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An airplane flies past the full moon over the Indian capital in New Delhi on May 20, 2008. (AFP/File)

Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircrafts

Pakistan extends its ban on Indian aircraft using its airspace until Sept. 24, reflecting continued tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.

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Bangladesh's former prime minister Sheikh Hasina addresses the media virtually in New Delhi on January 23, 2026. (AFP/File)

Pakistan says Hasina remarks won't affect diplomatic engagement with Bangladesh

Islamabad says it is aware of remarks made during Sheikh Hasina's address from India but declines comment, describing the event as a matter between Bangladesh and India while reaffirming cooperation with Dhaka.

August 6, 2026

Protest by the Cockroach Janta Party at Jantar Mantar - (Photo: Abhijeet Dipke X account)

India's 'Cockroach Party' founder rules out electoral entry, says rights don’t require polls

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke ruled out contesting elections, saying citizens should not have to enter politics to demand their basic rights.

June 17, 2026

Girls school in Chennai, India - (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

Nearly 74% of Odisha schoolgirls miss classes during menstruation: Study

Inadequate menstrual hygiene facilities and persistent stigma continue to cause high absenteeism among adolescent girls in Odisha and across parts of India.

June 8, 2026

Petrol Station in India - (Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

India hikes fuel prices as Middle East war strains supplies

India raised petrol and diesel prices by over 3% for the first time since the Iran war began, as disrupted oil supplies and sanctions pressure fuel costs and strain the economy.

May 15, 2026

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Delhi administration accused of targeting Muslim-owned businesses

Crackdown draws criticism online, with claims that the enforcement drive selectively impacted businesses run by members of the Muslim community.

May 3, 2026

Aleena Majeed Second Secretary (Photo: X PakistanUN_NY)

Pakistan condemns India’s ‘weaponization of water’, defends Indus Waters Treaty at UN

Pakistan’s Second Secretary Aleena Majeed condemned India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty at the UN, accusing it of “weaponizing water” and rejecting its terrorism allegations.

March 20, 2026

A manual scavenger looks on as he cleans a manhole in the old quarters of New Delhi. | Chandan Khanna/AFP

India reports 622 sewer cleaning deaths since 2017 amid safety concerns

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha on March 17, Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Ramdas Athawale presented state-wise data on fatalities linked to hazardous sanitation work; the response came to a question raised by Samajwadi Party MP Iqra Choudhary.

March 20, 2026

Bill Gates

Bill Gates cancels India summit speech to 'ensure focus' on AI

'After careful consideration, and to ensure the focus remains on the AI Summit's key priorities, Mr. Gates will not be delivering his keynote address,' the foundation said; it added that the president of its Africa and India offices would speak in his place.

February 19, 2026

Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late green light: Agha

Pakistan 'always ready' for India despite late green light: Agha

Pakistan captain Salman Agha expressed strong confidence ahead of the sold-out T20 World Cup clash against India at R. Premadasa Stadium, highlighting team momentum, spin strength, and readiness despite rain.

February 14, 2026