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When Zambia replicated Bihar's programme to give bicycles to school girls

The Zambian programme was launched in 2009, three years after the Bihar initiative to empower schoolgirls (2006) and with similar objectives

'Focus inward, not blame': India rejects Pak claim on Jaffar Express attack

Rejecting Pakistan's allegations, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the world knows where the epicentre of terrorism lies, and Pakistan must stop shifting blame and take responsibility

India, Mauritius sign MoU to boost cooperation against financial crimes

ED in its media statement said that MoU was exchanged in the presence of Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi and the PM of Mauritius Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam

India, Mauritius ink pact during PM's visit to curb money laundering, graft

The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was exchanged in the presence of Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam

Pak security forces foil attack on checkpost, kill 10 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

According to security sources, terrorists tried to attack the Jandola checkpost, which was repulsed by the security forces

Kuki-Zo Council ends shutdown in Manipur, opposes free movement plan

On March 1, Shah had directed security forces to ensure free movement of people on all routes in Manipur from March 8 and also called for strict action against those creating obstructions

Baloch attack: Pak points finger at Afghanistan, says 'We have evidence'

Terrorists were in direct communications with Afghanistan-based planners throughout incident, he said, adding that Pakistan has repeatedly asked Afghanistan to deny the use of its soil for terrorists

India, Bangladesh hold naval drill in Bay of Bengal to boost synergy

Bongosagar 2025 saw the participation of INS Ranvir from the Indian Navy and BNS Abu Ubaidah from the Bangladesh Navy, officials here said on Thursday

India's recent remarks on us 'unwarranted': Bangladesh's foreign ministry

India has repeatedly underlined that it is the responsibility of the interim government to protect the Hindus and other minorities, as well as their properties and religious institutions

27th Asean-India Senior Officials' Meeting reviews strategic partnership

The officials discussed various key issues, including tourism cooperation, trade agreements, digital and maritime connectivity, health partnerships, and innovation and development

'They chose people and shot them down': Passengers recall Pak train horror

Survivors of the attack described the terrifying moments when gunmen stormed the train, checking identity cards and targeting soldiers while letting some families go

'Sheikh Hasina to return as Bangladesh PM', hints US Awami League leader

Mass protests over the quota system in Bangladesh forced Sheikh Hasina to resign in August 2024 and flee to India amid escalating violence. An interim government then took over the reins

Indian student missing in Dominican Republic: Person of interest identified

Sudiksha Konanki, a citizen of India and a permanent resident of the United States, was last seen on March 6 at the Riu Republic Resort in Punta Cana town

Army, Police, CRPF launch joint search operation in J-K's Bandipora; 2 held

One Pistol, one Pistol Magazine, two Hand Grenades, one AK Magazine, and other ammunition were recovered by the security forces in the joint operation

Taiwan detects 20 Chinese military aircraft, 7 naval vessels near territory

According to the MND, 11 out of 20 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone

Indian Army to deploy Sherp ATVs for UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan

The Sherp ATVs are engineered for superior adaptability and unmatched amphibious capabilities

Pakistan forces end Jaffar Express standoff; 21 hostages, 4 troops killed

Pakistani security forces end deadly siege on Jaffar Express, rescuing hundreds held hostage by Baloch militants; 21 passengers and four troops killed during the operation

India, Mauritius agree to facilitate trade settlements in local currencies

Navinchandra Ramgoolam and PM Modi held comprehensive and productive discussions on the entire gamut of bilateral relations

21 passengers, 4 soldiers, 33 militants killed as Pak army ends hijack op

The Jaffar Express, carrying some 400 passengers in nine coaches, was going from Quetta to Peshawar when militants derailed it using explosives and hijacked it near the mountainous terrain

Decoded: Baloch separatists and why they seek freedom from Pakistan

The Balochistan Liberation Army contends that Balochistan was forcibly annexed by Pakistan in 1948 against the will of its people, a claim central to its ongoing fight for independence