Pakistan needs firmer laws to tackle growing gender-based violence: Report

IANS | September 10, 2025 8:24 PM

Islamabad, Sep 10 (IANS) Pakistan requires a fundamental reconsideration of the application of the law, the treatment of women within the system of law and the extent to which the state fulfils its responsibilities, a prominent lawyer wrote in in a leading Pakistani daily on Wednesday while highlighting the recently-amended Section 354-A.

Gen-Z leaders divided as Nepal searches for next Prime Minister

IANS | September 10, 2025 7:53 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 10 (IANS) Nepal’s Gen-Z leaders remained divided over the leadership of the next government in the country till Wednesday evening ahead of the crunch meeting with the top leadership of the Nepal Army, which has taken over the responsibility of maintaining law and order in the nation after Tuesday's mayhem in Kathmandu.

PM Modi congratulates Norwegian counterpart on re-election

IANS | September 10, 2025 7:36 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday congratulated Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Store on his re-election. In his congratulatory message, PM Modi stated that he is looking forward to working closely with Store to further strengthen partnership between both nations.

India expresses constructive support for East Asia Summit preparations

IANS | September 10, 2025 7:15 PM

Kuala Lumpur, Sep 10 (IANS) India on Wednesday expressed constructive support for preparations related to the forthcoming 20th East Asia Summit. Representing India at the East Asia Summit Preparatory Senior Officials’ Meeting (EAS Prep-SOM) in Malaysia's Port Dickson on Wednesday, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (East), P Kumaran expressed India's "constructive support" for preparations related to the forthcoming summit.

PM Modi, Italian counterpart Meloni reaffirm commitment to deepen strategic partnership

IANS | September 10, 2025 7:03 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi held telephonic conversation with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on Wednesday with both leaders reaffirming their joint commitment to deepen India-Italy Strategic Partnership. Meloni expressed support for the success of the AI Impact Summit set to be hosted by India in 2026.