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At least 25 Indian tourists injured in Nepal bus accident, 3 critical
The police said 19 tourists were admitted to the community health centre in Tulsipur in this Uttar Pradesh's district, which shares a border with Nepal
 "At least 25 Indian tourists injured in Nepal bus accident, 3 critical")
Who was Bhabesh Chandra Roy? Hindu leader abducted & murdered in Bangladesh
Bhabesh Chandra Roy, a Hindu leader in Bangladesh, was abducted from his home and beaten to death in Dinajpur, amid rising attacks on minorities in the neighbouring country
 "Who was Bhabesh Chandra Roy? Hindu leader abducted & murdered in Bangladesh")
Indian student killed by stray bullet in shooting incident in Canada
Harsimrat Randhawa was a student at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario
 "Indian student killed by stray bullet in shooting incident in Canada")
Ahmadi man beaten to death by Islamists near worship site in Karachi
The victim, identified as Laeeq Cheema, died before he could receive medical treatment at a hospital in the southern port city
 "Ahmadi man beaten to death by Islamists near worship site in Karachi")
UNHCR India looks to slash spending amid uncertain funding crisis
Move could impact over 47,000 refugees and asylum seekers in India
 "UNHCR India looks to slash spending amid uncertain funding crisis")
Reports of Farooq Abdullah backing Article 370 'absolute nonsense': Dulat
Dulat cited former Finance Minister P Chidambaram's description of the move as a 'monumental blunder', emphasising the widespread opposition within the region
 "Reports of Farooq Abdullah backing Article 370 'absolute nonsense': Dulat")
Imran Khan lambasts Pak govt for mistreatment of Afghan nationals
The ongoing treatment of Afghan refugees is nothing short of disgraceful. The ruling mafia, desperate to cling to power, will stop at nothing
 "Imran Khan lambasts Pak govt for mistreatment of Afghan nationals")
Naval exercise between Pak, Sri Lanka shelved following India's concerns
Trincomalee is situated on Sri Lanka's northeastern coast and is considered a significant hub in the Indian Ocean region, especially for India's maritime security interests
 "Naval exercise between Pak, Sri Lanka shelved following India's concerns")
BJP MLAs urge Manipur Governor to intensify arms recovery in hill areas
The legislators urged him to take appropriate actions against those who have been involved in provocative acts against various communities
 "BJP MLAs urge Manipur Governor to intensify arms recovery in hill areas")
Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence sector: Rajnath
Addressing industry representatives here, Singh said defence exports have risen from Rs 600 crore in 2014 to Rs 24,000 crore
 "Govt committed to making India self-reliant in defence sector: Rajnath")
Follow the law or face deportation: Trump admin warns int'l students
Indian students in the US are grappling with a growing threat of deportation as authorities cancel F-1 visas over a range of issues
 "Follow the law or face deportation: Trump admin warns int'l students")
Confident of positive outcomes from US VP Vance's visit next week: Vaishnaw
Vaishnaw cited pragmatic approach and continued engagement on both sides, and asserted that India has emerged as a trusted hub in electronics manufacturing
 "Confident of positive outcomes from US VP Vance's visit next week: Vaishnaw")
Army orders inquiry after varsity professor claims assault by troops in J&K
The professor, Liaqat Ali, suffered head injuries in the alleged assault near the border village Laam late Thursday night and a purported video showing the bleeding professor surfaced online
 "Army orders inquiry after varsity professor claims assault by troops in J&K")
Focus on own minorities: India rejects Bangladesh's comments on WB violence
Rejecting Bangladesh's recent remarks, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal urged Dhaka to prioritise safeguarding the rights of its own minority communities rather than issuing 'unwarranted' statements
 "Focus on own minorities: India rejects Bangladesh's comments on WB violence")
US agency probes bias claims against TCS on race, age, national origin
An EEOC spokesperson, citing federal law, said the agency cannot comment on investigations. Complaints, or charges, made to the EEOC are confidential under federal law.
 "US agency probes bias claims against TCS on race, age, national origin")
India-Bangladesh ties stabilising again, says foreign affairs expert
The expert believes it's in Bangladesh's interest to enhance its relationship with India and increase economic exchange
 "India-Bangladesh ties stabilising again, says foreign affairs expert")
Dhaka's actions prompted India to halt transhipment facility: MEA
Though New Delhi did not elaborate on the steps by Dhaka, it is learnt the decision by Bangladesh's interim government to halt import of Indian yarn
 "Dhaka's actions prompted India to halt transhipment facility: MEA")
B'desh, Pakistan hold first foreign secretary-level talks in 15 years
Dhaka also asked Islamabad to pay $4.3 billion as its share from the combined assets at the time when East Pakistan split from West Pakistan in 1971 to form an independent Bangladesh
 "B'desh, Pakistan hold first foreign secretary-level talks in 15 years")
Indian missions in US in touch with students facing visa issues: MEA
The comments by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal came amid instances of Indian students in the US receiving communications from local authorities
 "Indian missions in US in touch with students facing visa issues: MEA")
Pak's current account posts record surplus of $1.2 bn, says central bank
Data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) showed that the surplus on a year-on-year basis surged 230 per cent from $363 million recorded in March 2024
 "Pak's current account posts record surplus of $1.2 bn, says central bank")