Iran thanks India for opposing 'unjust and politically motivated' UNHRC resolution

IANS | January 24, 2026 3:22 PM

Tehran/New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Mohammad Fathali, Ambassador of Iran to India, on Saturday expressed Tehran's "sincere gratitude" to the Indian government for its "principled and firm support" while voting against a resolution which was finally adopted by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during its 39th special session on Friday.

From insurgency to inclusion: ICPS paper outlines new road map for India’s Maoists

IANS | January 24, 2026 2:29 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) The International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS) has published a detailed policy paper by security analyst P.V. Ramana proposing a development-led road map for India’s Maoist-affected regions, arguing that the recent wave of surrenders by insurgents offers a rare opportunity to shift from violence to democratic social change.

US Senator urges action on Pakistan’s human rights abuses in letter to Rubio

IANS | January 24, 2026 2:00 PM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) United States Senator Mark R. Warner wrote to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern over ongoing alleged human rights violations in Pakistan targeting political figures, journalists, and activists, including widespread arrests and instances of transnational repression.

US immigration policy at breaking point, says Congressman

IANS | January 24, 2026 11:28 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) An influential Republican Congressman has told the House that US immigration policy has reached a breaking point and warned that failure to act could permanently alter the country's character.

US Congressmen roll out bipartisan quantum hubs bill

IANS | January 24, 2026 11:06 AM

Washington, Jan 24 (IANS) Two influential US Congressmen have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at strengthening regional quantum computing hubs, with a focus on boosting Long Island's role in quantum science, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology.