Rights group accuses Pak of exploiting Balochistan’s resources, calls it ‘mineral colonialism’
Quetta, Nov 11 (IANS): The Baloch National Movement (BNM) on Wednesday has raised serious concerns over the Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum (PMIF26), scheduled to be held in Islamabad on November 12–13, alleging that the government is seeking to turn the exploitation of Balochistan’s natural resources into an international economic enterprise by involving foreign investors and […]
H-1B grace period plan draws 31,000 comments
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS) A Trump administration proposal to eliminate the 60-day grace period that allows laid-off H-1B visa holders to find new jobs in the United States has drawn more than 31,000 public comments, as the deadline for submissions approached. The proposal, which could have major consequences for Indian professionals working in America, had […]
German chancellor calls for fully integrating EU’s Ukraine policy into bloc’s budget
Berlin, Nov 11 (IANS): German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that the European Union (EU) must fully integrate its Ukraine policy into the bloc’s budget, and that future financial support for Ukraine should be part of the negotiations on the EU’s next long-term budget. Merz made the remarks at a joint press conference with visiting […]
Jensen Huang scandal casts uncertainty over S. Korea’s AI ties with Nvidia
Seoul, Nov 11 (IANS) When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korea in June and shared soju and grilled pork belly with the heads of the country’s technology giants, the high-profile gathering symbolised their deepening ties in artificial intelligence (AI), spanning semiconductors, robotics and autonomous driving. Huang has met Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong, SK […]
Trump nominates Natalie Baker as US envoy to Pakistan
Washington, Nov 11 (IANS):President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Natalie Baker as the next US ambassador to Pakistan, moving to fill a diplomatic post that has remained without a Senate-confirmed ambassador for nearly two years. Baker, who has headed the American Embassy in Islamabad as charge d’affaires since January 2025, was among several diplomatic […]
South Korea’s National Assembly speaker vows push for constitutional revision
Seoul, Nov 11 (IANS) South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Cho Jeong-sik on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to pushing for a constitutional revision, rejecting opposition claims that the revision would be aimed at allowing President Lee Jae Myung to seek a second term. Cho’s remarks came as opposition lawmakers have questioned whether he had left open […]
Punjab Congress launches campaign against drugs, crime
Mohali, Nov 11 (IANS) Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Legislative Assembly, Partap Singh Bajwa, and state Congress chief Pargat Singh on Wednesday participated in a series of engagements in Mohali, near here, focusing on the issues confronting the state and the party’s roadmap for the state’s revival. Continuing the momentum of Rahul Gandhi’s Insaaf […]
Assam to get advanced healthcare innovation institute; Rs 546-crore project announced
Guwahati, Nov 11 (IANS): Assam is set to establish a first-of-its-kind Advanced Healthcare Innovation Institute (AAHII), bringing doctors, engineers and scientists under one roof to develop affordable and indigenous healthcare technologies, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. Sharing details of the ambitious project on social media platform X, Sarma said the institute would […]
Pakistani religious preacher defends child marriage on social media: Report
Dhaka, Nov 11 (IANS): Religious preacher Mufti Tariq Masood, who enjoys immense popularity in Pakistan, has repeatedly used social media to defend child marriage, challenge modern age-of-consent frameworks and encourage people to view young girls through the prism of marital readiness, a report has detailed. “Over the years, this immensely popular preacher has repeatedly used […]
Union Minister Nadda reaffirms India’s readiness to share expertise with BIMSTEC member nations
Colombo, Nov 11 (IANS): Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s readiness to share its expertise and best practices in healthcare with BIMSTEC member nations. Addressing the inaugural BIMSTEC Health Ministers’ Meeting in Sri Lanka’s Colombo, Nadda highlighted India’s progress towards Universal Health Coverage through Ayushman Bharat, strengthened public health […]