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Taliban what a relentless foe the Islamic State's affiliate in Afghanistan can be. Much of the West considers the Taliban, which reclaimed power in the country in 2021, to be an extremist Islamic movement. But the Islamic State-Khorasan, the affiliate that took responsibility for a terrorist attack in suburban Moscow on Friday, has slammed the Taliban government, calling the group's version of Islamic rule insufficiently hard-line. The Islamic State-Khorasan, or ISIS-K, is one of the last significant antagonists that the Taliban face in Afghanistan. It has carried out a bloody drumbeat of attacks throughout the country in recent years, seeking to use the violence to undermine the Taliban's relationships with regional allies and to portray the government as incapable of providing security in Afghanistan, experts say.

T20 World Cup 2024 is reaching the shores of America. The event marks the first time an ICC World Cup will be held in the USA. Newly built, state-of-the-art modular 34,000-capacity stadium in Nassau County, New York will host eight world cup matches including the marquee clash between two giants of world cricket — India and Pakistan. India versus Pakistan T20 World Cup 2024 match is scheduled to be played on June 9. The match scheduled to start at 10.30 am (EDT).

Here's what Jaishankar said | Top 5 points Jaishankar said Pakistan is sponsoring terrorism at almost an "industry level". asked, "How do you deal with a neighbour who does not hide the fact that they use terrorism as an instrument of statecraft?" "It's not a one-off happening...but very sustained, almost at an industry level...So what we have come to conclude is that we have to find a way of addressing (the menace)," he said, adding that dodging the problem "gets us nowhere, it only invites more trouble." He said he doesn't have a "quick instantaneous fix (to this issue)". He, however, said India will not skirt this problem anymore.

United Nations Security Council for a two-year term from 2025 to 2026, a media report said on Saturday with a promise to «contribute meaningfully» to the council's mandate for international peace and security. Pakistan's Permanent Representative to UN Ambassador Munir Akram formally announced the cash-strapped country's candidacy at a reception organised in connection with Pakistan Day celebrations at the UN on Thursday, The Express Tribune newspaper reported. Seeking support from the international community for Pakistan's UNSC bid, Ambassador Akram expressed confidence in Pakistan's ability to «contribute meaningfully to the UNSC's mandate for international peace and security».

Sputnik reported on Saturday citing its correspondent who witnessed the incident. The terrorist attack at Crocus City Hall left 115 people dead last night. "The terrorists shot people point-blank and threw incendiary (fire-causing) bombs," he said.

Indian Navy said in a press conference on Saturday. The Indian Navy said that besides the anti-piracy operations in the Arabian Sea, including 'Operation Sankalp' and other missions, it also responded to 13 attack incidents to save lives of 110 lives which included 45 Indians and 65 international citizens. «Indian Navy has saved 110 lives in the operations which includes 45 Indians and 65 international citizens during Operation Sankalp and other missions. It has also responded to 13 attack incidents,» the Indian Navy said.

Indian Navy foils Somali pirates' hijacking attempt | Watch video here Based on the information, the Indian Navy directed INS Kolkata to intercept Pirate Ship Ruen. Later on 15 March, INS Kolkata intercepted Ruen and disabled the ship's steering system and navigational aids, forcing the Pirate Ship to stop. The operation resulted in the Pirates surrendering and releasing the pirate ship MV Ruen and its original crew present onboard.

Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan called Islamic State Khorasan Province, or ISIS-K. ISIS-K was founded in 2015 by disaffected members of the Pakistani Taliban, who then embraced a more violent version of Islam. The group saw its ranks cut roughly in half, to about 1,500 to 2,000 fighters, by 2021 from a combination of U.S. airstrikes and Afghan commando raids that killed many of its leaders.

AFP quoted a provincial official as saying. According to the report, no one has claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing. Meanwhile, Taliban officials have confirmed that multiple explosions have been reported since the start of the holy month of Ramadan on 11 March, added the report.

IMF has confirmed that cash-strapped Pakistan is seeking a 24th medium-term bailout package for a permanent push towards longstanding structural reforms. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its end-of-mission statement on Wednesday said the cash-strapped country «expressed interest in a successor medium-term Fund-supported programme to permanently resolve Pakistan's fiscal and external sustainability weaknesses, strengthening its economic recovery, and laying the foundations for strong, sustainable, and inclusive growth», Dawn News reported. It said the global lender's team reached a staff-level agreement with the Pakistani authorities on the second and final review of Pakistan's stabilisation programme supported by the IMF's USD 3 billion standby arrangement approved in July last year.

Viksit Bharat Sampark’ with PM Modi's letter has been received by millions of Indians. The opposition has called PM Modi's Viksit Bharat Sampark letter to be a "blatant violation" of the model code of conduct.

List of Purple Cap winners yearwise 2008-2023: Purple Cap is awarded to the highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL), every season. Only a couple of bowlers have won it twice so far. Let’s take a look at who all have won it over the years.

Fighter movie OTT release: Riding on the massive success of Shah Rukh Khan’s Pathaan, director Siddharth Anand released his next film, Fighter. This action movie, produced by Marflix and Viacom 18 Studios, was released on the eve of Republic Day 2024. It was the first time Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone played the lead roles together in a Bollywood film.

S Jaishankar on March 20 called former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru's foreign policy stance towards China a "bubble". Speaking at the News18 'Rising Bharat Summit 2024', Jaishankar was critical of early India's foreign policy direction under then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. "This is a bubble we have created.

By Ariba Shahid and Asif Shahzad

ISLAMABAD: An earthquake of 5.5 magnitude struck Pakistan on the wee hours of Wednesday, the National Centre for Seismology reported. The earthquake occurred at 2:57 am (IST) and its depth was measured at 105 km.

Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, the youngest daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, has formally entered the political arena by submitting her nomination for the National Assembly seat that her father has vacated. Aseefa filed the nomination for by-elections at the NA-207 constituency in the Sindh province on Sunday.

Hanuman Bhajans at a loud volume near Siddanna Layout, in Bengaluru, which led to an altercation between a group of people and the shopkeeper. Earlier on Sunday, during the 'Azaan' time, a shopkeeper was playing Hanuman Bhajans loudly near Siddanna Layout, in Bengaluru, which led to an altercation between a group of people and the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper stated that a group of four to five men approached his shop on Sunday and questioned him about playing the Hanuman Bhajans at a high volume after which an argument took place.

The youngest daughter of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and slain premier Benazir Bhutto, Aseefa Bhutto has dived into Pakistan’s turbulent politics. She has filed her candidacy for the by-poll at a National Assembly seat in Sindh province left by her father.

Imad Wasim found himself embroiled in controversy following his stellar performance in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) final against Multan Sultans at Karachi's National Bank Stadium. Despite his instrumental role in Islamabad United's triumphant third PSL title win, securing a five-wicket haul to restrict Multan Sultans to 159/9 and contributing an unbeaten 19 runs during the successful run chase, Imad Wasim attracted attention for the wrong reasons. Shortly after his remarkable display on the field, videos circulated widely on social media capturing Imad Wasim smoking in the team's dressing room during the match's 18th over. This incident stirred up controversy, overshadowing his exceptional on-field performance. Despite the smoking incident, Wasim was recognized as the Player of the Match for his remarkable all-round contributions, aiding Islamabad United's victory in the PSL final, marking their first final victory since 2018. On the flip side, Multan Sultans, appearing in their fourth consecutive final, ended as runners-up for the third consecutive season. Despite clinching the championship title in the 2021 edition, they finished as runners-up in the subsequent two editions, with Lahore Qalandars securing back-to-back titles.

Mumbai blasts. “The emerging gangster-Pro-Khalistani Elements (PKEs) nexus is akin to the scenario that existed in Mumbai in the early ’90s,” the NIA has observed in multiple charge sheets. The two main gangs at loggerheads now are those of Lawrence Bishnoi and Kaushal Chaudhary, similar to the rivalries of underworld dons Dawood and the now jailed Chhota Rajan. The federal agency is investigating more than a dozen cases involving terrorist-gangster syndicates and PKEs and have arrested more than 45 suspects. However, foreign handlers in Canada, United States, Australia, Dubai and the United Kingdom continue to remain at large. ET joins the dots. Lawrence Bishnoi gang Jailed Lawrence Bishnoi is said to be the mastermind who brought together the criminal gangs of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Chandigarh. “The growth of Lawrence Bishnoi and his terror syndicate has tremendous similarities to the rise of Dawood Ibrahim, a wanted terrorist, gangster and drug kingpin who heads the notorious organised terror syndicate D-Company,” as per the NIA.