Khartoum, July 6 (IANS) At least 330 children were killed or injured in Sudan in the first six months of 2026, with Darfur and Kordofan states continuing to record the highest levels of child casualties, a report by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has revealed.”Since May 2026, drone strikes and other attacks have reportedly resulted in more than 35 child casualties in the state, including at least 18 children killed and more than 17 injured. The affected children ranged in age from j…
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Mumbai, July 4 (IANS) As former footballer David Beckham celebrated 27 years of marital bliss with his better half Victoria Beckham on Saturday, he revealed that their proudest achievement is always going to be their family. Wishing the former member of the Spice Girls on their anniversary, David uploaded a couple of unseen photos from their journey together on social media.Pouring his heart out, he wrote on his official Instagram handle, “29 years together, 27 years married & you have given…
Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) Universities continue to increase and degree programmes continue to expand in Pakistan. However, concerns remain about the quality of graduates in Pakistan, a report has stated. “Pakistan’s higher education sector has expanded significantly over the past two decades. New universities have emerged across the country and enrolment figures have increased while thousands of graduates enter the job market every year. Yet quantity has not necessarily translated into quality…
United Nations, June 25 (IANS) India has called for action against those who target schools and children, describing the plight of children caught in conflict zones as “a damning verdict on humanity’s collective failure”.Participating in a Security Council debate on Wednesday (local time) on children and armed conflicts, India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, said, “Protection (of children and schools) without accountability is incomplete. Those who target schools and children wi…
Dhaka, June 21 (IANS) Bangladesh has reported two more dengue deaths in the 24 hours until Sunday morning, raising the number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to nine in 2026, local media reported. During this period, 220 more people were admitted to hospitals with viral fever, bringing the cumulative infections to 4,900, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The new deaths were recorded in Barishal division and the Dhaka South City Corporati…
Islamabad, June 19 (IANS) As many as 8.6 million children are engaged in child labour in Pakistan, with more than 6.6 million involved in hazardous labour that poses a threat to their health, safety and future, according to a national report launched by the National Commission for Human Rights (NCHR) in collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), local media reported on Friday. The report “Pakistan: Child Labour Surveys, Evidence for Action” was the first nationally represent…
Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) Child labour has increased in Bangladesh over the past six years, with nearly 1.2 million additional children joining the workforce since 2019, as per the latest Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS) 2025, local media reported on Friday. The report revealed that 9.2 per cent of children aged between 5 to 17 years are currently involved in child labour, witnessing a rise from 6.8 per cent in 2019. The latest rise comes despite Bangladesh’s commitment to end child labour a…
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical market is expected to grow to $120-130 billion by 2030 from an estimated $55 billion in 2025, and pharmaceutical exports have crossed $30 billion in FY25, a report said on Thursday.The report from ASSOCHAM said India supplies around 20 per cent of the world’s generic medicines by volume and contributes over half of UNICEF’s vaccine procurement requirements, underlining the country’s role in global healthcare supply chains.The next phase of gro…
Jaipur, June 5 (IANS) Climate change has emerged as a major challenge for Rajasthan, impacting public health, education, nutrition, water security, and livelihoods through rising temperatures, prolonged heatwaves, erratic rainfall, and increasing water scarcity. Experts and officials on Thursday emphasised the need for stronger awareness, climate resilience, and coordinated action during a workshop organised at the Constitution Club on the eve of World Environment Day. Speaking at the event, UNI…
Dhaka, June 4 (IANS) At least four more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh on Thursday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 605 since March 15 this year amid an escalating health crisis in the country, local media reported.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24 hours leading up to Thursday morning.Among the four fatalities, one was a confirmed measles death, while the remainin…