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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has backed High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk’s call for a prompt, impartial inquiry into the killings of protesters in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

The Centre on Friday said it is aware of specific delays in Canadian visa processing, including applications from retired Indian government and former MEA officials who previously served in Canada. India and Canada remain engaged on the issue, Parliament was informed

The Trump administration claimed it has deported over three million undocumented immigrants and prevented their release into the US for 15 consecutive months. A White House fact sheet also highlighted stricter visa screening, denaturalisation efforts, benefit restrictions and voter-roll reviews

The US State Department defended expanded social media screening of foreign visa applicants, citing national security and public safety. The reported policy could cover foreign journalists and certain Canadian and Mexican professionals, requiring broader online scrutiny. The department did not confirm the memorandum

NASA astronauts Anil Menon and Jessica Meir completed a six-hour spacewalk outside the International Space Station, installing hardware for future roll-out solar arrays. The mission upgrades the station’s power systems and supports long-term operations, including preparations for controlled deorbit

A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School near Bangkok, killing three teachers and three students while injuring 15 others. Police are investigating the motive, and authorities believe the firearm was taken from a family member

Fifteen elephants in Kenya's Amboseli ecosystem died from suspected cyanide poisoning after consuming tomatoes, prompting an investigation. Authorities are probing the toxin's source, while farmers deny responsibility, highlighting concerns over expanding agriculture, wildlife conservation and increasing human-elephant conflict

The Indian-American community in Boston will celebrate India's 80th Independence anniversary with the 5th International India Day Parade on August 9. The event will feature floats, cultural performances, a flag-hoisting ceremony, Indian cuisine, and programmes celebrating India-US friendship

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders targeting birth tourism and expanding restrictions on birthright citizenship despite a recent Supreme Court setback. The move has drawn criticism from immigration experts, who argue the measures violate the US Constitution

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay USD 567 million to address harm caused to young people through its platforms. Most of the money will fund treatment services, while the rest will support awareness, prevention, screening, and related programmes over five years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday evening. The two leaders reviewed progress in the India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership and exchanged views on the situation in West Asia. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across sectors and agreed to remain in touch.

An Indian fishing trawler carrying 11 crew members ran aground on a reef near Sri Lanka's Delft Island after allegedly entering Lankan waters for illegal fishing. The Sri Lanka Navy launched a rescue operation, saying all crew members were safe

IRCTC has launched a fully escorted 10-day Japan tour departing from Delhi on September 6, 2026. The package covers Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and other destinations, including flights, hotels, visa, meals, sightseeing, insurance and guided tours

Former Pakistani state minister Rukhsar Ahmed, accused in the UK of child sexual abuse and trafficking allegations, has reportedly been elected to the PoK legislative Assembly while on police bail. The case has raised concerns over legal proceedings and diplomatic tensions

A US federal judge allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for nearly 350,000 Haitians, following a Supreme Court ruling limiting judicial review of TPS decisions. The move could expose migrants to deportation despite Haiti's ongoing security and humanitarian challenges

The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan criticised the government's Foreign Media Facilitation Guidelines 2026, warning they could restrict independent journalism. The rules require foreign journalists to obtain approval before travelling outside major cities, raising concerns over censorship, press freedom and access to information

A 6.3-magnitude offshore earthquake struck Davao Occidental in the southern Philippines on Thursday, the second major quake in two days. Authorities reported no tsunami threat. The Philippines remains vulnerable to seismic activity due to its location along the Pacific Ring of Fire

Yemen's Houthi group claimed it targeted a Saudi oil tanker, Daisy, with a ballistic missile in the Gulf of Aden, forcing it to turn back. The group also claimed another attack on a Saudi vessel amid rising maritime tensions and regional conflict

Serbia is battling multiple wildfires fuelled by extreme heat, strong winds and prolonged drought. A reignited blaze in the Deliblato Sands nature reserve has burned about 300 hectares, while emergency teams continue firefighting efforts amid worsening weather conditions nationwide

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned the US decision to revoke Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's visa as irresponsible. The diplomatic dispute stems from reciprocal visa issues and delays in approving Washington's ambassadorial nominee to Brazil

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remains difficult but described his leadership as a source of strength. He accused the US and Israel of killing Ali Khamenei and said Iran continues to withstand sanctions and conflict 

A mass shooting at a rural home in North Carolina's Caswell County left three family members dead, including the suspected shooter, and another injured. Authorities are investigating as the latest incident in a series of deadly mass shootings across the United States

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal on a temporary single shipping route through Iran's territorial waters in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran said the arrangement does not fully reopen the strait, with broader access still dependent on US implementation of commitments

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