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Pakistan seeks freedom for Somalia hostagesPublished on: June 16, 2026 5:26 PM

Pakistan, June 16 -- The government is pursuing diplomatic efforts to secure the release of 10 Pakistani hostages held in Somalia. Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the National Assembly that au... Read More


Bangladesh PM Tarique suggests he will be supporting England at FIFA World Cup

Dhaka, June 16 -- Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has hinted that he will be supporting England in the FIFA World Cup. The premier dropped the clue while speaking to journalists at the Bangladesh-China... Read More


India blocks Telegram till June 22 ahead of NEET re-exam: Why a digital rights group is calling it 'band aid solution'?

New Delhi, June 16 -- India moved on Tuesday to block the popular messaging platform Telegram until 22 June 2026, citing its exploitation by organised cheating networks ahead of the National Eligibili... Read More


India blocks Telegram till 22 June ahead of NEET re-exam: Why a digital rights group is calling it 'band aid solution'

New Delhi, June 16 -- India on Tuesday moved to block the popular messaging platform Telegram until 22 June 2026, citing its exploitation by organised cheating networks ahead of the National Eligibili... Read More


Opposition seeks Bhagwant Mann's resignation after Akal Takht edict

Chandigarh, June 16 -- The Congress, Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the BJP demanded chief minister Bhagwant Mann's resignation on Monday following the Akal Takht edict. Punjab Congress president Amar... Read More


"Operation Tiger in final stage": Shiv Sena's Krupal Tumane claims 7 UBT MPs to join Shinde faction before Monsoon Session

Nagpur, June 16 -- Shiv Sena MLC Krupal Tumane on Tuesday claimed that discussions with seven Members of Parliament from Shiv Sena (UBT) under "Operation Tiger" have reached the final stage and assert... Read More


"We will have to fight with both communalisms": Congress' Imran Masood amid Owaisi's proposal for 'anti-BJP' alliance

New Delhi, June 16 -- With the Uttar Pradesh elections due in February next year, Congress leader Imran Masood on Tuesday dismissed the possibility of an alliance with Asaduddin Owaisi-led AIMIM, sayi... Read More


'Better we decide it': Supreme Court stays Transgender Act proceedings at 4 high courts

India, June 16 -- The Supreme Court on Monday stayed further proceedings before four high courts hearing challenges to the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Ame... Read More


SC stays HC proceedings against Transgender Act

India, June 16 -- The Supreme Court on Monday stayed further proceedings before four high courts hearing challenges to the constitutional validity of the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Ame... Read More


Lok Sabha Speaker gave Abhishek Banerjee 2-hour notice during ED questioning: Sources

New Delhi, June 16 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will review both sides of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) regarding a merger request filed by a rebel faction of the party and make a decision after heari... Read More