New Delhi [India], August 11: India stands at a crossroads as chronic diseases--especially diabetes--reach epidemic levels, impacting millions of families across the nation. With over 77 million diabetics today and a projected rise to 134 million by 2045, the healthcare system faces unpreced
In the past 24 hours, hundreds of Afghan families and prisoners were deported from Pakistan and Iran, adding to a massive ongoing return of migrants. Many deportees, some with legal documents, have sought urgent aid as Afghanistan faces one of its largest forced migration crises.
US President Trump supports Netanyahu's plan to take over Gaza, focusing on humanitarian aid but not opposing military expansion. The move faces international criticism and risks a costly occupation. Mediators seek a ceasefire and hostage release, while global tensions rise over the conflict
Afghanistan's electricity imports from Tajikistan have dropped, causing shortages in Kabul. Despite using thermal generators, supply lasts only 12-13 hours daily. Officials urge large investments in domestic energy. A $10 billion plan for 10,000 MW renewable projects was recently signed to a
Afghanistan faces a major crisis as 1.5 million migrants, nearly half women and girls, are forcibly deported from neighboring countries in 2025. The UN warns of increased risks like poverty and violence, while the caretaker government denies these concerns, claiming women's rights are protec
Internet in Balochistan has been suspended until August 31 to curb armed groups' communication, disrupting education, businesses, and media. The move faces criticism from students, entrepreneurs, journalists, and human rights groups, who call it a violation of civil liberties and harmful to
An iconic globe near Islamia College and Dawood University in Karachi, built in the 1960s, faces neglect amid Red Line BRT construction plans. Despite earlier relocation promises, it remains in poor condition, raising concerns about heritage preservation and urban planning priorities.
According to the submission, reviewed and cited extensively by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), the UK's efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals, vital to the green energy transition, must be underpinned by a clear human rights framework.
Led by Shai Hope, the squad featuring multiple young faces that the Windies have relied on in recent times, has been bolstered by the return of dynamic all-rounder Romario Shepherd.
A Uyghur group in Australia is suing Kmart, alleging links to forced labour in China's Xinjiang region. The case seeks proof of Kmart's ethical sourcing claims, as critics highlight gaps in Australia's Modern Slavery Act. Kmart denies wrongdoing, citing its long-standing Ethical Sourcing Pro
A complaint has been filed against LoP in Bihar assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav at Digha Police Station in Patna, alleging that he holds two Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs). The complaint was submitted by an advocate, Rajiv Ranjan, who has requested that
Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Monday directed all the District Magistrates to remain on the ground zero with their entire team, given the continuous rain in the state. He gave the instructions during a virtual meeting held from his official residence here.