Bangladesh confronts growing crisis of juvenile violence

IANS | September 25, 2026 4:57 PM

Dhaka, Sep 25 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with rising incidents of violence involving children, the recent murder of 13-year-old Ishayat Shahriar Apratim in Cumilla district has once again highlighted the vulnerability of children to violence and juvenile crime across the country, a report has stated.

Nepal aims to turn proximity with India into production: Foreign Minister Khanal

IANS | September 25, 2026 4:09 PM

Kathmandu, Sep 25 (IANS) Nepal’s Foreign Minister Sishir Khanal said Nepal’s engagement with India would focus on converting geographical proximity into production and structured economic interdependence, as he outlined the country’s vision of a multi-engagement strategy with India, China and the broader global community.

Ahead of PTI protests, police detains over 150 party leaders, workers in Rawalpindi

IANS | September 25, 2026 2:42 PM

Islamabad, Sep 25 (IANS) Ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf's (PTI) planned long march to Islamabad on September 27, police have detained more than 150 party leaders and workers in Rawalpindi division under Section 3 of the Maintenance of Public Order Ordinance and confined them in different prisons, local media reported on Friday.