August 25, 2026 9:03 PM हिंदी

international

Rights body urges B'desh to end indefinite pre-trial detention of Awami League leaders

IANS | August 24, 2026 2:13 PM

New York, Aug 24 (IANS) Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has called on Bangladeshi authorities to take immediate steps to end the prolonged pre-trial detention of politicians and others linked to the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, alleging that hundreds remain in prison without being charged with any crime.

Pakistan lags South Asian neighbours in employment for women: Report

IANS | August 24, 2026 2:00 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Unlike Pakistan, most South Asian countries have successfully increased women's economic participation. The female labour force participation rate is 40 per cent in Bangladesh, 54 per cent in Indonesia, 56 per cent in Malaysia and 33 per cent in Sri Lanka. Yet despite various efforts, out of 88 million working-age women in Pakistan, only 23 per cent are part of economic activity, while 68 million remain outside the labour force, according to an article in Karachi-headquartered The News International.

India, Bhutan ties enter stronger phase across sectors: Report

IANS | August 24, 2026 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Grounded in the historic spirit of the 1949 and 2007 Friendship Treaties, the India-Bhutan bilateral relationship has quietly moved past traditional donor-recipient dynamics into an agile, forward-looking strategic partnership. Over the past year, bilateral cooperation has accelerated across four major sectors -- economic planning, energy transitions, regional connectivity, and knowledge sharing, according to an article in India Narrative.

LATEST NEWS

India and US discuss Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, deepen bilateral dialogue on vast region

India and US discuss Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, deepen bilateral dialogue on vast region

Akshay Sharma and Manu Gandas share opening round lead at Telangana Open 2026 at the Vooty Golf County in Vikarabad, Telangana. Photo credit: PGTI

PGTI Tour: Sharma and Gandas share opening round lead at Telangana Open 2026

India calls for fundamental shift in global approach to drought at CoP17

India calls for fundamental shift in global approach to drought at CoP17 meet

North Zone strike late to leave West Zone needing 67 runs with three wickets in hand; Roy, Shahbaz lead East Zone to semis in Bengaluru on Tuesday. Photo credit: BCCI Domestic

Duleep Trophy: North strike late to leave West needing 67 runs with three wickets in hand; Roy, Shahbaz lead East Zone to semis (Ld)

Indian CG inaugurates pavilion at Global Yarn and Inter-Textile Expo in Shanghai

Indian CG inaugurates pavilion at Global Yarn and Inter-Textile Expo in Shanghai

UPT20 2026: Karn Sharma retires as Meerut Mavericks secure seventh consecutive win (Credit: UPT20)

UPT20 2026: Karn Sharma retires as Meerut Mavericks secure seventh consecutive win

India U20 team set for crucial AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers after unbeaten Bengaluru run (Credit: AIFF)

India U20 team set for crucial AFC U20 Asian Cup qualifiers after unbeaten Bengaluru run

India, South Korea discuss avenues to strengthen cultural ties

India, South Korea discuss avenues to strengthen cultural ties

Haryana: PM-KUSUM beneficiaries share how the scheme lowered their electricity bills

Haryana: PM-KUSUM beneficiaries share how the scheme lowered their electricity bills

North Delhi Strikers edge past East Delhi Riders by three wickets in the women's section of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday. Photo credit: DPL

Women’s DPL 2026: North Delhi Strikers edge past East Delhi Riders by three wickets