Despite some positive developments following years of brutal conflict, Iraq is gripped by political stalemate and a continued humanitarian crisis that is hampering the stabilisation of the country, the head …
Iraq: Road to stability ‘long and far from easy’ UNSC Read More
People in Chechnya who are suspected of being lesbian, gay or bisexual, are facing a “new wave of persecution” following a spate of killings involving torture, and other rights abuses, …
LGBT community in Chechnya faces ‘new wave of persecution’ Read More
The Supreme Court, in its order on the tug of war between between the Lieutenant Governor and Delhi government, on Thursday delivered a split judgement on services, the power to …
Power tussle: SC bench says LG controls ACB, but split on services Read More
Radio is a powerful tool that continues to promote “dialogue, tolerance and peace,” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in message on Thursday, marking World Radio Day. “Even in today’s …
Radio still powerful worldwide tool for dialogue: Guterres Read More
In quite an unusual but assertive note, fugitive business magnate Vijay Mallya on Thursday sought to join issue with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and wondered why the latter was “not …
Now, Mallya says PM Modi should instruct banks to ‘take back’ the money Read More
Big political row has been triggered off by veteran socialist Mulayam Singh Yadav’s heaps of praise on Prime Minister and extending of good wishes that Narendra Modi should ‘return’ to …
“We can’t win as many seats to come to power”, – Mulayam springs mega surprise Read More
New political outfit Bahujan Azad Party (BAP) which was floated a couple of years ago by 50 IITians, has announced its election symbol “SLATE” , here. Addressing a press conference …
General Elections 2019: Bahujan Azad Party announces its election symbol Read More
In a bid to ease the burden of heavy bags, the Meghalaya government has fixed weight limits for students of all classes and imposed restrictions on home works for classes …
Meghalaya government fixed weight limits for students of all classes Read More
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido’s ambassador to the United States, Carlos Vecchio, during a meeting urged US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other lawmakers to intensify pressure on President Nicolas …
Guaido’s envoy stresses to Pelosi need for US to pressure Maduro Read More
The 16th Lok Sabha held its last working session on Wednesday. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan hosted a lunch for media persons at her official residence here. In informal chat with journalists, …
Speaker hosts lunch for journalists: Says ‘love’ she got from members will be cherished Read More