Iran executes over 500 people in 2026: Rights groupIn 2023, Iran has seen a grim milestone with over 500 executions, witnessing a notable increase recently. Among those executed, twenty-nine...
27 Aug, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
UK asylum applications drop by more than a fifth: Govt dataUK asylum applications fell by more than a fifth annually, government figures showed Thursday, as ministers grapple with the politically co...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Geopolitics blinds world to POK unrestIn the backdrop of Iran's crisis, Pakistan's diplomatic interventions are drawing focus away from its own civil unrest and protest suppress...
26 Aug, 2026, 10.52 PM IST
India rejects UN panel report on alleged discrimination against ethnic, religious groups, Rohingya refugeesIndia has rejected a United Nations report alleging discrimination against various groups. The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Di...
26 Aug, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
US military says it struck vessel in the Caribbean, killing fourUS military confirmed four deaths in a Caribbean vessel strike targeting narco-traffickers. Intelligence revealed the vessel's active invol...
26 Aug, 2026, 06.26 AM IST
Bangladesh govt must take immediate steps to end prolonged detention of Awami League leaders and others linked to former regime: HRWThousands were detained after the Awami League government stepped down last year. Many remain imprisoned without formal charges or due proc...
25 Aug, 2026, 11.08 AM IST
Democrat Senate nominee from US State of Michigan pulls up Pakistan for lack of democracyAt a gathering of Pakistani-Americans, Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed directed pointed criticisms at Pakistan's military authorit...
25 Aug, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
1,292 Chakma voters objected to SIR in Arunachal Pradesh; CDFI seeks ECI observersThe Chakma Development Foundation of India has urged the Election Commission of India to intervene. They allege systematic targeting of ove...
24 Aug, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
"Serious allegations": SAD's Harsimrat Badal on NHRC notice to Bhagwant Mann's wifeThe National Human Rights Commission has intervened in serious allegations against the Punjab Chief Minister's wife. These allegations invo...
22 Aug, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Baloch communities facing systematic repression, claims BYC leader Sabiha BalochBaloch Yakjehti Committee leader Sabiha Baloch alleges identity is a mark of suspicion. Baloch communities face systematic repression and s...
22 Aug, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's sister files contempt plea over violation of SC hospitalisation orderImran Khan's sister filed a Supreme Court petition alleging contempt of court. The government allegedly violated an order to transfer him t...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.45 PM IST
Punjab CM's wife sends notice to ex-judge over allegation of demanding Rs 5 cr to suppress rape caseGurpreet Kaur, wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has sent a legal notice to a former judge. This action follows allegations that...
22 Aug, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Silencing Jama Masjid pulpit now part of state policy: Mirwaiz Umar FarooqMirwaiz said those who place such restrictions may not know the history of Jama Masjid, which has stood for people’s rights, coexistence an...
22 Aug, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
NHRC takes cognisance of allegations against Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann's wife of suppressing a rape case for Rs 5 croreThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Saturday took cognisance of allegations that the wife of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.00 AM IST
No reason to comment on Pakistan's frustration: MEA on Islamabad summoning US Charge d'Affaires in IslamabadIndia on Friday dismissed Pakistan’s objection to US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor’s remarks that Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of...
21 Aug, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
In tat-for-tat action, Indian authorities pull down some structures outside Pakistan mission in DelhiAuthorities removed structures and queue barriers outside the Pakistan High Commission. These items were located on a lane outside the comp...
20 Aug, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
Bangladesh's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir tipped to become new presidentBangladesh's parliament will elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the nation's new president. He is expected to win the largely ceremonial ...
20 Aug, 2026, 07.54 AM IST