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Death toll rises to 39 in sectarian clashes near Damascus as ceasefire falters
Damascus/Jerusalem, May 1 (IANS) The death toll from ongoing sectarian clashes in the southern suburbs of Damascus climbed to 39, including 16 security personnel, after ceasefire efforts collapsed and intense fighting resumed in Ashrafiyat Sahnaya, officials and monitoring groups said.
Iran executes 'high-ranking spy' of Mossad
Tehran, May 1 (IANS) Iran has executed a "high-ranking spy" of Israel's Mossad intelligence agency, the media reported.
Arab League chief urges intensified efforts to end Sudan armed conflict
Cairo, May 1 (IANS) Arab League (AL) Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit has called for heightened international and regional efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Sudan and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to affected areas.
Israel strikes town near Damascus amid sectarian unrest
Damascus, May 1 (IANS) Israel strikes the town of Ashrafiyat Sahnaya, southwest of Damascus, as Syrian forces regained control of the area following days of intense sectarian clashes, according to state media and a monitoring group.
Rubio tells Pak PM Sharif to cooperate in Pahalgam terror attack probe
Washington, May 1 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Pakistan to cooperate in the investigation into the "unconscionable" terrorist attack in Pahalgam and stressed the need to condemn it.
Fawad Khan's Instagram account remains visible in India, Hania and Mahira's blocked
Mumbai, May 1 (IANS) The Indian government is tightening the noose around the Pakistani nationals after the horrific Pahalgam terrorist attack. In a follow-up to several Pakistanis being sent across the border back home, the tough action is now bleeding into the digital landscape as well, with the Instagram accounts of many Pakistani artists now stand blocked and inaccessible in India.
IPL 2025: 'We needed to do more', admits M.S. Dhoni as CSK crash out of playoffs race
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni delved into his team’s defeat after they were knocked out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 following a four-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. In what was a must-win clash, CSK faltered at the death, with Dhoni acknowledging that the team didn’t score enough despite a strong batting show.
Haryana Minister asks officials to create land banks by purchasing land from panchayats
Gurugram, May 1 (IANS) Haryana's Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, on Wednesday, directed the officials to create land banks by purchasing land at collector rate from the panchayats of the state that have more than 100 acres of land.
IPL 2025: CSK becomes first team to get knocked out of playoffs race
Chennai, May 1 (IANS) Chennai Super Kings' journey in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 came to a disappointing end as they became the first team to be officially eliminated from the playoff race following a thrilling four-wicket loss to Punjab Kings at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Wednesday.
No Pakistani national in Tripura, says CM Manik Saha
Agartala, April 30 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday confirmed that there are currently no Pakistani nationals residing in the state. The Chief Minister’s remarks came in response to the Central government's recent directive to all states and Union Territories to identify and deport Pakistani citizens following the April 22 terrorist attack at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.