Pakistan anti-terrorism court's verdict against journalists sparks concerns over press freedom: Report

IANS | January 4, 2026 4:35 PM

Islamabad, Jan 4 (IANS) An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia, convicting them of terrorism-linked offences related to online activity backing former Prime Minister Imran Khan, sparking concerns over press freedom and freedom of expression in the country, as per a media report.

Centre cracks down on X over AI-driven obscene, nude & indecent content

IANS | January 2, 2026 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on Friday cracked down on X Corp for failing to prevent the generation and circulation of obscene, nude and indecent content on its platform.

New labour codes bring on board gig workers with 90-day employment

IANS | January 2, 2026 2:19 PM

New Delhi, Jan 2 (IANS) The Ministry of Labour and Employment has published the draft rules for the four labour codes, which also bring gig workers on board for various benefits such as minimum wage, health, occupational safety, and social security coverage.

Nationwide gig workers’ strike threatens new year’s eve deliveries across India

IANS | December 31, 2025 6:51 AM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) New Year’s Eve celebrations across India are likely to face major disruptions as thousands of gig workers associated with leading delivery and e-commerce platforms prepare for a nationwide strike on Wednesday.

Shahbag movement leader appeals for peace, return of 'Sonar Bangla' in Bangladesh

IANS | December 30, 2025 9:31 PM

Kolkata, Dec 30 (IANS) The persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh continues unabated.

'In view of peculiar facts': SC stays Delhi HC order suspending Sengar's sentence in Unnao rape case (Lead)

IANS | December 29, 2025 12:49 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the operation of the Delhi High Court order that had suspended the life sentence and granted bail to expelled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Kuldeep Singh Sengar in the 2017 Unnao rape case.

Pakistan: Rights groups, lawyers express concern over enforced disappearances of Baloch women

IANS | December 28, 2025 4:34 PM

Quetta, Dec 28 (IANS) Rights groups, activists, lawyers and student organisations have expressed concern over rising cases of enforced disappearances of Baloch women, warning that cases reported in recent months showcase a troubling phase in the human rights crisis of Pakistan's Balochistan, a report has stated.

Over two million Afghans forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan: UN

IANS | December 19, 2025 12:08 PM

Kabul, Dec 19 (IANS) As many as 2.17 million Afghans have been forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan, with children comprising more than 60 per cent of returnees, according to the United Nations.

Electricity an integral part of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution: Delhi HC

IANS | December 16, 2025 8:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) The Delhi High Court has directed BSES Rajdhani Power Limited to restore electricity supply to a tenant's premises without insisting on a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the landlords, holding that a pending landlord-tenant dispute cannot be used to deprive a person of a basic amenity.

Over 4,500 Afghan refugees forcibly repatriated from Pakistan, Iran in single day: Taliban

IANS | December 14, 2025 2:05 PM

Kabul, Dec 14 (IANS) More than 4,500 Afghan refugees were forcibly repatriated from Pakistan and Iran in a single day, a Taliban official said on Sunday, as per local media.

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Pakistan anti-terrorism court's verdict against journalists sparks concerns over press freedom: Report

Centre cracks down on X over AI-driven obscene, nude & indecent content

New labour codes bring on board gig workers with 90-day employment

Nationwide gig workers’ strike threatens new year’s eve deliveries across India

Shahbag movement leader appeals for peace, return of 'Sonar Bangla' in Bangladesh

'In view of peculiar facts': SC stays Delhi HC order suspending Sengar's sentence in Unnao rape case (Lead)

Pakistan: Rights groups, lawyers express concern over enforced disappearances of Baloch women

Over two million Afghans forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan: UN

Electricity an integral part of right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution: Delhi HC

Over 4,500 Afghan refugees forcibly repatriated from Pakistan, Iran in single day: Taliban

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