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Bill proposing stricter punishments for rape approved by senate subcommittee, including life imprisonment, fines, and the death penalty.
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Pakistan faces a growing risk of drought with a 40% rainfall deficit, threatening water resources and worsening drought conditions.
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Chhattisgarh police killed 14 Naxalites, including a leader with ₹1 crore bounty, raising concerns over state violence and authoritarianism.
![PIA flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport, marking a milestone in Pakistan's aviation and economic development. [Image via Business Recorder]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/201204550a45924.webp "201204550a45924")
PIA flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport, marking a milestone in Pakistan’s aviation and economic development.
![Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan's economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments. [Image via Policy East]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/pak-economy-1.webp "pak-economy-1")
Despite political instability and the Al-Qadir case, Pakistan’s economic growth rises with higher remittances and investments.
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India’s camel population plummets due to flawed laws and neglect—explore the crisis and urgent need for reforms.
![Mukesh Chandrakar's murder reveals the dangers faced by journalists in India, highlighting corruption, impunity, and press freedom. [Image via @MukeshChandrak9]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/1500-1600x960.webp "1500")
Mukesh Chandrakar’s murder reveals the dangers faced by journalists in India, highlighting corruption, impunity, and press freedom.
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Bangladesh’s Foreign Adviser seeks economic support from China during his visit, amid political changes in Dhaka.
![RSS leader reveals how Indian media aligns with Hindutva ideology to fuel Islamophobia and boost TRPs in debates. [Image by Gbohoadgwwian/ Wikimedia Commons]](https://southasiatimes.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Dr_Rakesh_Sinha.webp "Dr_Rakesh_Sinha")
RSS leader reveals how Indian media aligns with Hindutva ideology to fuel Islamophobia and boost TRPs in debates.
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Pakistani diaspora urged to avoid polarisation to safeguard national image, promote unity, and boost global credibility.