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Quetta, Aug 24 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 36 operations across different regions in Balochistan over the past week targeting Pakistani forces, which resulted in the deaths of 33 personnel and injuries to several others. In a statement issued on Sunday, BLA spokesperson Jeeyand Baloch said that between Dalbandin and Yakmach in Chaghi district on August 18, the fighters ambushed a convoy of the Pakistani Army and commercial vehicles.

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Kajol, on Monday, shared a witty yet pointed message saying that she prefers choosing peace over getting into arguments with people who seek attention more than logic. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Dilwale’ actress shared her pictures and wrote, “I don’t argue with people who need attention more than logic. #namaste #ichoosepeace #humourousbone.” With her characteristic sense of humour, Kajol appeared to suggest that not every argument is worth engaging in.

Tokyo, Aug 24 (IANS) Pandit Dhirendra Shastri, the head priest of Bageshwar Dham, on Monday said that the idea of 'Hindu Rashtra' (Hindu nation) is necessary, and to do that, one needs to instill the Sanatan culture in the hearts of every Indian. Shastri, who is on a visit to Japan, spoke exclusively with IANS and said that a Hindu Rashtra should exist in thoughts, while adding that the biggest problem the Hindu society is facing is casteism and regionalism.

Rae Bareli, Aug 24 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of disrespecting India's traditions, heritage and institutions, while pointing fingers at his commitment to constitutional responsibilities.

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Unlike Pakistan, most South Asian countries have successfully increased women's economic participation. The female labour force participation rate is 40 per cent in Bangladesh, 54 per cent in Indonesia, 56 per cent in Malaysia and 33 per cent in Sri Lanka.

Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Actress Lisa Ray has opened up about her experience of entering marriage while navigating the aftermath of menopause. In her recent post on Instagram, she reflected on how a lack of understanding about the changes in her body affected the early years of her relationship. Lisa revealed that she underwent chemo-induced menopause at the age of 37.

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) India’s manufacturing sector recorded double‑digit growth in 2025‑26 and continues to accelerate, emerging as one of the world’s fastest‑growing manufacturing hubs, driven by government schemes and rising private investment, a new report has said.

Mumbai, August 24 (IANS) Veteran actress and senior Vice President of CINTAA, Padmini Kolhapure has reacted strongly to allegations of “dictatorship” levelled against her and Poonam Dhillon by former general secretary Upasana Singh. Speaking about the entire controversy at a recent press conference held by CINTAA, Padmini questioned how a group of senior artistes could possibly be controlled by two people.

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Grounded in the historic spirit of the 1949 and 2007 Friendship Treaties, the India-Bhutan bilateral relationship has quietly moved past traditional donor-recipient dynamics into an agile, forward-looking strategic partnership. Over the past year, bilateral cooperation has accelerated across four major sectors -- economic planning, energy transitions, regional connectivity, and knowledge sharing, according to an article in India Narrative.

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Monday for a two-day visit to attend the 25th Round of Special Representatives’ Talks on the India-China Boundary Question.