Rising cases of sexual abuse reveals Pakistan's systemic failure in child protection mechanism: Report

IANS | September 11, 2025 8:09 PM

Sydney, Sep 11 (IANS) A massive rise in cases of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse in Pakistan has been recorded this year showcasing the country's systemic failure in child protection mechanisms, a report revealed on Thursday. Pakistan witnessed a 20 per cent increase in reported child sexual abuse (CSA) cases between January-June 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to Sahil's Cruel Numbers report.

JD(U) promises thorough probe in RJD leader's murder in Patna; Pappu Yadav slams govt

IANS | September 11, 2025 2:42 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Janata Dal (United) on Thursday assured a swift and thorough investigation into the murder of Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Rajkumar Rai, also known as Allah Rai.

‘Match should go on’: SC declines urgent hearing on plea to cancel India-Pakistan Asia Cup game

IANS | September 11, 2025 12:34 PM

New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Thursday declined an urgent hearing on a public interest litigation (PIL) seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 cricket match scheduled in Dubai on September 14.

Time to Expose leading role played by Pakistani men in UK's grooming gang scandals

IANS | September 10, 2025 9:20 PM

London, Sep 10 (IANS) The United Kingdom has in recent months witnessed mass anti-immigrant protests fueled by decades of simmering resentment, rooted in the State’s abject failure to address key issues, including the grooming gang scandals where men of predominantly Pakistani heritage orchestrated systemic abuse of vulnerable British girls, some barely 10-year-old, a report cited on Wednesday.

Not isolated incidents: US Congressman condemns attacks on Hindu temples

IANS | September 10, 2025 11:44 AM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has condemned the recent attacks on Hindu temples across the US, stating that these "hateful" acts are not isolated incidents but part of a broader rise in violence against places of worship.

Nepal: Infiltration of vested groups destroyed public and private properties, says GenZ leader

IANS | September 9, 2025 11:49 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 9 (IANS) KP Khanal, one of the GenZ leaders who called for protests against corruption and a ban on social media apps, said that the infiltration of vested groups during the movement resulted in violence that left nearly two dozen people dead in two days.

Persecution of Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan surges in 2025: Report

IANS | September 9, 2025 7:48 PM

Vienna, Sep 9 (IANS) The persecution of the Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan has witnessed an alarming rise in 2025 with the Ahmadiyyas, a religious minority in Pakistan, remaining vulnerable to persecution, discrimination and violence from both hardliner extremists and law enforcement agencies, a report detailed on Tuesday.

Nepal crisis revives fear of ISI using border to push Khalistan, JeM terrorists

Vicky Nanjappa | September 9, 2025 11:48 AM

New Delhi, Sep 9 (IANS) A volatile situation in Nepal directly has a bearing on the security of India. At least 19 people were killed in Nepal following violent protests that were mostly led by young citizens.

Delhi Police arrest accused in theft of Rs 1 cr gold Kalash from Red Fort Jain event

IANS | September 8, 2025 11:05 AM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) In a significant breakthrough, the Delhi Police Crime Branch has arrested the accused involved in the high-profile theft of a diamond-studded gold 'kalash (ceremonial vessel)' worth over Rs 1 crore from a religious event held at the historic Red Fort premises.

NIA raids 22 locations across 5 states and J&K in ongoing terror conspiracy probe (Ld)

IANS | September 8, 2025 10:59 AM

New Delhi, Sep 8 (IANS) The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out extensive searches at 22 locations across five states and the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in connection with a terror conspiracy case, officials confirmed.

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Rising cases of sexual abuse reveals Pakistan's systemic failure in child protection mechanism: Report

JD(U) promises thorough probe in RJD leader's murder in Patna; Pappu Yadav slams govt

‘Match should go on’: SC declines urgent hearing on plea to cancel India-Pakistan Asia Cup game

Time to Expose leading role played by Pakistani men in UK's grooming gang scandals

Not isolated incidents: US Congressman condemns attacks on Hindu temples

Nepal: Infiltration of vested groups destroyed public and private properties, says GenZ leader

Persecution of Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan surges in 2025: Report

Nepal crisis revives fear of ISI using border to push Khalistan, JeM terrorists

Delhi Police arrest accused in theft of Rs 1 cr gold Kalash from Red Fort Jain event

NIA raids 22 locations across 5 states and J&K in ongoing terror conspiracy probe (Ld)

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