Pakistan: Girl raped on pretext of job in Punjab province

IANS | April 14, 2026 7:57 PM

Islamabad, April 14 (IANS) In yet another shocking crime detail emerging from Pakistan, a young girl in Chenab Nagar city of Punjab province was allegedly raped by a man, who lured her to a house with a job offer on social media, local media reported.

BJP will ensure Bengal women’s safety post-midnight: HM Amit Shah​

IANS | April 14, 2026 7:53 PM

Kolkata, April 14 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), if it comes to power in West Bengal after the two-phase assembly polls later this month, will prioritise women’s safety and ensure that women can roam around freely and safely even after midnight, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.​

Middle East tensions cut global growth outlook: IMF

IANS | April 14, 2026 7:42 PM

Washington, April 14 (IANS) The global economy has taken a hit from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with growth projections lowered despite strong underlying momentum driven by technology investment and private sector resilience, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said Tuesday.