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Indian national travels to Pakistan to marry love of his life
Mahendar Kumar, a resident of Mumbai, came to Sukkur along with his family to get married to Sanjugata Kumari, reports Geo News. The wedding took place at a local hall in Sukkur, which was attended by the couple's relatives and people from the Hindu community. Kumari along with her husband will leave for India in a few days.
US govt panel calls for ban on India, removal of waiver for Pak on religious freedom
The US Commission on International Religious Freedom, a panel with congressional mandate has designated at least 15 nations under Countries of Particular Concern (CPC) in its 2023 report. The CPC list includes Pakistan, India, Afghanistan, Myanmar, China, Cuba, Eritrea, Iran, Russia, Nicaragua, Saudi Arabia, Nigeria, Syria, North.
TTP commander, 6 terrorists arrested in Pakistan
The Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said the security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation Monday in the Miran Shah area of North Waziristan district, reports Xinhua news agency. According to the ISPR, the arrested terrorists included TTP commander Mehtab alias Lala.
China fashion giant faces calls for Wall Street probe over Uyghur forced labour
The letter to the Wall Street watchdog comes amid expectations the firm may sell its shares in the US, reports the BBC."We have zero tolerance for forced labour," Shein told the BBC. The company also said that it currently has no plans for a listing on Wall Street. The letter, which was signed by two dozen Republican and Democrat lawmakers, cited "credible allegations of utilising underpaid and forced labour"
Mastermind of Moosewala killing among Canada's 25 most wanted fugitives
Wanted by Royal Canadian Mounted Police for murder, Brar's name figured in the 'Bolo (Be On the Lookout) Program' in an updated list released on Monday. His life-sized cutout among all 25 fugitives has been displayed at Toronto's Yonge-Dundas Square. More than $750,000 in rewards were announced on Monday, with several of the 25 most wanted being connected to rewards ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.
However, there is no reward for Goldy Brar, who figured 15th in the list. He reached Canada on a student visa in 2017.
Over 20,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine war since Dec 2022: US
Kirby made the remarks during a press briefing on Monday and added that 80,000 troops have also been injured, the BBC reported. "Russia's attempt at an offensive in the Donbas (region) largely through Bakhmut has failed," Kirby told reporters"Russia has been unable to seize any real strategic and significant territory. We estimate that Russia has suffered more than 100,000 casualties, including over 20,000 killed in action," he added.
IAF chief to meet SL Prez, PM and top military brass (e the first exchange in March 2022.
The IAF chief arrived here on Monday on the invitation of Commander of Sri Lanka Air Force, Air Marshal Sudarshana Pathirana. He will lay the foundation stone for India-Sri Lanka Friendship Auditorium at Sri Lanka Air Force Academy in Trincomalee under 250 Million LKR grant assistance by Government of India (GoI).
Ukraine-Russia 'all-for-all' prisoner exchange to take place in several stages
"If we manage to agree on an 'all-for-all' exchange, it will obviously be carried out in several stages," the agency said in a statement. The release of all captives held by the parties involves certain risks so all the steps to implement the swap deal will be "prudent and well-considered", Xinhua news agency reported, citing the.
Over 780,000 people take part in French May Day protests
The protests took place amid social tensions over controversial pension reform bill; last year, only 116,500 people took to the streets on May 1. Like recent nationwide mobilisations against the pension reforms, Monday's protests turned violent in major cities including Paris, Lyon, and Marseille, Xinhua news agency reported.
Turkey to produce 5th-generation warplanes: Erdogan
Named KAAN, a historic title used by the rulers of Turkic and Mongolian states, the warplane is "one of the great achievements of the defence industry", Erdogan was quoted by Xinhua news agency as saying on Monday. According to Erdogan, Turkey will complete all the tests and deliver KAAN to air forces within a couple of years
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