Berlin, Oct 13 (IANS) A leading human rights organisation has raised serious concerns over gaps in Bangladesh’s child protection system, warning that children remain vulnerable to commercial transfer, irregular adoption practices, trafficking, exploitation and disappearance.
Quetta, Oct 13 (IANS) At least two civilians were extrajudicially killed in Balochistan by Pakistani forces, a leading human rights organisation alleged on Tuesday.
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) Political leaders in the United States and Canada have posted Navaratri greetings on X as the Hindu festival got underway, this week. The festival began on October 11 and runs until Dussehra on October 20.
Dhaka, Oct 13 (IANS) As violence against women and children continues unabated in Bangladesh, 783 women were subjected to violence and 733 children suffered different forms of abuse between July and September this year, local media reported citing a human rights organisation.
Islamabad, Oct 13 (IANS) Pakistan has been increasing its military commitments in the Middle East at a time when it is struggling to control the fronts it already possesses. In September, Pakistan conducted fresh airstrikes in Afghanistan while its other disputes remain unresolved, a report has detailed.
Ulaanbaatar, Oct 13 (IANS) An Indian women parliamentary delegation visiting Mongolia for the World Women Parliamentarians’ Forum on Tuesday met the country’s Foreign Minister and congratulated her on the successful organisation of the forum, the Embassy of India in Mongolia said.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Tuesday hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's contribution to strengthening ties between the two nations, saying that the relationship is going from "strength to strength" under his leadership.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation and agreed to build on the positive momentum in India-Canada ties while working towards concrete outcomes across key areas.
Nicosia, Oct 13 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Cypriot Defence Minister Vasilis Palmas in Nicosia on Tuesday as both sides discussed the potential for further expanding ongoing defence and defence industrial cooperation.
New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) India and Kenya on Tuesday continued work on deepening cooperation in professional military education as a delegation from the Kenyan Defence Forces, led by Maj Gen RW Mwanzia, visited the College of Defence Management (CDM).
