UNHCR urges Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan asylum seekers

IANS | September 14, 2025 8:00 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) As the tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalates over a number of issues, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), has called on Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan asylum seekers and ensure they receive international protection.

'Israel must pave way to speed up India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor'

IANS | September 14, 2025 6:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 14 (IANS) The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) initiative has the potential to change the face of global trade and transportation, as well as digital and energy connectivity, but has received a setback due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

Hindi not a rival, but a friend to Indian languages: HM Amit Shah (Ld)

IANS | September 14, 2025 5:16 PM

Gandhinagar, Sep 14 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Hindi Diwas 2025 and the fifth All India Rajbhasha Conference at Mahatma Mandir here on Sunday, declaring that Hindi should be seen as a "friend" of Indian languages rather than a competitor.