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India rejects claims of political meddling made in Canadian probe report. Here’s what it says

15-month inquiry over foreign interference in Canada’s elections was completed Tuesday; it highlights 6 specific instances of meddling, including by Pakistan & China.

6 killed in clash with Pakistan security forces as protestors demand release of ex-PM Imran Khan

The violence erupted at the end of a march led by Khan's wife Bushra Bibi and his key aide Ali Amin Gandapur that arrived in Islamabad early Tuesday.

ADB Approves $500 Million Loan for Pakistan’s Climate Resilience

This program builds upon ADB's commitment to supporting Pakistan's development goals, having provided over $52 billion in public and private sector loans, grants, and other forms of financing since 1966.

Jaishankar takes veiled dig at China’s BRI day after Modi-Xi meet, stresses on ‘territorial integrity’

BRI has been a major sticking point for India given that parts of Xi’s connectivity project built in Pakistan traverses through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

J&K youth ends life by jumping in Chenab, body found in Pakistan, family seeks PM’s help

Harash Nagotra, a resident of a border village in the Akhnoor sector, went missing on 11 June and his motorcycle was recovered on the banks of the river.

India reaches out to Iranian side after Kashmir issue mentioned in Pak-Iran joint statement

Earlier, Pakistan and Iran agreed that the Kashmir issue should be resolved through 'peaceful means based on the will of the people' of the region.

Amir Sarfaraz, alleged killer of Sarabjit Singh, shot dead by unknown assailants in Lahore

A Pakistani underworld don, Sarfaraz is said to have been a close associate Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Sayeed.

PM Sharif, CJ Isa to discuss ISI’s judicial interference in Pakistan

According to reports, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will hold a meeting with Chief Justice Qazi Faiz Isa at 2 pm on the premises of the Supreme Court today.

Journalist Asad Ali Toor’s remand extended in Pakistan, journalists’ protest continues

Toor was reportedly arrested for sharing a viral video in which he could be seen exposing how the election results were changed in the night between February 8 and 9.

Nawaz Sharif’s daughter Maryam Nawaz to become chief minister of Punjab

Maryam secured 220 votes in the 371-seat provincial assembly and is the first woman to be CM of Punjab. The election results was boycotted by the opposition Sunni Ittehad Council party.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.