Unfair to say India follows US: Syed Akbaruddin

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:29 PM

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India's former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, on Friday noted that claims that India follows the United States are "unfair" and "not reflective of reality".

Rights body slams Pakistan fuel price hike amid surging inflation

IANS | April 3, 2026 1:09 PM

Islamabad, April 3 (IANS) Human Rights Council of Pakistan (HRC) on Friday strongly criticised the government’s steep increase in petrol and diesel prices, warning that the move would further burden citizens already grappling with rising inflation and economic hardship.

UN experts warn of life-threatening health risks for Pakistani activist Idris Khattak

IANS | April 3, 2026 10:34 AM

Geneva, April 3 (IANS) Several United Nations human rights experts have expressed serious concern over the deteriorating and life-threatening health condition of Pakistani human rights defender Idris Khattak, urging the Pakistan government to immediately release him from his “unjust detention”, highlighting the urgent need for medical care and protection of his fundamental rights.

Chinese man pleads guilty in $27million US scam

IANS | April 3, 2026 9:00 AM

Washington, April 3 (IANS) A Chinese national has pleaded guilty in a sweeping $27 million fraud and money laundering scheme that targeted around 2,000 elderly victims across the United States, with investigators linking the operation to India-based scam call centres.