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Uruguay envoy backs stronger ties with India, hails 'very influential leader' PM Modi

IANS | January 15, 2026 3:24 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Backing stronger ties between both countries, Uruguay's Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Thursday welcomed India's plan to open an Embassy in Montevideo, later this year. In an interview with IANS, Amarilla also called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "very influential leader" and praised him for raising issues facing the Global South on world stage.

Pakistan selling off state-owned firms in distress sales

IANS | January 15, 2026 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Poor governance and mismanagement due to political interference are leading to huge losses in Pakistan’s state-owned enterprises, after which they are put up for distress sale at throwaway prices, a Pakistani media report said.

India condoles loss of lives in Thai train accident

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:34 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) India on Thursday expressed its condolences to the people and the government of Thailand on the tragic loss of lives and injuries in the train accident that took place in northeastern part of the country on Wednesday.

Chinese factory producing Labubu toys forces workers to sign blank cheques: Report

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) A US-based labour rights group China Labor Watch (CLW) has said that it uncovered evidence of worker exploitation at a factory of Chinese toy company Pop Mart, forcing employees to sign blank cheques and work overtime.

Pakistan’s food insecurity crisis poses public health, economic risks

IANS | January 15, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Pakistan’s food insecurity challenge is not only a social sector concern but a growing public health and economic risk. When nearly one in four Pakistanis faces moderate or severe food insecurity, the implications will surface in higher healthcare costs, reduced labour productivity and deeper intergenerational poverty, according to an editorial published in the Karachi-based publication Business Recorder.

Japan: Man stabs two over forced eviction proceedings; arrested

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:54 PM

Tokyo, Jan 15 (IANS) A man was arrested on Thursday for allegedly stabbing two men coming to his apartment in Japan's Tokyo for forced eviction proceedings, according to police's statement, local media reported.

Pakistan: Rights group says 18 Baloch people forcibly disappeared over past two weeks

IANS | January 15, 2026 1:36 PM

Quetta, Jan 15 (IANS) At least 18 Baloch people were forcibly disappeared in raids conducted by Pakistani armed forces over the past two weeks in Balochistan, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee's (BYC) said in a statement.

Indian American doctor rebuffs culture war at abortion hearing

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:55 AM

Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) An Indian American obstetrician and gynaecologist pushed back against political framing on abortion, urging lawmakers to focus on medical science and patient safety rather than ideological disputes.

Between devil and deep sea: Iran turmoil leaves Pakistan cornered

Vicky Nanjappa | January 15, 2026 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Jan 15 (IANS) Panic has struck Pakistan as rapidly evolving developments in Iran unfold. While the protests in Iran do not seem to end, the threat of regime change made by US President Donald Trump has left the entire administration in Pakistan in a state of panic.

US Republican senators propose tougher penalties for illegal immigrants convicted of DUI

IANS | January 15, 2026 11:52 AM

Washington, Jan 15 (IANS) Two Republican Senators from Texas have introduced legislation that would strengthen immigration penalties for people in the country illegally who are convicted of driving drunk and causing death or serious injury.

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Uruguay envoy backs stronger ties with India, hails 'very influential leader' PM Modi

Pakistan selling off state-owned firms in distress sales

India condoles loss of lives in Thai train accident

Chinese factory producing Labubu toys forces workers to sign blank cheques: Report

Pakistan’s food insecurity crisis poses public health, economic risks

Japan: Man stabs two over forced eviction proceedings; arrested

Pakistan: Rights group says 18 Baloch people forcibly disappeared over past two weeks

Indian American doctor rebuffs culture war at abortion hearing

Between devil and deep sea: Iran turmoil leaves Pakistan cornered

US Republican senators propose tougher penalties for illegal immigrants convicted of DUI

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