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A man votes during the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections at a polling station in Karachi, Pakistan, 2 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

Pakistan's ruling party poised to win Kashmir elections amid deadly clashes, analysts say

The ruling party has secured 25 of 53 assembly seats so far, but voting in seven constituencies has been postponed amid deadly clashes, while reruns are scheduled at 23 polling stations.

N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, speaks at the unveiling of Tata Motors HBX compact SUV at the India Auto Expo 2020 in Greater Noida, India, February 5, 2020. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Tata chair Chandrasekaran to step down after tension with controlling charity arm

Min Aung Hlaing arrives at parliament to be sworn in as president. Photo: AFP via BSS

Myanmar military escalates airstrikes on civilians, UN investigation finds

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Indian scientists detect unusually thick ozone layer over North Bay of Bengal

Police personnel deploy water cannons to disperse student protesters in Ranchi today, 10 August 2026. Photo: Hindustan Times

Indian police use tear gas, water cannons against job seekers in Jharkhand

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Ex-Jharkhand PSC chief arrested as students protest recruitment exam irregularities

Indian cricket board to seek govt permission for proposed tour of Bangladesh: Report

Indian cricket board to seek govt permission for proposed tour of Bangladesh: Report

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is investigating the August 4 incident, in which the Air India A320 aircraft, VT-EXO, operating flight AI2379, lost about 300 feet of altitude during cruise. Photo: ANI/ Image enhanced using AI

Air India pilot undergoes 'confirmatory' drug test after flight plunge

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India says person-to-person UPI transactions to remain free

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India bars employment of personnel from land border countries in renewable energy projects within 1km of border

Police officers in riot gear stand guard as supporters of various religious and political parties attend a protest rally against Geo News over content aired during a program marking the holy month of Muharram, in Karachi, Pakistan, July 3, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro/File Photo

As Pakistan's army chief turns on hardline Islamist groups, blasphemy cases plummet

Masked protesters hold an Indian flag near plumes of tear gas. Photo: Reuters

India's 'cockroach' protest movement keeps heat on Modi

A border area in Tekanf. File Photo: TBS

Bangladesh-Myanmar gas pipeline plan hinges on Arakan Army: Analysts