New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, met Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari in New Delhi on Wednesday, with discussions focussed on bilateral ties and ongoing cooperation for the welfare and development of the Afghan people. “Good to meet H.E. Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan, in New Delhi today. The discussions focused on India-Afghani…
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New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Dozens of children were infected with HIV at a government-run hospital in Pakistan’s Sindh province amid allegations that contaminated syringes were reused during treatment, according to a report.According to a report by the UK-based The Telegraph, at least 78 children contracted HIV at Kulsoom Bai Valika Hospital in Sindh.The report said the investigation follows months of protests by families, who accused the authorities of failing to order an independent inquiry into …
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) As India’s Operation Sindoor continues to cast a long shadow over Pakistan-based terror outfits, the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), weakened by heavy losses and struggling to regain operational strength, has launched an extensive digital propaganda campaign in a bid to stay relevant and rebuild its support base, intelligence officials have said. According to officials, Operation Sindoor dealt a severe blow to the JeM, including the destruction of its headquarters at Bahawalpu…
Lahore, July 8 (IANS) Pakistan batter Babar Azam could be set for another stint as the country’s T20I captain, with reports suggesting the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering restoring him to the role ahead of the team’s upcoming assignments. According to a report by Pakistani publication Daily Ausaf, the PCB is weighing a leadership change in the shortest format following an assessment of the national team’s recent performances. If the move is approved, Babar is expected to replace Salm…
New Delhi, July 8 (IANS) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Wednesday described the unveiling of the first-look poster of his biopic, ‘Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story,’ on his 54th birthday as ‘the best birthday gift ever.’ The film, starring National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao, is set to release in theatres on May 14 next year. Sharing his reaction after the poster launch, Ganguly said the occasion had made his birthday even more special. “Birthdays are always special and un…
Dublin, July 8 (IANS) A leading international human rights organisation called on the Pakistani authorities to immediately release journalist and human rights defender Ahmad Farhad and withdraw all charges against him, alleging that he is being targeted for his legitimate reporting and human rights work in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).Ireland-based rights group Front Line Defenders strongly condemned the repression in PoK, saying the crackdown is not an isolated incident but part of a broader…
Patna, July 7 (IANS) Bihar’s Munger Police will produce a suspected anti-national operative before a local court on Tuesday and seek judicial remand for further interrogation in connection with an alleged terror conspiracy and suspected cross-border links.Police claimed that the suspected anti-national operative was arrested on Monday and was in contact with a cross-border network. Police said he was planning a major terror incident along with two associates.However, officials have emphasized th…
Quetta, July 7 (IANS) At least nine police personnel, including two Station House Officers (SHOs), were killed after armed assailants targetted a police post in Ziarat district of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said on Tuesday, local media reported. The armed men targetted the police post on Monday night, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported, citing sources. A gunfight erupted between police and armed assailants for some time. But, the armed men managed to enter the premises.Ziarat …
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday for a visit aimed at enhancing bilateral ties and holding discussions on matters of shared interest between the two countries. Extending a warm welcome to the Afghan Minister, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X and posted: “Looking forward to engaging discussions on issues of mutual interest.”This visit comes amid escalating tensions betwe…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The Khalistan challenge remains significant, with counter-terror agencies maintaining heightened vigilance to prevent any resurgence of militancy. Despite sustained efforts by pro-Khalistan elements to revive the movement in Punjab, they have achieved little success so far.Close coordination between the Punjab Police, intelligence agencies and other central agencies has led to the arrest of nearly 117 people and the busting of eight Khalistan-backed modules.An Intelligen…