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UN event spotlights persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh

IANS | September 10, 2025 9:34 PM

Geneva, Sep 10 (IANS) At the 60th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, an event titled 'Voices from the Margins: Protecting Minority Rights in South Asia' drew attention to the concerning situation across South Asia, particularly religious persecution in Pakistan and the targetting of Hindus and indigenous groups in Bangladesh. It also highlighted restrictions on cultural and religious freedoms in Tibet, and the ongoing marginalisation of Tamils in Sri Lanka.

Significant shift in India-US ties after months of trade tensions welcomed

IANS | September 10, 2025 9:34 PM

Washington, Sep 10 (IANS) The US media on Wednesday welcomed the positive exchange of messages between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the United States President Donald Trump earlier in the day, expressing optimism in resolving issues on tariffs and holding negotiations to address the trade barriers.

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.

Pakistani military basks in fake victory narrative amid deepening crisis: Report

IANS | September 10, 2025 9:12 PM

Islamabad, Sep 10 (IANS) The Pakistani military establishment has exploited its "fake victory narrative" from the May conflict with India to silence dissent, marginalise civilian institutions, and deflect attention from structural failures in Pakistan, a report cited on Wednesday.

Russia warns of 'severe consequences' if foreign troops are sent to Ukraine

IANS | September 10, 2025 8:59 PM

Moscow, Sep 10 (IANS) Russia on Wednesday warned that sending any foreign troops to Ukraine is fraught with serious consequences, a risk many Western countries do not understand.

PM Modi speaks with Qatar Amir, expresses deep concern over Doha attacks

IANS | September 10, 2025 8:48 PM

New Delhi, Sep 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday held a telephone conversation with Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani, expressing his deep concern over the recent attacks in Doha.

Bangladesh: Residents block major highways against EC’s demarcation of constituencies

IANS | September 10, 2025 8:35 PM

Dhaka, Sep 10 (IANS) Thousands of residents in Faridpur district of Bangladesh blocked two highways for the third day on Wednesday, protesting against the Election Commission’s (EC) decision to redraw parliamentary constituencies ahead of next year’s election, local media reported.

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.

Taliban faces humanitarian emergency compounded by arrival of forcibly returned refugees: Report

IANS | September 10, 2025 8:14 PM

Kabul, Sep 10 (IANS) Afghanistan, grappling with widespread poverty, prolonged drought, decades of conflict and the recent 6.0 magnitude earthquake, now faces a humanitarian emergency compounded by dwindling international aid and the arrival of large numbers of forcibly returned refugees from Pakistan, local media reported.

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.

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UN event spotlights persecution of religious minorities in Pakistan and Bangladesh

Significant shift in India-US ties after months of trade tensions welcomed

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

Pakistani military basks in fake victory narrative amid deepening crisis: Report

Russia warns of 'severe consequences' if foreign troops are sent to Ukraine

PM Modi speaks with Qatar Amir, expresses deep concern over Doha attacks

Bangladesh: Residents block major highways against EC’s demarcation of constituencies

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

Taliban faces humanitarian emergency compounded by arrival of forcibly returned refugees: Report

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

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