​Pakistan's failure to address 1971 'genocide' casts shadow on ties with Bangaldesh

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:33 PM

Dhaka/Islamabad, June 10 (IANS) Despite recent diplomatic warmth, Bangladesh–Pakistan relations continue to be shadowed by unresolved historical grievances. The absence of a formal apology from Pakistan over the 1971 “genocide” of Bangladeshis along with lingering disputes over assets owed to Dhaka remain core obstacles, a report has stated.

From healthcare to family bonds, NCW charts new roadmap for women in prisons

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:17 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) National Commission for Women (NCW) has sought a major overhaul of India's prison system from a gender perspective. It has recommended the creation of a ‘National Commission for Prisons’. The Commission has also proposed wide-ranging legal and administrative reforms to improve the lives of women prisoners, pregnant inmates, children living in prisons and transgender detainees.

Bengal CM Adhikari serves 'jhalmuri' to PM Modi in NDA meeting

IANS | June 10, 2026 6:02 PM

New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Wednesday served the popular Bengali snack 'jhalmuri' to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a crucial meeting of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the national capital.