Assam police books Pak national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who worked with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's wife, under UAPA
Monday, 17 February 2025 Assam Police have registered a case against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh under multiple sections of the BNS and UAPA, following the Assam Cabinet's decision. The case involves allegations of activities aimed at disrupting communal harmony and compromising India's interests.
The flood situation in Assam has worsened, with the Dhansiri and Dikhow rivers exceeding danger levels and classified under the "severe flood" category. Six more.. IndiaTimes
In Lakhimpur district of Assam, violence broke out. Police attempted to rescue a couple held captive by villagers in Baliyani Kumbang. The villagers accused the.. IndiaTimes
YouTuber Kanika Devrani reported being drugged and robbed on the Brahmaputra Mail while traveling alone from Delhi to Assam. She alleged an unauthorized man.. IndiaTimes
The J&K State Investigation Agency (SIA) has filed a chargesheet against 11 accused, including Hizb-ul-Mujahideen chief Syed Salahudeen, in a cross-border.. IndiaTimes
In a major breakthrough just days before the July 9 deadline, Pakistan and the United States have reached an understanding on a crucial trade and tariff agreement. Led by Commerce Secretary Jawad Paal, the Pakistani delegation held four days of negotiations in Washington aimed at avoiding the re-imposition of a 29% tariff on key exports like textiles and agricultural products.
While a formal announcement awaits the conclusion of similar talks with other U.S. partners, officials confirm that a broad framework has been agreed upon. The deal is expected to unlock access to the U.S. market, secure tariff relief, and attract potential American investment in Pakistan’s mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors — especially Reko Diq. The understanding also opens doors to cooperation with the U.S. Export-Import Bank. Both sides now look to reset strained economic ties dating back to the Trump-era tariff hikes, giving exporters and investors renewed confidence.
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In a historic and controversial move, Russia has become the first nation to officially recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The announcement was met with cautious optimism on the streets of Kabul, where many Afghans are now urging neighboring powers like Iran, Pakistan, and India to “choose friendship” over continued conflict. Locals say the recognition brings hope for stability, economic revival, and an end to international isolation. “War brings only destruction. We want peace and cooperation,” said Ahmad Zia Popal, a Kabul resident. The Taliban, still sanctioned by the West and condemned for its human rights record—especially on women’s rights—called Russia’s decision “courageous” and a model for others. While global criticism looms, many ordinary Afghans see this as a turning point. Moscow’s move also raises geopolitical questions as it deepens its footprint in the region amid growing tensions with the West.
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