Yangon, May 8 (IANS) The Human Rights Watch has urged Myanmar to guarantee religious freedom for all minorities, amid growing tensions between different belief systems in the country, according to a report released on Monday….
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Monday issued notices to the central and Delhi governments over the gas leak here in Tughlaqabad last week in which over 400 students were…
Beijing, May 8 (IANS) Chinese lawmakers are drafting a bill aimed at regulating the use of the national anthem, the Commission for Legislative Affairs of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee said on Monday….
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Capitalising on an unusually high number of court vacancies, US President Donald Trump was on Monday set to roll out his first major tranche of judicial nominees in an exercise that…
Thiruvananthapuram/New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Minutes after Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday informed the state assembly that his government has not tendered an apology and the Supreme Court has not imposed a Rs…
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed a bill that would ban sanctuary cities in the US state, the media reported. The bill, which Abbott could be seen signing on Facebook Live…
Hong Kong, May 8 (IANS) The founder of Hong Kong’s independent music venue Hidden Agenda along with members of a British band and an American musician were arrested following a raid in the club by…
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Residents in the US state of Wyoming continued a campaign by wearing colourful tutus to protest a Republican Senator’s anti-homosexual remarks. The protests continued through the weekend following an incident on…
Agartala, May 8 (IANS) Police recovered 127 grenades buried underground in northern Tripura, an official said here on Monday. Students while playing near a central school at Gaurnagar late on Sunday found the grenades. They…
Canberra, May 8 (IANS) One in five Australians have reported being a victim of “revenge porn”, a new study revealed on Monday. A national survey of more than 4,200 people found that men and women…
New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Police rescued a 17-year-old girl from a stinking, garbage-filled house where she had been allegedly held captive by her mother, officials said on Sunday. Police personnel broke open the doors…
Jerusalem, May 7 (IANS) Israel’s Cabinet on Sunday voted in favour of the controversial “Nationality Bill” which claims Israel as the nation-state of the Jewish people and cancels Arabic as a formal language. The bill…
Kannur (Kerala), May 7 (IANS) In a shocking incident, a female candidate who appeared at a NEET centre here on Sunday claimed she had to remove her innerwear before sitting for the entrance test. Other…
Beijing, May 7 (IANS) A family member of US President Donald Trump’s senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner, is hoping to lure investments from wealthy business owners in China with the promise of American visas,…
Caracas, May 7 (IANS) Female supporters of both the government and the opposition called for major protests here, continuing weeks of demonstrations that have left 37 dead since April 1, media reports said. Followers of…
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) The Supreme Court has sought the central government’s response on a PIL seeking the abolition of the sahayak/buddy system in army which continues despite a parliamentary committee deprecating the practice…
Noida, May 6 (IANS) Justice Leila Seth, the first woman judge of Delhi High Court who played a major role in making of the tough anti-rape law five years ago, died here on Friday night….
New Delhi, May 6 (IANS) Political leaders across the spectrum condoled the demise of former judge Leila Seth on Saturday, remembering her contribution in the legal field. “Saddened by the passing away of Justice Leila…
Mumbai, May 6 (IANS) Union Minister of State for Social Justice Ramdas Athawale on Saturday directed various central PSUs and state government bodies to fill up vacancies for disabled on priority. There are 405 such…
Kolkata, May 6 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday condoled the death of Justice Leila Seth, the first woman Chief Justice of a High Court in India. “Saddened at the passing of…