Congress alleges ‘brutal crackdown’ on protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh accused the Centre of a ‘brutal crackdown’ on protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar. He alleged the Modi government is ‘terrified’ of growing public anger over the Election Commission’s functioning. Jairam Ramesh Accuses Centre of ‘Brutal Crackdown’ Senior Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Friday accused the Centre of unleashing a “brutal … Read more

Advocate flags deaths, discrimination of Pak sanitation workers at UN

Rights advocate Elisa Allegra Ferrante told the UNHRC that sanitation workers in Pakistan, mostly non-Muslims, face discrimination and life-threatening conditions. She cited 16 deaths and called for an investigation into the matter. Humanitarian and refugee rights advocate Elisa Allegra Ferrante, while addressing the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, … Read more

India, Liberia launch coalition to champion maritime safety amid attacks

India and Liberia have launched an international coalition for maritime safety in response to rising attacks on commercial shipping. EAM S Jaishankar and his Liberian counterpart announced the action-driven initiative to protect seafarers and global trade. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced on Friday that India and Liberia have launched an international coalition to champion … Read more

BSE warns investors against buying international ETFs at high premiums

BSE has warned investors against purchasing international ETFs at inflated prices, noting they are trading at a high premium to their NAV. The exchange said limited supply due to utilized overseas investment limits could lead to a sudden price fall. BSE has cautioned investors against buying international exchange-traded funds (ETFs) at inflated prices, warning that … Read more

Sambhali Trust highlights Rajasthan’s ‘Desert Daughters’ at UNHRC

Sambhali Trust organised “Desert Daughters of India 2.0” at the UN in Geneva, highlighting the experiences of displaced women in Rajasthan and efforts to support them through education, livelihoods, and community initiatives. Sambhali Trust organised its side event, “Desert Daughters of India 2.0 – Resilient Women, Stronger Communities”, at the Palais des Nations in Geneva … Read more

BJP questions NALSAR over screening of docu on jailed activist Umar Khalid

The Telangana BJP and ABVP have condemned the screening of a documentary on jailed activist Umar Khalid at NALSAR University. BJP questioned if rules were followed, while ABVP called it unauthorised political propaganda and demanded an inquiry. BJP questions NALSAR over documentary screening The Telangana BJP on Friday questioned the NALSAR University of Law administration … Read more

Delhi riots: SC eases bail condition for Meeran Haider, allows wedding

The Supreme Court eased bail conditions for Delhi riots accused Meeran Haider, reducing his mandatory police reporting from twice to once a week. The court cited hardship and also granted him an exemption from appearances for his upcoming marriage. Bail Condition Relaxed for Meeran Haider The Supreme Court on Friday permitted Delhi riots accused Meeran … Read more

Tejashwi Yadav attacks EC, demands CEC’s resignation and arrest

RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav accused the Election Commission of working for the BJP and demanded the resignation and arrest of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged poll process discrepancies. The RJD has launched statewide protests in Bihar against this ‘injustice.’ Tejashwi Yadav Accuses EC of BJP Bias, Demands CEC’s Arrest Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader and … Read more