PoK crackdown: Leaders say region part of India, won't tolerate atrocities on civilians

IANS | June 12, 2026 8:31 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday lashed out at Pakistan after dozens of people were reportedly killed in recent police action on protesters in several parts of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying that the region is an integral part of India and such "atrocities" on civilians won't be tolerated.

Bangladesh: Report reveals sharp rise in child labour

IANS | June 12, 2026 8:03 PM

Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Child labour has increased in Bangladesh over the past six years, with nearly 1.2 million additional children joining the workforce since 2019, as per the latest Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2025, local media reported on Friday.