'Pakistan facing food crisis, urban areas or middle classes not exempt'

IANS | January 8, 2026 6:44 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Pakistan’s Household Integrated Economic Survey (HIES 2024-25), released on January 2 this year, indicates a significant increase in household food insecurity, with roughly one in four persons experiencing moderate-to-severe food insecurity in 2024-25, compared to about one in six in 2018-19, according to an article in the Pakistani media.

PoJK refugees cite Venezuela case in appeal to PM Modi for PoK's liberation

IANS | January 6, 2026 6:30 PM

Jammu, Jan 6 (IANS) The organisation of displaced families from Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), on Tuesday, appealed to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi to liberate the region citing the recent US intervention in Venezuela.

'What’s this selective outrage?' Manoj Jha questions Umar Khalid's bail denial as JNU sloganeering sparks row

IANS | January 6, 2026 1:50 PM

New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) RJD MP Manoj Kumar Jha on Tuesday questioned what he termed “selective outrage” over slogans raised at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), saying prolonged incarceration without substantive progress in trial was itself a matter of serious concern for India’s criminal justice system.

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.

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'Pakistan facing food crisis, urban areas or middle classes not exempt'

PoJK refugees cite Venezuela case in appeal to PM Modi for PoK's liberation

'What’s this selective outrage?' Manoj Jha questions Umar Khalid's bail denial as JNU sloganeering sparks row

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

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