Harassment of women dog feeders to be dealt under criminal law: SC

IANS | January 9, 2026 7:41 PM

New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) the Supreme Court, continuing its hearing in the suo motu case on stray dog management in public spaces, on Friday made it clear that allegations of harassment, assault, or use of derogatory language against women feeding dogs constitute criminal offences, and such issues must be addressed under the penal law and not before the apex court in individual cases.

63 pc Pakistan’s youth never went to school: Data

IANS | January 8, 2026 7:21 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) A staggering 63 per cent of Pakistan’s youth population and 23 per cent of adolescents have never received any formal education -- highlighting a deep and persistent crisis that continues to push millions of young people to the margins of society, according to the country's Census 2023 data, media reports said.

'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.

'Siddaramaiah's longest-serving CM record doesn't deserve celebration'

IANS | January 5, 2026 10:01 PM

Bengaluru, Jan 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Monday launched a scathing attack on Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, saying his claim of breaking the longest-serving Chief Minister record does not deserve celebration but should instead be “buried”.

Narendra Modi first Indian PM to show deep faith in temples, says Swami Ravindra Puri

IANS | January 5, 2026 9:30 PM

Prayagraj, Jan 5 (IANS) With the beginning of the month of Magh, the Magh Mela has started, and the Panchkosi Parikrama, which awakens Sanatan tradition, faith, and cultural consciousness, has also commenced. Pilgrims, including saints and sadhus from various akharas, were seen performing rituals along the Triveni Sangam here.