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Islamabad, March 7 – The Balochistan province of Pakistan reflects more than just a regional crisis, exposing the structural weaknesses of the Pakistani authorities and underscoring the risk of militarizing politics.By portraying Balochistan solely as a security problem, Islamabad's approach...

New Delhi, March 7 – Tension continued on Saturday in JJ Colony in Uttam Nagar, West Delhi, following the tragic incident that occurred during Holi celebrations, which later resulted in the death of a young man. The situation in the area remains volatile, with heavy deployment of security forces...

Kolkata, March 7 West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday said that the women's wing of the ruling Trinamool Congress will stage protests in the streets over the increase in LPG prices.The prices of domestic LPG and commercial cylinders were increased by a steep Rs 60 and Rs...

Authorities lifted restrictions across Kashmir on Saturday after a week of curbs imposed following protests triggered by the reported killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Mar 07, Srinagar: Life across Kashmir returned to normal on Saturday after authorities lifted...

Srinagar, March 7 – Life returned to normal in the Kashmir Valley on Saturday after six days, as authorities lifted all restrictions and people resumed their daily routines.Shops, private transport, other businesses, public transport, banks, post offices, and government offices were operating...

Srinagar, March 7 Normal life returned to Kashmir on Saturday as authorities lifted restrictions that had been in place throughout the week following protests across the valley in the wake of the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei."Restrictions have been lifted across the...

Srinagar, March 6 High-speed mobile internet was restored in Kashmir on Friday, five days after it was temporarily shut down as a precautionary measure against escalating anti-US-Israel protests, officials said.Mobile internet and prepaid SIM card services have returned to normal across the...

Srinagar, March 6 Peaceful protests were held in various locations in Kashmir following Friday prayers against the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, officials said.No incidents were reported during the protests.Members of the Shia community held demonstrations in...

Jammu, March 6 The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday announced that it will hold protests across districts on March 9 against the India-US trade deal, with party unit chief Tariq Hameed Karra demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the issue.Addressing a rally against...

Srinagar, March 6 Kashmir's chief cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said on Friday that he was placed under house arrest, and the Jamia Masjid here was closed for congregational prayers, amid heightened restrictions in the Valley in view of protests over the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah...

New Delhi, March 6 The Delhi Police have deployed paramilitary and police personnel in the Uttam Nagar area after a 26-year-old man was killed in a clash between two families during Holi celebrations, an official said on Friday.Police said four people have been arrested and a minor apprehended...

Patna, March 6 – The decision to send Nitish Kumar to the Rajya Sabha and remove him from the post of Chief Minister of Bihar has triggered strong reactions within the Janata Dal(United).Party workers have been expressing anger ever since discussions began about Nitish Kumar’s nomination to...

Authorities tightened movement restrictions across Kashmir on Friday amid fears of protests after congregational prayers over the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Mar 06, Srinagar: Restrictions on the movement of people across the Kashmir Valley were intensified Friday...

Srinagar, March 6 Restrictions on movement of people in the Kashmir Valley were intensified on Friday as authorities apprehended protests against the killing of Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after prayers this afternoon.Normal life in the valley has been disrupted for the...

Islamabad, March 5 – The US and Israel’s strikes on Iran and Tehran’s subsequent response have also exposed divisions within Pakistani society, experts say. In particular, Shia communities have taken to the streets in protest after the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei...

Islamabad, March 5 – Pakistani authorities continue to frame youth discontent as a security challenge rather than an economic failure. Years of suppression have fractured unity among young protesters, shifting activism towards an identity-based mobilization instead of inclusive activism against...

New Delhi, March 5 – A 26-year-old man died in what is believed to be a clash between two families in JJ Colony in southwest Delhi's Uttam Nagar during Holi celebrations, an official said on Thursday.The incident led to tensions in the area, with protests at the local police station demanding...

Patna, March 5 – While senior leaders of the Janata Dal-United appeared to support Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's decision to enter the Rajya Sabha, strong resentment erupted among party workers across Patna on Thursday.Protests broke out from the Chief Minister's residence to the party's...

Itanagar, March 5 A fact-finding committee of the Congress' Arunachal unit on Thursday alleged serious environmental, procedural, and labor welfare violations at a ferro-silicon factory in East Siang district following a site inspection and discussions with protesting villagers.At a press...

Hamirpur (HP), March 5 Hundreds of employees, pensioners, and local residents gathered outside the office of the Chief Engineer of the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) here on Thursday and raised slogans against the installation of smart meters across the state.The Electricity...