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India responds to Pakistan removing bolsters outside Indian HC in Islamabad, queue liner at Pak HC in Delhi removed

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:31:21 GMT

By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): In a definitive move, the queue liner installed outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has been removed, government sources said, days after Pakistani authorities removed parking poles outside the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.

According to government sources, the queue liner outside the Pakistan High Commission, located in a lane, was re

Tetra Pak Convenes Industry Leaders and Policymakers to Advance Dialogue on Strengthening India's Food Security

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:29:36 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 20: Tetra Pak, a world-leading food processing and packaging solutions company, successfully convened a leadership workshop on 'Strengthening Food Security for a Growing India' in collaboration with the International Council for Circular Economy (ICCE) and Primus Partners in Delhi, India. The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, academia, research institutions,

"Politics of appeasement will no longer work": Amit Shah's blistering attack on Congress for opposing recitation of full Vande Mataram

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:03:55 GMT

Chengalpet (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 20 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of reviving its 'extreme policy of appeasement' after the Congress Working Committee (CWC) decided to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram, in line with the party's 1936-37 resolution.

Speaking to ANI, Shah said that the decision was not merely symbolic but a repetitio

Pakistan summons US diplomat after Trump envoy's comments

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:41:25 GMT

Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir by Sergio Gor have turned into a diplomatic spat

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the top US diplomat in Islamabad to lodge a "strong demarche" over remarks made by Washington's ambassador in New Delhi that Jammu and Kashmir is an "important part of India."

Pakistan summons US diplomat after Trump envoys comments

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 08:41:25 GMT

Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir by Sergio Gor have turned into a diplomatic spat
Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the top US diplomat in Islamabad to lodge a "strong demarche" over remarks made by Washington's ambassador in New Delhi that Jammu and Kashmir is an "important part of India."
Sergio Gor, who is also the US Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, made the comments in Srinagar, the p

Robinson, Tongue split match ball after claiming five-fers each in Leeds Test against Pakistan

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 07:29:30 GMT

Leeds [UK], August 20 (ANI): England pacers Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue shared an unusual piece of cricket memorabilia after taking five wickets apiece on the opening day of the Leeds Test against Pakistan, with the pair having the match ball cut cleanly in half so both could keep a piece.
According to the ICC website, it marked the first instance since 2006 of two England bowlers claiming five-wicket hauls in

UNSC must not be used to legitimise terrorists by de-listing them: India

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:31:22 GMT

New York [US], August 20 (ANI): India has strongly called for transparency and objectivity in the United Nations Security Council's process of listing and delisting terrorist organisations, cautioning against using the platform for narrow political agendas in a veiled criticism of Pakistan's role in dealing with terrorism.
Addressing the UNSC Open Debate on Working Methods on Wednesday (local time), India's Charg

"Unfairly blaming or disrespecting our soldiers is wrong": Army veterans criticise remarks on soldiers made by tourist in viral video from Ladakh

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:31:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): Former Army officers have strongly criticised the remarks made by a tourist in a viral video from Minamarg in Ladakh.
A viral social media post shared a video purportedly showing a woman confronting security personnel after being stopped at a barricade in Minamarg and claiming that Gen Z would not tolerate alleged mistreatment.
In the video, the woman is heard questioni

Royal Premier League Season 2 gets underway in Pulwama amid huge crowd, youth support

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:25 GMT

Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 20 (ANI): The Royal Premier League witnessed an exciting night cricket match at the Sports Stadium in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir as the second season kicked off on Wednesday, drawing thousands of spectators who gathered to support and encourage local cricketing talent.
The match turned into a vibrant sporting spectacle as cricket enthusiasts from different areas arrived

"Is this pact heading towards much-wanted Islamic NATO?": MJ Akbar demands US clarity over Mecca Pact

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 06:30:10 GMT

Mapusa (Goa) [India], August 20 (ANI): Former Union Minister MJ Akbar sought US clarity over the future direction of the recent 'Mecca Pact,' seeking clear answers on whether the military agreement is evolving into an 'Islamic NATO.'
Speaking to ANI on Wednesday, Akbar directly addressed recent endorsements made by US President Donald Trump, who hailed the trilateral security arrangement as a 'big, bold, and imp

"Most welcome, perhaps long overdue": MJ Akbar backs US envoy to India Gor's J-K remarks

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:29:53 GMT

Mapusa (Goa) [India], August 20 (ANI): Former Union Minister MJ Akbar on Thursday welcomed US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor's statement that the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is 'an important part of India', calling the remarks 'most welcome' and 'perhaps long overdue.'
Speaking to ANI, Akbar said he hoped Gor's remarks would reflect a broader shift in US policy towards the region and called for the same

Security perimeter outside Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi removed

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:03:21 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 20 (ANI): In a swift move authorities have dismantled the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission, removing traffic bollards and barricades that previously ring-fenced the diplomatic compound.
India's strong counter-action comes exactly three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades stationed outside the Indian High Commi

Smart manufacturing brings about AI-native factories in China

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 02:17:17 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- In a sprawling industrial park, every seven seconds, one air conditioner rolls off an unmanned assembly line at a dark workshop with self-perception and self-decision capabilities.
This is a novel scene of smart manufacturing at Chinese tech giant TCL in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The complex heralds a profound transformation in how home appliances are e

Would Erdogan actually go to war with Israel

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:08:14 GMT

A new regional alliance has strengthened Trkiyes hand and made an accidental conflict dangerously plausible
In a recent interview, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in response to a question about the aggressive attitude of Israeli politicians towards Türkiye, stated that Ankara will not shy away from war if attacked. While these words cannot be considered a direct declaration of war agains

Omar Abdullah criticises 'Gen Z' rhetoric, says using it as a threat could erode goodwill

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:34:39 GMT

Jammu and Kashmir [India], August 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday criticised what he described as the growing use of 'Gen Z' as a threat in response to perceived affronts, saying such rhetoric could undermine the goodwill associated with the younger generation.
Reacting to a social media post claiming that members of Gen Z would not tolerate alleged mistreatment of Kashmiris

Jammu and Kashmir "important part of India", will review travel advisory as "incredible" steps taken to make it more safe: US envoy Gor

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:33:39 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir)[India], August 19 (ANI): US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Wednesday called Jammu and Kashmir an 'important part of India' after meeting Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar during the first standalone visit by the US envoy to the Union Territory since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 and the Pakistan-backed terror attack in Pahalgam in 2025.
Speaking to the media after the meetin

HRC-PoJK seeks immediate disclosure of Kashmiri leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir's whereabouts

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:02:47 GMT

Muzaffarabad [PoJK], August 19 (ANI): The Human Rights Council of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (HRC-PoJK) has expressed serious concern over reports regarding the detention and alleged unknown whereabouts of Kashmiri leader Shaukat Nawaz Mir, calling for his immediate disclosure and production before a competent court.
In a post on X, HRC-PoJK called upon the relevant authorities to immediately disclose

BSO Azad alleges Pakistani aerial bombardment killed civilians in Surab, calls for international accountability

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:57:35 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 19 (ANI): The Baloch Students Organization-Azad (BSO Azad) has alleged that a Pakistani aerial attack in Surab's Gundan area on the night of August 12 killed more than 20 civilians and injured dozens of others, including women, children, and elderly people.
In a report on the incident, BSO Azad said residential homes in the Gundan area of Gidar, Surab, were struck during the alleged

Human Rights Council of Pakistan holds protest in Karachi, demands justice for Azial, Mir Reza and Muhammad Wali

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:29:13 GMT

Karachi [Pakistan] August 19 (ANI): The Human Rights Council of Pakistan held a peaceful protest outside the Karachi Press Club on August 16, demanding justice for Azial, Mir Reza and Muhammad Wali, according to a post shared by the organisation on X.
The protest was organised under the leadership of Jamshaid Hussain, Chairman of the Human Rights Council of Pakistan. According to the council's post, Hussain said

VG Miss & Mrs India 2026: Season 8 Crowns Its Queens in New Delhi for the National Titles

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:58:08 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 19: There are evenings that end with applause, and there are evenings that end with transformation. This August, New Delhi got both. From the 5th to the 8th of August, Fairley's Hotels & Resorts turned into a theatre of reinvention as homemakers, professionals, mothers and dreamers walked in as contestants and walked out as queens, warriors and change-makers, each carrying a sto

"Our problems are not his concern:" JK Chief Minister welcomes US Ambassador's visit; dismisses foreign intervention in regional matters

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:57:26 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 19 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday expressed readiness to interact with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor in Kashmir, emphasising that regional governance matters remain strictly a domestic concern and asserted that he will speak to him about the union territory.
Discussing the approach toward the high-profile diplomatic visit, Omar A

Balochistan witnesses sharp rise in enforced disappearances, killings in 2025: Human Rights Council of Balochistan Report

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:30:32 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 19 (ANI): Balochistan witnessed a severe deterioration in its human rights situation in 2025, with a sharp rise in enforced disappearances, killings, and suppression of peaceful dissent, according to a report by the Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB).
According to the report, Pakistani forces, secret agencies, and their backed local militias were responsible for 1,482 cases

FIH Men's Hockey WC: India enter Pakistan clash enjoying 10 year unbeaten run against arch-rivals

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:58:10 GMT

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 19 (ANI): India walks into the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup clash against arch-rivals Pakistan with a massive psychological advantage, having been unbeaten across all the tournaments against them during last 10 years.
Few contests in world hockey carry the weight and emotion of an India-Pakistan encounter and it will be the same excitement when the two arch-rivals meet at the FIH Ho

Iran Again Warns Gulf States Against Assisting US Military

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 05:15:00 GMT

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Ali Abdollahi, commander of the Iranian armed forces (file photo)
Iran has issued a fresh warning to Persian Gulf states against providing assistance to the US military.
Iranian armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi said in a message published by Iranian media on August 19 that any assista

"Flag hoisting, national anthem not conducted in Punjab's border schools": NHRC Member Priyank Kanoongo

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:58:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Wednesday said Independence Day celebrations, including flag hoisting and singing the national anthem, are not being conducted in Punjab's government schools near the Pakistan border.
Speaking to ANI, Kanoongo said, 'In Punjab's government schools near the Pakistan border, Independence Day celebrations, includin

Root not going to "rip up" Bazball template as England eyes winning start against Pakistan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:31:19 GMT

Leeds [UK], August 19 (ANI): England skipper Joe Root said that the team would not be 'ripping up' former captain-coach duo Ben Stokes and Brendon McCullum's 'Bazball' brand of cricket as they start a new era against Pakistan with the first Test at Headingley from Thursday onwards, adding thar there is no one way of playing the longer format of the game.
England will start a new era with Root back at the helm af

Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Noreen meets him at Adiala Jail after 9 months

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 03:30:52 GMT

Rawalpindi [Pakistan], August 19 (ANI): Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan's sister, Noreen Niazi, met him at Adiala Jail on Tuesday after a gap of around nine months, following the Pakistani Supreme Court's order allowing weekly meetings between the former Prime Minister and his family, the Express Tribune reported.
According to The Express Tribune, this meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes. N

MEA cites security concerns for continued Kartarpur Corridor closure as SGPC seeks more pilgrim visas

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:58:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday reiterated that pilgrimage travel between India and Pakistan is governed by bilateral arrangements, while services along the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor continue to remain suspended due to the prevailing security situation.
MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal made the remarks while responding to questions on demands for an increas

"Not the same as before": PR Sreejesh on India-Pakistan rivalry in Hockey

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:31:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Former India hockey captain and legendary goalkeeper PR Sreejesh said the national side has significantly improved its fitness, game awareness and decision-making, helping it overcome the late-game struggles that once affected matches against Pakistan.
Speaking to JioStar, Sreejesh reflected on the evolution of the Indian hockey team and the India-Pakistan rivalry, saying India

David Warner fined A$1,500, handed 12-month interlock order after drink-driving conviction

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:02:09 GMT

Sydney [Australia], August 18 (ANI): Former Australia cricketer David Warner has been fined A$1,500 and ordered to use an alcohol interlock device on his car for 12 months after being convicted of mid-range drink driving by a Sydney court on Tuesday, reported Sky Sports.
Warner, 39, pleaded guilty last month after being arrested on Easter Sunday following a random breath test on the outskirts of Sydney. He record

The Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026: Indian Air Force Announces the 2nd Edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:49 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 18: The Indian Air Force proudly announces the 2nd Edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon, to be held on 04th October 2026 at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. More than a sporting event, the marathon is a national tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, Param Vir Chakra, the only Indian Air Force officer to be awarded the nation's highest gallantry award.
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India to take on Pakistan in high-stakes FIH Hockey World Cup clash

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:01:08 GMT

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 18 (ANI): Few contests in world hockey carry the weight and emotion of an India-Pakistan encounter and it will be the same excitement when the two arch-rivals meet at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday.
The pressure-cooker game at the Wagener Hockey Stadium will decide who stays in the race to the semi-finals as India and Pakistan renew one of hockey's most storied rivalri

Human Rights Council PoJK demands immediate internet restoration, transparency in student death probe

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:00:52 GMT

Muzaffarabad [PoJK], August 18 (ANI): The Human Rights Council of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) has called for the immediate restoration of internet services in the region, saying the prolonged shutdown has severely affected fundamental rights and caused difficulties for students, freelancers, businesses and Kashmiris living overseas.
In a post on social media, the Human Rights Council PoJK said the

West Indies' Justin Greaves, Hayley Matthews win ICC Player of the Month awards for July

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:59:08 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): All-rounder Justin Greaves has won the ICC Player of the Month award for July following his outstanding performances in Test cricket, while captain Hayley Matthews has claimed the women's award for her exceptional efforts in ODIs, giving the West Indies a rare double.
This was the first time players from the West Indies won both awards and only the fifth such instance since the

Ahmedabad Police bust international 'Boss Scam' cyber ring; CP Gehlot reveals Pakistan-China links

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:58:05 GMT

Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], August 18 (ANI): Ahmedabad Commissioner of Police (CP) Anupam Singh Gehlot on Tuesday addressed a press conference regarding the high-profile 'Boss Scam' cybercrime cases, revealing a massive international network providing infrastructure for cyber frauds to elements in Pakistan and China.
Addressing the media, CP Anupam Singh Gehlot stated that the accused had been operating for the

Pak Supreme Court orders ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital from jail amid health concerns

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:31:34 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 18 (ANI): Following growing concerns over his medical condition, Pakistan's Supreme Court on Tuesday directed authorities to transfer jailed former prime minister Imran Khan to Islamabad's Shifa International Hospital for a health evaluation, according to a report by Dawn.
A three-member Supreme Court bench, headed by Justice Shahid Wahid and comprising Justice Naeem Akhtar Afghan an

Beerbal Baloch from Hada Jail calls Sorab, Gwadar bombings part of "systematic violence" against Baloch people

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:29:25 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 18 (ANI): Baloch activist Beerbal Baloch, in a message from Hada Jail in Quetta, has described the reported bombing of civilian areas in Sorab and Gwadar by Pakistani fighter jets as a grave escalation in what he termed a 'continuous and systematic' campaign of violence against the Baloch population in Balochistan.
According to Beerbal Baloch's message, reports of civilian deaths, i

Pakistan governance failure exposed as fuel price protests paralyse major cities

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:03:10 GMT

Peshawar [Pakistan], August 18 (ANI): Exposing the persistent governance crisis and administrative paralysis in Pakistan, Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) continued its sit-in outside the Governor's House against the steep increase in petroleum product prices, bringing daily life to a grinding halt, according to a report by Dawn.
A large number of party workers and leaders were in attendance on Monday.
The indefinite s

Court orders Pakistan's jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:32:35 GMT

The cricketer-turned politician's family and his Tehreek-e-Insaf party have raised concerns over Khan's health amid the isolation in jail

Pakistan's top court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to a hospital amid intensifying concerns about his health.

The Supreme Court issued

Virat Kohli's 18 years in international cricket: 18 lesser-known records held by batting icon

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:58:53 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): On this day in 2008, Indian batting icon Virat Kohli made his international debut, starting what would turn out to be one of the finest cricketing stories of all time, filled with centuries, records, plots and fairytale finishes worthy of a masala Bollywood film.
A boy from West Delhi, who grind it out in domestic cricket and brought the U19 World Cup glory home in 2008, made

Trump Says No Iran Talks Underway

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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UAE Says Iran Fired Two Ballistic Missiles Toward Its Territory
The United Arab Emirates accused Iran on August 18 of firing two ballistic missiles toward the country, the first such barrage detected by its Defense Ministry in months.
UAE air defenses "detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran," with one falling outside the country's territorial waters and the other la

Iran Says Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until US 'Fulfills Commitments'

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 05:05:00 GMT

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Iran Insists Hormuz Will Remain Closed
Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has reiterated Tehran's position that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States "fulfills its commitments" under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran.
In remarks that came a day after the pact's 60-day deadline expired without a breakthrough, Qalib

J-K: Multi-layer security in place along Rajouri-Poonch highway for Budha Amarnath Yatra

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:59:09 GMT

Rajouri [Jammu and Kashmir] [India], August 18 (ANI): Multi-layer security arrangements have been put in place along the Rajouri-Poonch National Highway (NH-144A) on the second day of the annual Shri Budha Amarnath Yatra, with security forces maintaining heightened vigilance to ensure the safe and smooth movement of pilgrims.
The highway connecting Jammu, Rajouri and Poonch has been covered with enhanced security

"Imran Khan's medical reports are alarming": Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi raises health concerns

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 03:30:55 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 18 (ANI): Former Pakistan President Arif Alvi on Tuesday claimed that imprisoned former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's health has deteriorated, saying his medical reports were alarming and expressing concern over his anxiety, palpitations and high blood pressure.
In a post on X, Alvi said, 'Imran Khan's medical reports are alarming. I have gone through them with several special

Heavy rains lash Rawalpindi, Islamabad; low-lying areas inundated amid urban flooding risk

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:29:47 GMT

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 18 (ANI): Heavy rains continued to lash Rawalpindi, Islamabad and adjoining areas, inundating low-lying localities and disrupting normal life, ARY News reported, citing the Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA).
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert following the torrential downpour. According to its Managing Director, the current spell is the h

Four detained in Pakistan TikToker Shamsoo Bibi murder case

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:57:29 GMT

Taxila [Pakistan], August 18 (ANI): The police have detained four suspects in the murder case of Pakistani TikToker Shamsoo Bibi, also known as Ayesha Gulmana, on Monday, ARY News reported.
The four accused include two alleged facilitators who are believed to have helped the main suspect evade arrest, according to ARY News.
Local police stated that all the suspects were traced with the help of Safe City sur

Baloch Yakjehti Committee backs Balochistan National Party protests, alleges state repression

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:36 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 17 (ANI): The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has announced its full support for protests across Balochistan organised by the Balochistan National Party against what it described as the August 13 bombing by Pakistani jet aircraft in Sorab and Gwadar.
In a direct statement, the committee said, 'We announce our full support for the protests taking place across Balochistan, organised by the

ISI-backed terror group Shahzad Bhatti network destroyed ahead of I-Day, over 200 operatives held

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 17:00:02 GMT

By Rajnish Singh
New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): In coordinated operations across different locations in 14 states, upholding India's zero-tolerance towards terrorism, Indian security agencies destroyed an ISI-backed Pakistan-based terror group, Shahzad Bhatti Network, ahead of Independence Day and thwarted its plans for subversive attacks by arresting more than 200 operatives.
A total of 253 people wer

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan calls for independent judicial tribunal into custodial deaths of two women

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:59:29 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], August 17 (ANI): Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called for an independent judicial tribunal into the deaths of two young women, Amina and Anmol, who died within hours of being taken into police custody at Lahore's Township Police Station.
In a statement posted on X on behalf of the HRCP chairperson, the rights body said the women were taken into custody on August 4 over allegati

Pakistan batter Shakeel feels hot conditions in England could suit spinners ahead of 1st Test at Leeds

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:58:24 GMT

London [UK], August 17 (ANI): Pakistan batter Saud Shakeel feels that the English conditions could suit his team, opining that hot weather in England could aid Pakistani spinners, noting that during the last Test series against New Zealand, the ball was 'spinning plenty'.
Pakistan will start their three-match ICC World Test Championship (WTC) series against England from August 19 onwards at Headingley. Babar Aza

"60-day discussion is no longer relevant": Iran says US violations rendered 14-point MoU "moot"

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:58:06 GMT

Tehran [Iran], August 17 (ANI): Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said the 60-day period referred to in the 14-point MoU is 'no longer relevant', accusing the United States of committing 'gross and widespread violations' of the understanding shortly after it was signed.
Baghaei made the remarks in response to a question on the expiry of the 60 day-period, Iran's plans to address secur

PoJK electoral process under scrutiny, Human Rights Council demands independent audit

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:29:53 GMT

Muzaffarnagar [PoJK], August 17 (ANI): The Human Rights Council of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir has raised serious concerns over the recent electoral process, saying that the completion of polling in most constituencies and the emergence of a party in a position to form the government cannot by themselves settle questions surrounding transparency, participation and public trust.
'The electoral process cann

IOA hails Indian men, women team's dual participation in FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:31:02 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) congratulated India's men's and women's teams for their participation in the ongoing FIH Men's and Women's Hockey World Cups, with president PT Usha expressing confidence that Team India will display the 'pride, determination and excellence that have always defined Indian hockey.'
Both men's and women's teams are competing in their respectiv

World Championship of Legends to return for third season from October 3

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 09:29:44 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 17 (ANI): Some of the biggest past stalwarts of international cricket, including AB De Villiers, Yuvraj Singh, Dwayne Bravo, David Warner, and Moeen Ali, will be in action as the World Championship of Legends (WCL) returns for its latest season from October 3 this year.
The league will run from October 3 to 18 this year and will be coming back with the biggest legendary player pool and

Young Earth Heroes Captain Siyona Munjal Leads Young Voices in Rethinking Consumption and Sustainability

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 07:30:14 GMT

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New Delhi [India], August 17: Siyona Munjal, Captain of the Young Earth Heroes (YEH) Community, led students from across Delhi NCR in a direct conversation with leading consumer brands on sustainability and responsible consumption at the fourth Young Earth Heroes Community Meetup, held recently at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
The meetup brought together students, teachers, environment

J-K: LG Manoj Sinha flags off 1st batch of Baba Budha Amarnath Yatra from Jammu

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:30:49 GMT

Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 17 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged off the first batch of pilgrims for the annual Baba Budha Amarnath Ji Yatra from the Jammu base camp, marking the beginning of the pilgrimage to the revered shrine located in Poonch district.
A large number of devotees from different parts of the country have reached the Jammu base camp to parti

Hormuz Traffic Grinds To Near Halt Again As Talks Stall

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Hormuz Traffic Grinds To Near Halt Again As Talks Stall
Data showed that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed over the weekend as attacks continued in the important waterway and as talks stalled between Washington and Tehran on ways to end the crisis.
Shiptracking data from Kpler showed that five commodity vessels transited the strait on August 15,

Iranian Parliamentary Deputy Apologizes To Mahsa Amini's Family

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Iranian Parliamentary Deputy Apologizes To Mahsa Amini's Family
An Iranian parliamentary deputy has apologized to the parents of Mahsa Amini for statements he made about her 2022 death, which sparked Iran's Women, Life, Freedom protests.
Ahmad Ariainejad recently said in a television debate that Amini had "gone to hell" and fueled months of "riots."
Amini, a 22-year-old K

60-Day Deadline Expires For US, Iran Talks Under Framework Agreement

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Repeats Main Goal: 'Iran Cannot Have A Nuclear Weapon'
US President Donald Trump has again said the primary US aim in dealings with Iran is that Tehran must not develop or acquire nuclear weapons.
"The number one Goal is, and always will be, that Iran cannot have, in any way, shape, or form, a Nuclear Weapon," Trump wrote in a short post on his Truth Social platform on Au

Trump Says US Not Seeking Extension Of Interim Deal With Iran

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 03:05:00 GMT

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Trump Says Tehran 'Not Going To Make The Kind Of Deal I Think Is Necessary'
US President Trump speaks at the White House on August 17.
US President Donald Trump said Washingtonis not seeking an extension of the expiring framework agreement with Tehran, voicing pessimism about the prospects for a satisfactory deal.
The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed on

'Big, bold, important first step': Trump welcomes Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence pact amid Iran war

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 02:58:04 GMT

Washington, DC [US], August 17 (ANI): US President Donald Trump welcomed the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan, describing the trilateral security arrangement as a major move towards enhanced security and self-reliance in the region.
In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday, Trump stated that he was 'very happy' to see Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakis

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favor

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank
Russia has historically protected itself across several fronts by maintaining buffer states along the borders it shared with threatening powers. These states didn't necessarily have to like Russia, much less become its allies, but their usefulness lay in causing even greater problems for Russia's potential adversaries.
For a long

The Mecca trio gives Washington another problem

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank
Russia has historically protected itself across several fronts by maintaining buffer states along the borders it shared with threatening powers. These states didn't necessarily have to like Russia, much less become its allies, but their usefulness lay in causing even greater problems for Russia's potential adversaries.
For a long

Why the Mecca alliance may work in Russias favour

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 21:29:28 GMT

Middle East turmoil gives Russia cover on its southern flank
Russia has historically protected itself across several fronts by maintaining buffer states along the borders it shared with threatening powers. These states didn't necessarily have to like Russia, much less become its allies, but their usefulness lay in causing even greater problems for Russia's potential adversaries.
For a long

"Terrorism significantly declined, not eradicated": Former J-K DGP Kuldeep Khoda

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:58:43 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 16 (ANI): Former Director General of Police (DGP) Kuldeep Khoda on Sunday said that although terrorism has declined significantly in Jammu and Kashmir, the threat has not been eliminated.
He attributed the continued challenge to Pakistan's alleged efforts to keep the situation in the region volatile through terrorism, arms smuggling and narco-terrorism.
Speaking

J-K BJP protests outside Congress office in Srinagar over Vande Mataram row

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:58:28 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 16 (ANI): The BJP held a protest outside the Congress office in Srinagar on Sunday over the alleged disrespect towards Vande Mataram during the Congress' Independence Day celebrations.
Jammu and Kashmir BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur alleged that Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi, and Mallikarjun Kharge showed disrespect towards the national song during the pa

UP CM Yogi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recalls his 'Nation First' politics

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 17:31:40 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 16 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday paid tribute to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Convention Centre in Lucknow, recalling his six-decade-long political career and his commitment to public service, democratic values and national interest.
Speaking on the occasion,

"Incumbent on Pakistan to treat all citizens equally without looking at their religion," Former diplomat Fabian on Zardari's remarks

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 14:30:56 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): In yet another blow to the dwindling numbers of minorities in Pakistan, former diplomat K P Fabian has slammed the purported remarks made in this context by Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, urging Islamabad to provide equal opportunities to all of its citizens.
Fabian's remarks come after media reports emerged that Zardari, in his speech at an Independence Day event in Isla

Paank condemns alleged enforced disappearances of three Baloch men in Quetta

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 13:32:50 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan] August 16 (ANI): Baloch human rights organisation Paank has strongly condemned the alleged enforced disappearances of three Baloch men, calling on Pakistani authorities to immediately disclose their whereabouts and ensure their safety.
According to a post by Paank on X, the organisation said the continued practice of enforced disappearances, including the alleged targeting of students and c

FIH Men's Hockey WC: Indian Coach Fulton hails England's "unbelievable players" and "good structure" ahead of clash

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:59 GMT

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 16 (ANI): The Indian men's hockey team will look to build on its winning start to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 when it takes on England in its second Pool D encounter at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen on Monday.
After opening their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales, India will face an England side that also began its World Cup journey on a strong note, defeating Pa

Fatima Sana to lead Pakistan in Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:30:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Sunday announced its 15-member squads for the Women's Asia Cup and Asian Games, with Fatima Sana returning as captain after missing the recent Sri Lanka T20I series due to her participation in The Hundred, according to the ICC.
Fatima will lead both squads as Pakistan prepare for the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai and the Asian Games in Japan.
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"We were fully prepared to grind out for 5 days": Bangladesh pacer Mahmud after historic win over Australia at Darwin

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:59:29 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 15 (ANI): Bangladesh pacer Hasan Mahmud, who secured a historic match-winning nine-wicket haul against Australia, said that the team had their plans mapped out with help of coaches and analysts after studying video footage and bowling first on a grassy pitch required 'immense patience and persistence'.
Mahmud's nine-wicket haul, which included a first-innings six-wicket haul, a century

HRFP supports sanitation workers' safety in Pakistan through awareness, advocacy, and safety kits

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 08:57:50 GMT

Faisalabad [Pakistan], August 16 (ANI): Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over the deteriorating working conditions, safety challenges, and human rights violations faced by sanitary workers specifically of Christians who are 92% of totals in Faisalabad and surrounding districts.
According to HRFP, an estimated 10,000-15,000 regular and seasonal sanitary workers in Faisalabad perform e

Bangladesh fastest among Asian teams to win Test in Australia, script history in third match between two sides

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:30:25 GMT

Darwin [Australia], August 16 (ANI): Bangladesh scripted history on Sunday as they defeated Australia by nine wickets in Darwin and registered their first Test victory on Australian soil. Bangladesh took only three matches for the feat, becoming the Asian team to get to the milestone in the lowest number of Tests.
Bangladesh have bettered Pakistan, who won their first match in Australia in seven Tests. India's fi

Iran Demands Access To Qatar In Dispute Over Downed Pilots

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Iran has rejected Qatar's denial that it is holding three Iranian airmen, with Tehran demanding that Doha allow an Iranian Air Force expert team into the country to conduct an on-site investigation.
Mohammad Baqerzadeh, head of the Iranian Armed Forces committee

Trump Welcomes Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Defense Pact

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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US President Donald Trump said he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan -- one the participants said was not aimed at Tehran but which comes amid attacks by Iran on Saudi and other Gulf Arab nations.
"Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have re

"Statesman, poet and visionary": VP Radhakrishnan remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee's extraordinary contribution to nation on his death anniversary

Sun, 16 Aug 2026 03:59:01 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday paid tributes to former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee at Sadaiv Atal in New Delhi on his death anniversary, his last on this day in 2018, remembering his remarkable leadership, statesmanship and enduring service to the nation.
The Vice President paid floral tributes at the memorial and remembered Vajpayee'

4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan's Dalbandin

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 22:57:49 GMT

Dalbandin [Pakistan], August 16 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 jolted Dalbandin in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Saturday, The Express Tribune reported, citing the National Seismic Monitoring Centre.
According to the Seismic Monitoring Centre, the earthquake was recorded at a depth of 35 kilometres, with its epicentre located 100 kilometres southwest of Dalbandin, as per The Express Tribune.
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Saudi Arabia launches maritime coalition amid escalation in Yemen

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 21:52:59 GMT

The groups attacks are threatening a Red Sea shipping route that has become increasingly important amid disruption in the Strait of Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has announced the formal launch of a multinational maritime defense coalition aimed at safeguarding shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, as escalating hostilities with Yemen's Houthis threaten one of the world's most important trade routes.

VP Radhakrishnan interacts with school students at Uparashtrapati Bhavan on Independence Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 20:57:31 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 16 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan interacted with school students from New Delhi and Ghaziabad at Uparashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of Independence Day on Saturday.
The Vice President shared glimpses of the interaction in a post on X.
https://x.com/VPIndia/status/2088632584708526136
'The interaction wa

India beat Wales 3-1 to begin FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a win

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:31:24 GMT

Amstelveen [Netherlands], August 15 (ANI): India began their FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign with a 3-1 victory over Wales in their opening Pool D match at the Wagener Stadium on Saturday.
Sanjay and captain Harmanpreet Singh put India in control with two penalty-corner goals in the first quarter. Sanjay opened the scoring in the eighth minute before Harmanpreet doubled the advantage three minutes later.

Five years after Taliban returned to power, where does Afghanistan stand?

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:15:09 GMT

by Li Ang, Xu Shu'ao and Zhang Yibin
KABUL, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- White Taliban flags emblazoned with black script lined major streets across Kabul on Saturday as the Taliban celebrates the fifth anniversary of its return to power with a large-scale ceremony here.
Five years on, the war-torn country has largely moved from war to reconstruction. Overall security has improved, but creating jobs, absorbing retur

J-K: Kupwara celebrates 80th Independence Day with patriotic fervour

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:03:03 GMT

Kupwara (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 15 (ANI): The 80th Independence Day was celebrated in Kupwara with patriotic spirit and enthusiasm on Saturday, with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani unfurling the National Flag at the District Police Lines.
Speaking to ANI on the occasion, Wani expressed pride at celebrating Independence Day in his home district.
'This is

"Hate based politics root cause of untouchability": Manickam Tagore slams Haldwani's 'purification' ritual

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:31:54 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], August 15 (ANI): Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Saturday condemned the alleged shuddhikaran (purification) ritual conducted at the Ramlila Ground in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following a public rally addressed by All India Congress Committee (AICC) President and Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge.
Tagore described the act as a manifestation of 'hate-based p

"Proof of Pakistan's war crimes": Baloch activist posts purported visuals of "missile debris" from Surab airstrike; calls for US action

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:31:11 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 15 (ANI): Accusing the Pakistani military of committing 'war crimes' and targeting civilians, Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch claimed on Saturday that video footage obtained from the Surab air strikes provides 'irrefutable proof' of military aggression against the local population in Balochistan.
In a post on X, Mir Yar Baloch announced plans to drag Pakistan to the International Crimi

After calling Pakistan's I-Day 'Black Day', Baloch leader wishes PM Modi on India's 80th Independence Anniversary

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:29:59 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 15 (ANI): A day after calling on the Baloch population globally to observe Pakistan's Independence Day as a 'Black Day,' Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the landmark occasion of the nation's 80th Independence Day.
Highlighting deep-rooted historic, civilisational, and spiritual bonds, Mir Yar Baloch offe

"May Tricolour inspire us to serve Bharat with commitment": Vice President extends greetings on I-Day

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:29:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Saturday extended greetings to the people of India on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day and paid tribute to the freedom fighters who contributed to the country's freedom struggle.
He said India's journey since Independence is a testament to the strength of democracy, the resilience of its people and their faith in the ideals enshrined

UKPNP establishes US national chapter at Texas convention, calls for probe into alleged rights violations in PoJK

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 13:29:43 GMT

Texas [US], August 15 (ANI): The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) formally established its United States national chapter during a convention held at the Killeen Civic and Conference Center in Texas, bringing together party delegates, office bearers from various US states and representatives of progressive and nationalist organisations.
According to a post on X by UKPNP Central Spokesperson Sardar N

"Hope is to bring trophy home": Harmanpreet Singh eyes Hockey World Cup glory

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:58:52 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): India men's hockey team captain Harmanpreet Singh said the side is determined to end the country's 51-year wait for the FIH Hockey World Cup title, insisting that the team is ready to give its all in the tournament.
Speaking to JioStar, Harmanpreet said the World Cup presents a major opportunity for the team, especially with several senior players in the squad.
'The World

BNM Secretary General calls August 14 a "Black Day" for Baloch, its people

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:58:13 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 15 (ANI): Political differences over Pakistan's formation and the status of Balochistan have once again come into focus as the Baloch National Movement marked Pakistan's Independence Day with a call to observe 14 August as a 'black day' for the Baloch people.
Dil Murad Baloch, Secretary General of the Baloch National Movement, said in a statement shared on social media platform X th

BNM Awaran gathering highlights call for independent Balochistan

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:57:29 GMT

Balochistan [Pakistan], August 15 (ANI): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has reiterated its demand for an independent Balochistan, with speakers at a gathering in the Awaran Zone describing the goal as achievable and inevitable.
Taking to social media platform X, BNM highlighted that the event was organised on the occasion of 'Baloch Pledge Renewal Day' and featured speeches by Talar Naz, Mirak, Zubair and Mas

"Neither I-Day celebrated in border schools nor tricolour hoisted...": NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo slams Punjab govt

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:57:13 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 15 (ANI): National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo on Saturday in a scathing attack at the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), claiming that neither has Independence Day been celebrated in the schools and panchayats located in border villages adjacent to Pakistan nor has the tricolour been hoisted, adding that even the national anthem has not been sung there.
In an X post, he t

PoJK situation shows leaders took right decision 80 years ago: J-K CM Omar Abdullah

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:29:39 GMT

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 15 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the developments in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) made him realise that the leaders who took decisions 80 years ago were right.
Addressing an Independence Day event in Srinagar after hoisting the National Flag, Omar Abdullah said the situation across the Line of Control (LoC) brings

Torch Festival flames light up more benefits in SW China

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:16:52 GMT

CHENGDU, Aug. 15 (Xinhua) -- No one needs an invitation to join the dance around the bonfire, as those watching from the sidelines are drawn into growing circles and hold hands with people beside them.
The participants keep moving to the quickening rhythm of the Dati dance, an iconic traditional communal circle dance of the Yi, an ethnic group in China. Silver ornaments flash in the firelight and pleated skirts s

Qatar Denies Detaining Iranian Pilots After Iran Accuses Doha

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 07:05:00 GMT

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Qatar denied on August 15 that it was holding three Iranian pilots after Tehran accused the country of detaining them after they went down during the early stages of the war in the Middle East.
We categorically deny the claims circulating regarding the detention of Iranian pilots, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma

Economic Watch: Smart manufacturing brings about AI-native factories in China

Thu, 20 Aug 2026 01:15:22 GMT

GUANGZHOU, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- In a sprawling industrial park, every seven seconds, one air conditioner rolls off an unmanned assembly line at a dark workshop with self-perception and self-decision capabilities.
This is a novel scene of smart manufacturing at Chinese tech giant TCL in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province. The complex heralds a profound transformation in how home appliances are

6 killed in road accident in SW Pakistan

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:45:17 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Six people, including two women and two children, were killed on Wednesday when a fuel tanker collided with a car on the Coastal Highway in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province, police said.
According to Coastal Highway Police, the accident occurred near Ormara when the car was traveling toward Turbat and the tanker was heading toward Karachi.
All six people traveling i

Pakistan's exports rise 10.4 pct year-on-year in July

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:15:39 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's exports increased 10.4 percent year-on-year to 2.96 billion U.S. dollars in July 2026, the first month of the new fiscal year, according to provisional trade data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
Exports also rose 32.11 percent month-on-month from 2.24 billion dollars in June, the data showed on Tuesday.
Imports, meanwhile, increased 18.9 perce

Pakistan reaffirms commitment to humanitarian principles

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:15:12 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the country's commitment to humanitarian principles, human dignity and solidarity, paying tribute to humanitarian workers on World Humanitarian Day.
In his message, Zardari said humanitarian workers serve on the frontlines during natural disasters, emergencies and crises, often under diff

Pakistan records current account deficit of 328 mln USD in July

Wed, 19 Aug 2026 08:15:13 GMT

ISLAMABAD, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan recorded a current account deficit of 328 million U.S. dollars in July 2026, down from 814 million dollars in June and 529 million dollars in July 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday.
The narrowing deficit was supported by a rise in goods exports, which increased 17 percent month on month and 9 percent year on year to 3 billion d