Islamabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Despite rising child sexual abuse cases against them, Pakistan still does not know how to talk about, legislate for, or protect its boy victims, a report has detailed.
Nairobi, Aug 7 (IANS) Ties between India and Kenya should not be seen through the old donor-recipient lens as the relationship is entering a new phase which involves shared capacity, innovation and interests instead of offering funds for projects. For years, India has held an important position in Kenya's foreign policy circles as it has provided scholarships, trained professionals, affordable medicines and supported infrastructure projects, a report has detailed.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India’s engagement with Africa focuses on capacity‑building rather than resource extraction, a new report has said, highlighting trade, investment and training initiatives that brought about structural transformation, according to a new report.
Washington, Aug 7 (IANS) Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has declared August 15 as 'India Day', honouring India's Independence Day and the contributions of Indian Americans to the state's economy, culture and public life.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that Indian missions across the Gulf region are in constant contact with the shipping ministry and the local authorities while running a 24x7 helplines to assist Indian flagged vessels and seafarers amid escalating tensions in the region.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Reiterating its earlier stance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Indian government had no involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent virtual media interaction and that it does not endorse any remarks made at the event, particularly those concerning the duly constituted government in Dhaka.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) India on Friday rejected comments made by a section of the international community, including a US lawmaker, on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill, stressing that legislative matters concerning India are internal affairs of the country on which decisions are taken by the Parliament.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Around 63 per cent of Pakistanis -- about 161 million people -- were unable to afford the cheapest combination of grains, pulses, milk, eggs, fruits, vegetables and other nutritious food items after accounting for essential non-food expenses such as housing, transport and utilities, according to a report.
Islamabad, Aug 7 (IANS) As many as 1,914 incidents of child abuse were reported in Pakistan in the first six months of 2026, according to the latest report released by child protection NGO Sahil. The reported cases include 49 infants who were found abandoned on the road. As many as 1,015 cases of child sexual abuse, 558 cases of kidnapping, 101 cases of missing children, 98 cases of pornography following sexual abuse and 35 cases of child marriages were reported in Pakistan from January to June, Asia News Network (ANN) reported.
Dhaka, Aug 7 (IANS) At least 416 people were killed and 629 injured in 458 road accidents across Bangladesh in July, underscoring the country's persistent road safety crisis driven by reckless driving, poor road conditions and weak enforcement of traffic laws, local media reported citing a Road Safety Foundation (RSF) report.
