applicants, USD 100,000 fee not applicable for th
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday (local time) has clarified that the USD 100,000 H1B visa fee can be avoided if the applicant enters the United States on a different visa and later switches to H1B visa inside the United States.
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