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‘RIP PR/Marketing’: Rahul Vaidya on Poonam Pandey’s new low
Mumbai, Feb 3 (IANS) Singer and music composer Rahul Vaidya has slammed the fake death announcement by the controversial actress Poonam Pandey, urging people to refrain from reacting, categorising it as a strategic move in her campaign, and dismissing it with a poignant 'RIP PR/marketing'.
2024-02-03
Category: Regional Cinema/Bollywood/OTT/Cinema/Showbiz/South Asia/Entertainment,
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Big B praises ‘favourite’ Suriya: Such a delight to have met him again
Mumbai, Jan 14 (IANS) Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has heaped praise on southern sensation Suriya and said that he is delighted to have met him again over a photo shoot for the Indian Street Premier League (ISPL).
2024-01-14
Category: Bollywood/Showbiz/South Asia/Entertainment,
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Pakistan reports 3rd polio case of this year
Islamabad, Oct 5 (IANS) An 18-month-old baby girl has been infected with wild poliovirus in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province -- the third positive case of this year, the Health Ministry said.
2023-10-05
Category: International/HEALTH/MEDICINE/South Asia,
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Islamabad HC suspends Imran's sentence in Toshakhana case, orders release
Islamabad, August 29 (IANS) The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday suspended former Prime Minister Imran Khan's sentence in the Toshakhana case and ordered his release from jail.
2023-08-29
Category: International/South Asia/Politics,
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Intensity, frequency of tropical cyclones to rise in Indian Ocean: Study
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) The intensity and frequency of tropical cyclones are expected to increase in the north Indian Ocean, warns a study led by an international team of scientists including those from India.
2023-08-28
Category: Environment/Science/South Asia/Science/Tech,
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IED blast in Peshawar injures 6 people
Peshawar, Dec 5 (IANS) At least six people, including four children, were injured in an improvised explosive device (IED) explosion near a school in Pakistan's Peshawar city on Tuesday, officials said.
2023-12-05
Category: South Asia/Terrorism/International,
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Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka surged to monthly high in Nov
Colombo, Dec 5 (IANS) Sri Lanka welcomed 151,496 international tourists in November, the highest monthly number of visitors it received in 2023, according to the latest data released by the tourism authority.
2023-12-05
Category: South Asia/Human Interest/International,
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‘Fake’ advisor to US President should be arrested immediately: B’desh Minister
Dhaka, Oct 29 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Minister A.K. Abdul Momen on Sunday demanded immediate arrest of an alleged ‘fake’ advisor to US President Joe Biden.
2023-10-29
Category: South Asia/Diplomacy/International,
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Islamabad HC suspends Imran’s sentence in Toshakhana case, orders release (Ld)
Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) In a major relief to Imran Khan, the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday suspended the former Prime Minister's sentence in the Toshakhana case and ordered his release from jail.
2023-08-29
Category: International/Law/South Asia/Politics,
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Western lobby expresses concern over expected delay in Pakistan polls
Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) The ongoing forecast and debate about the expected delay in Pakistan's general elections and extension of the caretaker government's tenure from its mandated 90 days, has prompted western nations and the European Union (EU) to express their reservations and warns Islamabad of consequences in case of a postponement,
2023-08-28
Category: International/IANS NEWS POINT/South Asia,
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Jaishankar reaches Sri Lanka to attend Indian Ocean Rim Association meeting
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday reached Sri Lanka on a two-day visit to attend the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers meeting.
2023-10-10
Category: National/IANS NEWS POINT/Diplomacy/South Asia,
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Imran being served chicken, mutton in Attock Jail: SC informed
Islamabad, Aug 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court of Pakistan was informed that incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being served meals with chicken and mutton in the Attock Jail in accordance to his "profile and legal status".
2023-08-29
Category: International/Human Interest/South Asia/Politics,
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More than 71,000 Sri Lankans affected by heavy rain
Colombo, Oct 9 (IANS) More than 71,000 Sri Lankans in 13 districts have been adversely affected by heavy rain and subsequent flooding, the island nation's Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said on Monday.
2023-10-09
Category: International/South Asia,
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Pak court dismisses murder abetment charges against Imran
Islamabad, Aug 28 (IANS) A court in Pakistan has dismissed an FIR stating murder abetment charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, his lawyer confirmed on Monday,
2023-08-28
Category: International/Politics/Law/Crime/South Asia,
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Bangladesh preps to start voluntary Rohingya repatriation later this year
Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) Bangladesh is preparing to start safe and voluntary repatriation of Rohingya refugees to their homeland Myanmar later this year, initially with around 1,000 people, a senior government official said here.
2023-08-28
Category: International/Politics/Law/South Asia/Rights,
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Hamas attack: One Sri Lankan injured, another missing in Israel
Colombo, Oct 9 (IANS) A Sri Lankan has gone missing while another is undergoing treatment for gunshot injuries after Hamas launched a major attack on Israel.
2023-10-09
Category: International/Politics/Security/South Asia,
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10 Nepalis killed in Hamas attack on Israel: Envoy
Jersusalem, Oct 9 (IANS) At least 10 Nepali nationals have been killed as Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel on October 7, the Himalayan nation's envoy to the Jewish state confirmed on Monday.
2023-10-09
Category: International/Security/South Asia,
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Afghanistan earthquake toll rises to 2,445
Kabul, Oct 9 (IANS) The death toll from the massive 6.3-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan's Herat and neighboring provinces has increased to 2,445 as rescue officials are racing against time to rescue people from the debris, authorities said.
2023-10-09
Category: International/Disaster/South Asia,
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Pakistan to hold general elections on time in January 2024: Poll body
Islamabad, Oct 27 (IANS) The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said the crucial general elections in the country will be held on time, highlighting that there was no possibility of a delay in the polls scheduled to be held in the last week of January 2024.
2023-10-27
Category: South Asia/Politics/International,
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PML-N Senator Ishaq Dar tipped to become Pak Foreign Minister
Islamabad, March 8 (IANS) Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Ishaq Dar, who had earlier held the Finance portfolio when his party was at the helm, is tipped to become the Foreign Minister of the country, media reports said.
2024-03-08
Category: South Asia/Politics/International,
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Bilawal fears for his political future as PML-N cosies up to military
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) with its political leadership in the Bhutto and Zardari family, is the country's second largest political force which has been at the forefront of political rivalries, anti-military establishment rows and political maneuverings as its built on the reputation of being a “king maker”.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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Politicians fear Pak poll panel move to defer vote will hurt country
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan’s caretaker government took office after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the dissolution of Parliament, or National Assembly, on August 9.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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With Imran languishing in jail, PTI struggles to find a credible face
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) As former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is still languishing in jail, his political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is surrounded by challenges in the absence of a chief.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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Pak ongoing delimitation exercise has political parties on the edge
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The ongoing delimitation process in Pakistan being carried out as per the latest figures of the Digital Census, have started to show its impact and the affects on the re-arrangements of constituencies across the country, which would have a direct consequence in the January 2024 general elections.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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With Nawaz Sharif set for comeback, Shehbaz gets ready for Punjab
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) As former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is gearing up for his return to Pakistan after nearly four years of self-imposed exile, his brother Shehbaz Sharif’s political role seems to be moving back to where it matters more.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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In poll season, India is hot, and Imran under fire for 'selling out' on J&K
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The strained ties between New Delhi and Islamabad have been part of the political narratives of all political parties in Pakistan.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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Resurgent Taliban, terror spike cast a dark shadow on weakened nation
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan is again witnessing the resurgence of terrorism in its tribal belt bordering Afghanistan which is now spreading to major cities like Peshawar, Lahore as well as the capital Islamabad, making it the most challenging and dangerous test for the country’s security forces.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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IMF bailout conditions make life harder for ordinary people in Pak
Islamabad, Sep 30 (IANS) The Standby Agreement (SBA) programme by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) with Pakistan came as a lifesaving bailout, rescuing the cash-strapped country from an eminent economic meltdown.
2023-09-30
Category: International/South Asia/PAKISTAN - BACK TO UNCERTAINTY,
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Pakistan expresses condolences over flood losses in Afghanistan
Islamabad, May 12 (IANS) Pakistan expressed condolences over losses caused by flash floods in Afghanistan, according to the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2024-05-12
Category: South Asia/Disaster/Politics/International,
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Iran ready for 'anti-terrorism' cooperation with Pakistan
Tehran, Oct 1 (IANS) A top Iranian military official has said that Iran's armed forces are ready for any form of cooperation with Pakistan in the "all-out fight" against terrorism.
2023-10-01
Category: International/Politics/Terrorism/Diplomacy/Security/South Asia/Defence/AGELESS ROMANTIC,
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India, B'desh discuss ways to 'carry forward excellent bilateral relations'
Dhaka, Jan 21 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Saturday met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishakar at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala during which both leaders discussed issues related to the mutual interests of the two Asian nations.
2024-01-21
Category: IANS NEWS POINT/South Asia/Diplomacy/Politics,
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India, B'desh discuss ways to 'carry forward excellent bilateral relations'
Dhaka, Jan 21 (IANS) Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud on Saturday met Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishakar at the 19th Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit in Kampala during which both leaders discussed issues related to the mutual interests of the two Asian nations.
2024-01-21
Category: IANS NEWS POINT/South Asia/Diplomacy/Politics,
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Crisis-hit SL seeks debt moratorium till 2027 to ease debt burden on economy
Colombo, March 6 (IANS) Financially-broke Sri Lanka seeks a debt default till 2027 from both local and international lenders to ease the debt burden on the country's GDP.
2024-03-06
Category: South Asia/Politics/International,
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM threatens to throw Governor out, turn his residence into museum
Peshawar, May 11 (IANS) In yet another turmoil in Pakistan's politics, a strong war of words and counter-threats has begun between Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and newly-elected Governor Faisal Karim Kundi in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.
2024-05-11
Category: South Asia/Politics/International,
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM threatens to throw Governor out, turn his residence into museum
Peshawar, May 11 (IANS) In yet another turmoil in Pakistan's politics, a strong war of words and counter-threats has begun between Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and newly-elected Governor Faisal Karim Kundi in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province.
2024-05-11
Category: South Asia/Politics/International,
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Foreign intelligence agency involved in terror incidents in Pak, claims Minister
Quetta, Sep 30 (IANS) Pakistan Interim Interior Minister Sarfraz Bugti said on Saturday that a foreign intelligence agency is involved in carrying out terror incidents in Pakistan, the media reported.
2023-09-30
Category: IANS NEWS POINT/Terrorism/Crime/Security/South Asia,
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Voting underway in Maldives presidential runoff
Male, Sep 30 (IANS) People across the Maldives on Saturday are voting in the presidential runoff polls after no candidate secured more than 50 per cent of votes required to win in the first round.
2023-09-30
Category: International/Politics/South Asia,
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Blast near mosque in Balochistan kills 6, injures 30
Quetta, Sep 29 (IANS) At least six people were killed and 30 others injured during a blast neat a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Friday, officials said.
2023-09-29
Category: International/Terrorism/South Asia,
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Ram Mandir inauguration: India to run spl train to Nepal's Janakpur for Ayodhya-bound devotees
Kathmandu, Jan 20 ( IANS) India would be operating a special train to Nepal's Janakpur -- the birthplace of Sita, to bring Lord Ram devotees to Ayodhya on the occasion of Ram Mandir inauguration on January 22 in the Himalayan nation's neighbouring Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
2024-01-20
Category: Ayodhya Ram Mandir/South Asia/Religion/Human Interest/Diplomacy/Politics/International,
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Locals demand freedom as violent protests break in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Muzaffarabad, May 11 (IANS) A two-day holiday has been declared in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after a violent confrontation between the local police authorities and the protesters, who took to the streets against what they termed unjust taxes levied on electricity bills and towering inflation.
2024-05-11
Category: South Asia/International,
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Locals demand freedom as violent protests break in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Muzaffarabad, May 11 (IANS) A two-day holiday has been declared in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) after a violent confrontation between the local police authorities and the protesters, who took to the streets against what they termed unjust taxes levied on electricity bills and towering inflation.
2024-05-11
Category: South Asia/International,
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Sri Lanka President urges dialog between West, EU, US and China to face new challenges
Colombo, Sep 28 (IANS) Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday stressed the need to have a comprehensive dialogue between the West and China, the United States and China and the European Union and China as a robust international plan to address the global challenges anticipated in 2024.
2023-09-28
Category: INDIA ABROAD/South Asia,
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Pakistan agrees to de-escalate tension with Iran, says 'it desires to work based on spirit of mutual trust'
Islamabad, Jan 20 (IANS) Pakistani Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani spoke with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and agreed to de-escalate the situation that emerged after strikes by both sides in each other's territories, said the Pakistani Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2024-01-20
Category: South Asia/Security/Diplomacy/Terrorism/Politics/International,
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Myanmar declares martial law in 2 townships of eastern state
Yangon, Feb 29 (IANS) Myanmar's State Administration Council imposed martial law in Momeik and Mabein townships in Shan state of eastern Myanmar, media reported.
2024-02-29
Category: South Asia/Security/Politics/International,
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UNGA President urges Taliban to allow Afghan girls back in school
United Nations, Sep 29 (IANS) UN General Assembly (UNGA) President Dennis Francis has urged the Taliban regime in Afghanistan to reconsider their decision to ban women and girls from proper education.
2023-09-29
Category: International/South Asia/Rights,
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34 killed in 'suicide' blast near Balochistan mosque
Quetta, Sep 29 (IANS) At least 34 people were killed, including a police officer, and more than 130 others injured during a blast near a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province on Friday when a large number of people gathered for a religious procession to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi, officials said.
2023-09-29
Category: Terrorism/International/South Asia,
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52 dead, 50 injured in 'suicide' blast near Balochistan mosque (Ld)
Quetta, Sep 29 (IANS) At least 52 people, including a police officer, have died and some 50 others injured in a suspected suicide blast that occurred on Friday near a mosque in Pakistan's Balochistan province as people gathered for a religious procession to mark Eid Milad-un-Nabi, officials said.
2023-09-29
Category: Terrorism/International/South Asia,
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Guterres links Pakistan floods to ‘climate chaos’, makes appeal for aid
United Nations, Sep 28 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has linked the devastating floods last year in Pakistan to “climate chaos” spurred by greenhouse gas emissions to make his case for aid to Islamabad.
2023-09-28
Category: International/INDIA ABROAD/South Asia,
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'Sham' process: Delhi HC sets aside SAU's expulsion orders of LLM student
New Delhi, Jan 19 (IANS) The Delhi High Court set aside two expulsion orders issued by the South Asian University (SAU) against LLM student Apoorva Y.K.
2024-01-19
Category: IANS NEWS POINT/Rights/Education/South Asia/Law/National,
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Bangladesh confirms presence of JN.1 variant of Covid-19
Dhaka, Jan 19 (IANS) The Bangladeshi government has confirmed the presence of a new coronavirus subvariant JN.1 in the South Asian country.
2024-01-19
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/South Asia/International,
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