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Pakistan: Domestic violence law requires precision and institutional readiness

IANS | January 28, 2026 5:13 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) Pakistan parliament's approval of the 2026 Domestic Violence Act is yet another attempt to address an undeniable and deeply entrenched social ill, local media reported on Wednesday. The bill broadens the definition of domestic violence, including not only physical and sexual abuse, but also psychological and verbal conduct, including, the threats of divorce or second marriage on "baseless" accusations of insanity or infertility.

Washington State Senate's resolution honours India's strong traditions of democracy

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:57 PM

Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) The Washington State Senate has passed a resolution honouring India's 77th Republic Day, citing India's democratic traditions and the contributions of the Indian-American community.

Experts unmask more sinister Pakistan-linked cyber campaigns against India

IANS | January 28, 2026 4:25 PM

New York/New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The Indian government entities have been targetted in two campaigns undertaken by a threat actor that operates in Pakistan using previously undocumented tradecraft, a report has revealed.

Japanese Defence Minister to hold talks with South Korean counterpart in Yokosuka on Jan 30

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:57 PM

Tokyo, Jan 28 (IANS) Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi will hold talks with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu Back in Yokosuka on Friday, local media reported, citing the ministry.

Minor Christian girl forcibly converted, married to Muslim man in Pak's Punjab: Human rights body

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:52 PM

Islamabad, Jan 28 (IANS) A minor Christian girl from Pakistan's Punjab province was abducted and forcibly converted to Islam and married off, a leading human rights organisation said on Wednesday, adding that this case once again raises serious concerns about the safety of children and religious minorities across the country.

‘Slow genocide’: Rights activist flags widespread abuses by Pak forces in Balochistan

IANS | January 28, 2026 3:31 PM

Quetta, Jan 28 (IANS) Human rights activist and member of Baloch Yakjehti Committee, Beebow Baloch, stated that civilians in Balochistan are treated not as rights-bearing citizens, but as a problem to be managed, with their identities reduced to a perceived threat rather than a culture to be respected.

UNICEF warns 3.7 million Afghan children suffering from acute malnutrition annually

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:43 PM

Kabul, Jan 28 (IANS) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has said that Afghanistan is facing one of the worst child malnutrition crises, with around 3.7 million children facing acute malnutrition annually, local media reported on Wednesday.

New Indian Consular Centre opens in Seattle

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:14 PM

Washington, Jan 28, (IANS) Indian authorities have announced the opening of a new Indian Consular Application Centre in Seattle to improve access to consular services for the Indian diaspora in the Pacific Northwest.

Yunus-led interim govt's patronage fuels organised mobs in Bangladesh: Experts

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:07 PM

Dhaka, Jan 28 (IANS) As the law and order situation in Bangladesh continues to deteriorate, experts warned that patronage from the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government is inciting organised mobs in the country, local media reported.

India, US discuss global narcotics trafficking challenge, facilitation of legitimate trade

IANS | January 28, 2026 1:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) The United States hosted the inaugural meeting of the US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group in Washington, underscoring the enduring and shared commitment to addressing the global drug challenge and fostering a safer and healthier future for both nations, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.

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Pakistan: Domestic violence law requires precision and institutional readiness

Washington State Senate's resolution honours India's strong traditions of democracy

Experts unmask more sinister Pakistan-linked cyber campaigns against India

Japanese Defence Minister to hold talks with South Korean counterpart in Yokosuka on Jan 30

Minor Christian girl forcibly converted, married to Muslim man in Pak's Punjab: Human rights body

‘Slow genocide’: Rights activist flags widespread abuses by Pak forces in Balochistan

UNICEF warns 3.7 million Afghan children suffering from acute malnutrition annually

New Indian Consular Centre opens in Seattle

Yunus-led interim govt's patronage fuels organised mobs in Bangladesh: Experts

India, US discuss global narcotics trafficking challenge, facilitation of legitimate trade

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