Rise in Pakistani migrants at European borders outcome of system that produces despair at home: Report

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:05 PM

Dublin, Dec 17 (IANS) The rise in Pakistani migrants at European borders is the inevitable outcome of a system that produces despair at home and criminal profit abroad, a report cited on Wednesday. It highlighted that Europe is currently facing a three-fold crisis - from migration, that is straining its borders and asylum systems; a humanitarian crisis born from escalating persecution and violence in Pakistan; and, a criminal crisis caused by transnational smuggling networks.

Environmental consequences of China's BRI becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Report

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:02 PM

Colombo, Dec 17 (IANS) After 10 years, the environmental consequences of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was launched in 2013 and presented as a grand vision of connectivity and development, are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, a report detailed on Wednesday.

Bangladesh: Yunus govt eroding 1971 legacy, risks exporting internal divisions

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:00 PM

London, Dec 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, rather than stabilising the nation and rebuilding trust, risks exporting its internal fractures onto the global platform, undermining the moral foundation rooted in the nation’s history of genocide and pursuit of justice, a report said on Wednesday.

No eligible beneficiary should be left out of welfare schemes: CM Dhami

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:46 PM

Dehradun, Dec 17 (IANS) Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday reviewed the preparations for the “Jan-Jan Ki Sarkar, Jan-Jan Ke Dwar” (Government at the Doorstep of Every Citizen) programme at the CM residence.

J&K: Ramban farmer sets example in modern farming, inspires fellow villagers

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:38 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Amidst renewed thrust on improving farming practices with an aim to lift agricultural income, many farmers in Jammu and Kashmir are moving from traditional patterns and embracing modern techniques.

JLo says she feels like a 'lightning rod for nice things and negativity'

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:30 PM

Los Angeles, Dec 17 (IANS) Hollywood actress-singer Jennifer Lopez has shared that she felt like a "lightning rod for nice things and a lot of negativity".

Farah Khan Ali shares how her mother Zarine Khan saved Sanjay Khan after fire injury

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:28 PM

Mumbai, Dec 17 (IANS) Indian jewelry designer, Farah Khan Ali is remembering her mother, the late actress Zarine Khan. On Wednesday, she took to her Instagram, and penned a long note, as she shared that her mother led with kindness and compassion.

Sonali Bendre opens up about being the extreme opposite of her 'Hum Saath Saath Hain' character 'Preeti'

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:27 PM

Mumbai Dec 17 (IANS) Bollywood actress Sonali Bendre, in a candid conversation with star couple Bharti Singh and Haarsh Limbachiyaa, spoke about how her real-life personality is starkly different from her Hum Saath Saath Hain character, Preeti.

World Athletics to introduce new distances to race walk events in 2026

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:22 PM

Beijing, Dec 17 (IANS) World Athletics will introduce half-marathon and marathon distances to race walk events in 2026 in an effort to help fans better grasp the speed of the sport, president Sebastian Coe has said.

PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian community in Oman

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:11 PM

Muscat, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community at the hotel in Oman's Muscat on Wednesday with hundreds of people carrying Indian flags chanting "Modi Modi", "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram" as they enthusiastically welcomed the Indian PM.