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Indians will soon feel ashamed to speak in English: Amit Shah amid language debate | Crashed Air India aircraft's black box to be sent to US for data recovery as India lacks 'proper equipment' | After SC's rap, Karnataka govt promises securities to theatres if Kamal Haasan's Thug Life releases | 'Misconduct proved': Probe panel recommends 'cash pile' accused Justice Yashwant Varma's impeachment | Hours after call with Modi, Trump continues taking credit for 'stopping war' between India and Pakistan | PM Modi arrives in Croatia on last leg of his three-nation tour, accorded warm welcome at airport | Air India cancels Delhi-Paris flight too after nixing Ahmedabad-London journey | 'Can't allow mobs to take over streets, rule of law must prevail': Supreme Court slams ban on Kamal Haasan's Thug Life | Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London cancelled over unavailability of aircraft | How could Mamata Banerjee arrange alternate space so quickly?: Suvendu Adhikari cries conspiracy in Khidirpur market fire

Pakistani human rights organisation, political activists condemn Balochistan's new counter-terrorism law

Jun 08, 2025, at 11:18 pm

Political activists and human rights organisations have condemned the recently passed Balochistan Counter-Terrorism (Amendment) Act 2025, fearing that the law grants sweeping powers to security forces and institutionalises state repression in the troubled region.

Sheikh Hasina's close aide slams Bangladesh interim govt for announcing April polls

Jun 08, 2025, at 10:25 pm

Rabbi Alam, Chairman of Joy Bangla Brigade and vice president of Bangladesh Awami League, USA, has condemned the interim government's decision to hold general election in April 2026.

Immigration Protests: National Guard troops arrive in LA following Trump's order

Jun 08, 2025, at 10:18 pm

The National Guard troops have started arriving in Los Angeles following President Donald Trump's order to put an end to protests that broke out in the region against federal immigration authorities who are trying to carry out deportations.

US teen dies after trying social media turned 'Dusting'

Jun 08, 2025, at 09:04 pm

A US teen died after participating in a social trend called dusting, media reports said.

Canadian journalist alleges assault by pro-Khalistan activists at Vancouver rally

Jun 08, 2025, at 06:50 pm

Vancouver: Independent Canadian journalist Mocha Bezirgan has alleged that he was physically assaulted and threatened by a group of pro-Khalistan activists while covering a rally in Vancouver on Sunday. Bezirgan claimed he was targeted for his independent reporting and past coverage of Khalistan-related demonstrations across multiple countries.

Two senior Palestinian Mujahideen Movement members eliminated, says IDF

Jun 08, 2025, at 03:03 pm

The Israel Defense Forces on Sunday announced that two senior members of the Palestinian Mujahideen Movement have been eliminated.

US expert on China warns of 'something worse' than Covid if strong action is not taken on fungus smuggling case

Jun 08, 2025, at 03:02 pm

A top US-based expert on China has warned of "something worse" than COVID-19 if the United States does not take drastic action over the fungus smuggling case, media reports said.

Indian filmmaker Mira Nair’s son Zohran Mamdani runs for New York mayor post

Jun 08, 2025, at 02:32 pm

New York/IBNS: Indian-origin New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, who is also filmmaker Misra Nair's son, is contesting the 2025 New York mayoral race.

Colombia: Presidential candidate Miguel Uribe shot during rally

Jun 08, 2025, at 02:13 pm

Colombian Senator Miguel Uribe, a potential presidential contender, is currently struggling for his life at a hospital after he was shot three times in Bogota on Saturday.

Indian-origin engineer dies during scuba diving session in UAE

Jun 08, 2025, at 01:10 pm

An Indian-origin engineer died while scuba diving at Jumeirah Beach in the UAE's Dubai region on Friday.

'He will face serious consequences': Donald Trump warns Elon Musk against funding Democrats

Jun 08, 2025, at 01:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: US President Donald Trump has threatened his former advisor and once 'great friend' Elon Musk with "serious consequences" if the tech billionaire seeks to punish Republicans who vote for a controversial spending bill by funding Democrats.

Canadian PM Mark Carney reveals why Modi’s presence is essential at G7 summit

Jun 07, 2025, at 10:40 pm

Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday said that India’s scale and economic strength warranted a seat at the G7 summit, explaining why he extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi despite lingering tensions between the two countries.

Undertrial prisoner commits suicide in Pakistan

Jun 07, 2025, at 06:47 pm

An undertrial prisoner, who was among over 200 prisoners who escaped from Malir jail, recently committed suicide in Pakistan's Mauripur area, media reports said.

Taiwan detects 34 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels close to its territory

Jun 07, 2025, at 06:29 pm

Taiwan said it detected  34 Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and one official ship around its territory between 6 a.m. on Friday and 6 a.m. on Saturday, media reports said.

Washington hosts Capitol Hill event to mark Tiananmen Square Massacre

Jun 07, 2025, at 05:11 pm

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently hosted an event in Washington DC to mark the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

British art expert sentenced to prison for selling works to suspected Hezbollah financier

Jun 07, 2025, at 04:33 pm

An art expert has been jailed in the UK for two years and six months after he failed to report a series of high-value sales to a man suspected of financing the proscribed group Hezbollah.

Humiliation for Pakistan as US lawmaker asks Bilawal Bhutto-led delegation to act on terror and protect minorities

Jun 07, 2025, at 12:00 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: In a massive embarrassment for Islamabad, a senior US lawmaker asked a Pakistani delegation, led by the country's former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, to combat terrorism, act against terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed and protect religious minority in their backyard, in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

Gaza: Four Israeli soldiers die in explosion

Jun 07, 2025, at 10:46 am

At least four Israeli soldiers died and five others were wounded after an explosion rocked a building in southern Gaza’s Khan Younis on Friday.

Bangladesh general polls to be held in April next year, announces interim govt chief Muhammad Yunus

Jun 07, 2025, at 09:20 am

Interim government chief Muhammad Yunus has announced Bangladesh will vote in the general polls in April next year, paving the way for the first election in the country since the fall of the ex-PM Sheikh Hasina-led government in August last year amid the violent quota reform movement.

'You mean the man who has lost his mind?' Trump says he's not interested in talking with Elon Musk

Jun 07, 2025, at 12:43 am

Washington DC/IBNS: Amid their bitter spat on social media, US President Donald Trump on Friday referred to Elon Musk as "the man who has lost his mind" while responding to a question regarding a possible telephonic talk with the tech billionaire. 

Two Chinese nationals charged with conspiracy, smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into US

Jun 06, 2025, at 06:33 pm

Two Chinese nationals were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the United States, false statements, and visa fraud, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr recently.

Taipei: 3000 gather to mark 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre

Jun 06, 2025, at 06:04 pm

Around 3000 people gathered in Taipei City in Taiwan, on Wednesday to mark the 36th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre.

World leaders should keep two-state solution ‘alive’, urges Antonio Guterres

Jun 06, 2025, at 05:19 pm

UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday urged world leaders to revive efforts toward a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, warning that there is no alternative.

Australia: 21-year-old injured in targeted shooting in Queensland

Jun 06, 2025, at 03:06 pm

A 21-year-old man was injured in a targeted shooting incident in Australia's Queensland state, police said on Friday.

Trump in Epstein files, he should be impeached: Friend-turned-foe Elon Musk 'drops big bomb'

Jun 06, 2025, at 12:08 pm

Washington DC/IBNS: In an ugly public confrontation, billionaire Elon Musk on Thursday said his friend-turned-foe US President Donald Trump should be impeached and "dropped a big bomb" claiming the Republican was in the Epstein files.

Russia hits Kyiv with drones, missiles; four dead

Jun 06, 2025, at 10:36 am

At least four people died and 20 others were injured in Kyiv after Russia launched drones and ballistic missiles at multiple targets across the Ukrainian capital, media reports said on Friday.

Study reveals one in three Australian men committed intimate partner violence

Jun 06, 2025, at 10:06 am

A new study showed more than 1 in 3 Australian men (35%) aged 18-65 years have used intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

Donald Trump 'disappointed' with Elon Musk over spending bill criticisms, Tesla CEO fires back

Jun 06, 2025, at 12:16 am

Washington, DC/IBNS: Despite sharing a strong bond, tech billionaire Elon Musk's friendship with Donald Trump has hit an all-time low, with the former slamming the US President repeatedly over the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'.

Top JeM commander, who threatened to break India, mysteriously found dead in Pakistan's Bahawalpur

Jun 04, 2025, at 02:53 pm

Islamabad/IBNS: Top Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Maulana Abdul Aziz Esar, who frequently threatened to disintegrate India into parts, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Pakistan's Bahawalpur on June 2, media reports said.

Chinese nationals charged with conspiracy, smuggling dangerous biological pathogen into US

Jun 04, 2025, at 10:25 am

Detroit/IBNS: Yunqing Jian, 33, and Zunyong Liu, 34, citizens of the People’s Republic of China, were charged in a criminal complaint with conspiracy, smuggling goods into the United States, false statements, and visa fraud, announced United States Attorney Jerome F. Gorgon, Jr.

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