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Arrested PTI Women Workers Suffer Under Humiliating Living Conditions in Jail, Party Members Warn
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, 'Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf' chant slogans during a protest - Sputnik India
11:24
What is BRICS and Why Everyone Wants to Join the Grouping?
Flags of the BRICS countries: South Africa, India, Brazil and China. - Sputnik India
Yesterday, 13:17
How Henry Kissinger Failed to 'Deter' India During 1971 Pakistan War
Henry Kissinger and ex-US President Richard Nixon in the Oval Office at the White House, 1973 - Sputnik India
27 May, 10:28
All You Need to Know About India's New Parliament Building to Be Inaugurated This Week
India's new Parliament House building - Sputnik India
25 May, 18:58
Empire Strikes Back: What is Pakistan's Army Act & Can it Be Used Against Protestors?
Police use water cannon to disperse supporters of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during clashes, in Lahore, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 15, 2023. - Sputnik India
25 May, 17:38
How FTA Between India and EAEU Would Benefit Both Sides?
Eurasian Economic Forum - Sputnik India
24 May, 17:26
What Makes PM Modi’s G7 Jacket Special?
Modi in Hiroshima - Sputnik India
24 May, 17:05
Why the G20 Meeting in Kashmir is Important for India
A G20 logo is pictured on a boat in Dal Lake ahead of the G20 meeting in Srinagar on May 19, 2023. - Sputnik India
22 May, 10:58
As Punjab Gov't Deadline for PTI to Handover 'Terrorists' Expires, What Happens Next?
Members of the media are seen on the roof of the house of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan, in Lahore, Pakistan, Thursday, May 18, 2023. - Sputnik India
18 May, 18:01
How Pakistan's Internet Ban Causes Information Blackout, Economic Loss and International Dissent
Islamabad top view - Sputnik India
17 May, 00:16
As Dengue Virus Spreads Across India, Expert Provides Advice
Commuters walk past smoke from fumigation in a densely populated area in New Delhi, India, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. - Sputnik India
16 May, 17:34
Kohinoor: Tacking Origins & Historic Journey of World's Most Famous Diamond
Replica of the Koh-i-Noor diamond at Prince of Wales Museum of Western India, Mumbai - Sputnik India
15 May, 17:10
Data Theft? Experts Explain Why Indian WhatsApp Users Get Scam Calls From International Numbers
This Feb. 19, 2014, file photo, shows WhatsApp app icon on a smartphone in New York. - Sputnik India
14 May, 14:17
BRICS vs G7: Pancake Index Reveals Where Its Cheaper to Cook This Beloved Breakfast
Pancake - Sputnik India
13 May, 08:38
How Cyclone Mocha Got Its Name and What Yemen Has To Do With It
Cyclone Mocha - Sputnik India
12 May, 15:06
Who is Linda Yaccarino, Elon Musk's Reported Twitter CEO Pick?
Twitter CEO Elon Musk, center, speaks with Linda Yaccarino, chairman of global advertising and partnerships for NBC, at the POSSIBLE marketing conference, Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Miami Beach, Fla. - Sputnik India
12 May, 14:32
What is Going on in Pakistan? Sputnik Explains
What is Going on in Pakistan? Sputnik Explains - Sputnik India1:50
11 May, 17:02
World Bank's Report on Pakistan Reveals Unsettling Concerns for Human Capital
A worker cleans an area in the historical Sunehri mosque, ahead of the upcoming Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 22, 2023. - Sputnik India
9 May, 00:14
Bhutto Family's Mumbai Legacy Highlighted as Bilawal Bhutto Visits India
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari attends a meeting with his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on January 30, 2023. - Sputnik India
5 May, 23:23
What Led to Maharashtra Residents Rallying Against Mega Refinery Project
Ratnagiri district residents protesting against a proposed petrochemical refinery project in the area - Sputnik India
27 April, 19:23
Amid Constitutional Tumult in Pakistan, Imran Khan Warns of National Demands for Elections
Supporters of former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, 'Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf' chant slogans during a protest - Sputnik India
27 April, 18:26
How Many Russian-Made S-400 Air Defense Systems Does India Have?
S-400 missile defence systems at the repetition of the Victory Day Parade, May 2019. - Sputnik India
26 April, 18:59
Population Boom: India to Overtake China as Most Populous Nation by End of April, UN Suggests
India's population to surpass China by end of April - Sputnik India0:56
26 April, 14:13
What Are Klub Missiles That India Reportedly Seeks to Purchase From Russia?
A modernized frigate from the Russian Pacific Fleet, the Marshal Shaposhnikov, carries out the first test of the Kalibr cruise missile in the Sea of Japan, 6 April, 2021 - Sputnik India
25 April, 17:40
World Malaria Day 2023
World Malaria Day 2023 - Sputnik India0:48
25 April, 13:19
Pakistan's Economic Crisis Drives Rising Gun Culture and Criminal Violence
Police officers examine the site of Monday's suicide bombing in Peshawar, Pakistan, Feb. 2, 2023. - Sputnik India
24 April, 18:42
When Does Eid-al-Fitr Begin in 2023?
Kashmiri Muslims shop ahead of Eid al-Fitr in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Tuesday, April 18, 2023. - Sputnik India
21 April, 20:08
What is a Rare 'Hybrid' Solar Eclipse?
Partial Solar Eclipse takes place in Nairobi, Kenya, Sunday, Nov. 3, 2013. - Sputnik India
19 April, 16:18
Why Has Pakistan's Mighty But Parched Indus Delta Caught UN's Attention?
A small stream joining Indus river along KKH in Kohistan District near Dassu. - Sputnik India
17 April, 00:25
Which is the Tallest Statue in India?
Visitors stands near the feet of the Statue of Unity at Kevadiya Colony in Narmada district of Gujarat State, India, Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2018. - Sputnik India
14 April, 15:08
All You Need to Know About The RD-191 Rocket Engines Russia Offered to India
RD-191 rocket engine - Sputnik India
12 April, 18:27
Pillar of Democracy: Pakistan Commemorates the Golden Jubilee of 1973 Constitution
A Pakistani flag flies on a lookout as women take in the view of Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, July 27, 2022. - Sputnik India
10 April, 17:23
State of Rebellion: Pakistani Army Arrests 'High Value Target' in Balochistan Amid Rising Insurgency
Pakistani army soldiers walk outside the Karachi Police Office compound a day after an attack by Pakistan's Taliban in Karachi on February 18, 2023. - Sputnik India
9 April, 00:24
Birth and Ascendance of BJP: India's Ruling Party Marks 44th Foundation Day
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) flags are displayed at a street inhabited by members of the Telugu Chetti community in Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala state, India, Saturday, April 3, 2021. - Sputnik India
6 April, 18:21
World's Highest Border Crossing Reopens to Connect Pakistan, China for Bilateral Trade and Travel
The Khunjerab Pass - Sputnik India
6 April, 11:09
Why is Pakistan's Education System Riddled With Fault Lines?
In this photo taken on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009, children attend a class in a school in Qutbal, Pakistan. - Sputnik India
30 March, 20:17
In Vogue: How 'Lawn Phenomenon' Changed Women's Fashion in Pakistan
Pakistani models present creations by Pakistani designer Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY) during a lawn exhibition in Karachi on April 9, 2011. - Sputnik India
26 March, 22:29
Why Pakistan Day is a Unifying Force for Every Pakistani
Pakistan Air Force jets demonstrate an aerobatic performance during a military parade to mark Pakistan National Day in Islamabad, Pakistan, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. - Sputnik India
23 March, 16:51
How Middle East's Education Sector is Undergoing a Rapid Digital Revolution
Artificial intelligence - Sputnik India
20 March, 11:09
What is the Deadly Adenovirus That Has Killed 19 Children in India's West Bengal?
Adenovirus infection Case 161 - Sputnik India
16 March, 16:12
Why is Pakistan's Billion-Dollar IMF Bailout Package at Risk?
A view of the Presidential Palace in Islamabad, Pakistan, Monday, June 20, 2022. - Sputnik India
16 March, 00:29
Pakistan Formulates First 'Clean Air Policy' to Fight Pollution
A labourer carries fruit boxes amid smoggy and foggy conditions early in the morning in Lahore on January 3, 2023. - Sputnik India
13 March, 18:42
Why Did Pakistan's New Chief of Army Staff Meet With Top Businessmen?
FILE - Pakistan army Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir attends a ceremony in Islamabad, Pakistan, Nov. 1, 2022. - Sputnik India
10 March, 22:44
Expect Less Drama From New President: Expert on Paudel Being Voted to Top Post
Ram Chandra Paudel - Sputnik India
10 March, 20:58
What to Know About Newly Sworn-in Ministers in Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi Government
Supporters of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) hold party flags and Indian national flags before Arvind Kejriwal swearing-in ceremony as Delhi Chief Minister, in New Delhi on February 16, 2020. - Sputnik India
9 March, 21:42
Imran Khan's Popularity Soars as Government Issues Arrest Warrant and Bans His Rallies
Supporters of ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chant slogans during a protest in Islamabad, Pakistan, Sunday, April 3, 2022. - Sputnik India
9 March, 17:00
How Many Mirage-2000 Fighter Jets Does India Have?
An Indian Air Force Mirage 2000 fighter jet prepares to touch down at the Agra-Lucknow highway during a touchdown operational exercise by the Indian Air Force at Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh on October 24, 2017. (Photo by SANJAY KANOJIA / AFP) - Sputnik India
27 February, 17:10
How Many Su-30MKI Fighter Jets Does India Have?
Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKI takes off during the inauguration of the Aero India 2023 at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, Monday, Feb. 13, 2023. - Sputnik India
22 February, 19:10
Who is Indo-American Vivek Ramaswamy, Running for US President in 2024?
Vivek Ramaswamy - Sputnik India
22 February, 18:32
Who is Shelly Oberoi, Delhi's First Woman Mayor Elected After a Decade?
Dr. Shelly Oberoi - Sputnik India
22 February, 17:46
What is New START Treaty Russia Suspended Its Participation In?
This photo provided by the Defense Department's Missile Defense Agency, taken Jan. 28, 2016, shows a long-range ground-based interceptor is launched from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. - Sputnik India
21 February, 19:02
Meet Indo-American Neal Mohan, New CEO of YouTube
Neal Mohan, chief product officer for YouTube, speaks during a US Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing regarding social media's impact on homeland security on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on September 14, 2022. - Sputnik India
17 February, 14:27
What is Sickle Cell Disease That India Wants to Eliminate by 2047?
Sickle cell disease (SCD) - Sputnik India
13 February, 17:31
Pakistan's Crisis-Ridden Economy Dwindles as IMF Wants Commitment to Policies First
People jostle to buy subsidized sacks of wheat-flour from a sale point in Quetta, Pakistan, Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023. - Sputnik India
12 February, 21:25
Is There a Coherent Strategy to Combat Resurgent Forces of Terror in Pakistan?
People visit the site of Monday's suicide bombing after authorities finished the rescue operation, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023. - Sputnik India
8 February, 19:03
How Asia's Richest Gautam Adani Group Lost $60 Bln in Less Than a Week
Industrialist Gautam Adani, center, sits for a group photograph during the Ground Breaking Ceremony @3.0 of the UP Investors Summit Lucknow in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, India, Friday, June 3, 2022. - Sputnik India
30 January, 20:14
iNCOVACC: All You Need to Know About India’s First Intranasal COVID-19 Vaccine
An employee of Bharat Biotech speaks on a mobile while leaving for home on the outskirts of Hyderabad, India, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021. - Sputnik India
27 January, 17:50
Sweet Misery: How British Colonizers Contributed to Diabetes Among South Asians
Archived photo of Bengal Famine, 1943 - Sputnik India
23 January, 17:17
Wrestlers’ Protest in Delhi: Was It a Battle for Supremacy?
Wrestlers’ Protest in Delhi - Sputnik India
22 January, 16:05
Nepal Plane Crash: Timeline of Aircraft Accidents That Rocked the Himalayan Nation
A helicopter carrying bodies of victims of a plane crash arrives in Kathmandu, Nepal, Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023. - Sputnik India
18 January, 17:08
Doctors Throw Light on Vitiligo Disease After Indian Actress Diagnosed With Skin Disorder
Vitiligo of the hand in a person with dark skin. - Sputnik India
17 January, 19:26
What is the Land Row in Jammu and Kashmir All About?
A Kashmiri man lights a cigarette using a fire pot as a shopkeeper waits for customers on a cold evening in Srinagar, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. - Sputnik India
17 January, 18:47
How British Colonizers Sowed Seeds for Decades-Long Conflict On Afghan-Pakistan Border
Pakistani refugee children at Gulan camp, some 20 kilometers (12 miles) from the border in the restive Khost province, Afghanistan on Jan. 19, 2015. - Sputnik India
14 January, 11:00
2023 is Year of Millets - But Can Indian Government Put Food on Table?
2023 is International Year of The Millet by United Nation - Sputnik India
5 January, 15:38
Rise in Abetment of Suicide Cases: Advocate Throws Light On What It Means
A gavel - Sputnik India
30 December 2022, 19:58
This Indian-American MIT Scholar Wants to Be Next Twitter CEO
Technologist & Entrepreneur VA Shiva Ayyadurai, taken in 2010 by Darlene DeVita for Echomail, Inc. - Sputnik India
27 December 2022, 16:26
What India Requires to Match China's Unvarying Grey Zone Operations
Indian army soldiers keep watch on a bunker at the Indo China border in Bumla at an altitude of 15,700 feet (4,700 meters) above sea level in Arunachal Pradesh, India, Sunday, Oct. 21, 2012. - Sputnik India
25 December 2022, 15:34
What is 'Bikini-Killer' Charles Sobhraj Infamous For?
In this photo taken on August 19, 2008, French serial killer Charles Sobhraj (C) is guided by Nepalese policemen towards a waiting vehicle after a court ruling in Kathmandu. - Sputnik India
23 December 2022, 16:51
How Lethal is India’s Pralay Missile Set to Be Deployed Along China Border?
Indigenously developed surface-to-surface missile ‘Pralay’ - Sputnik India
21 December 2022, 17:34
How Many Nuclear Weapons Does India Have?
An Agni-V intercontinental ballistic missile - Sputnik India
19 December 2022, 20:52
When Did Pakistan Get Nuclear Weapons?
A Pakistani-made Shaheen-III missile, that is capable of carrying nuclear warheads, is carried on a trailer during a military parade in connection with Pakistan National Day celebrations, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Thursday, March 25, 2021. - Sputnik India
19 December 2022, 20:51
Who Are India’s Pasmanada Muslims & Why Are They Considered a Backward Class?
Indian Muslims read about the verdict in a decades-old land title dispute between Muslims and Hindus in a newspaper in Ayodhya, India, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019. - Sputnik India
14 December 2022, 16:54
How Qatar World Cup is Different From Previous FIFA Competitions
2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - Sputnik India
13 December 2022, 07:16
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