GENEVA: The United Nations human rights experts has urged the Indian government to prohibit advocacy of religious hatred, including incitement to discrimination, hostility or violence, and protect the religious freedom of minorities by repealing anti-conversion and anti-blasphemy laws. The experts appealed to New Delhi to prevent
SRINAGAR: As Indian PM Narendra Modi arrived in held Kashmir for his first visit since he scrapped its special status under Article 370 of India’s constitution, Pakistan dismissed the move as “part of India’s efforts to portray normalcy” in the disputed region. “We believe that these
NEW DELHI: India's main opposition Congress party has said that it would guarantee paid apprenticeships to every graduate under 25 if it wins the upcoming election, as it tries to tap into voter concerns over high unemployment, even among the well-educated. Opinion polls predict another big
WASHINGTON: Washington would welcome "productive and peaceful talks" between India and Pakistan on Kashmir, but the pace, scope, and character of any dialogue is a matter for India and Pakistan to determine, said Matthew Miller, the United States State Department spokesperson. Miller commented in response to
SRINAGAR: A complete shutdown is being observed in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, today, in protest against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the disputed territory. According to the media reports, call for the strike has been given by the All Parties Hurriyat Conference
KARNATAKA: The Karnataka Police arrested a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) worker in Mandya district for allegedly shouting a pro-Pakistan slogan during a protest organised by the party in 2022, the Hindustan Times reported. This came amid the arrest of three men by the Bengaluru Police on
HARYANA: On the 22nd day of the Delhi Chalo March, Haryana police continue to use force against farmer protesters. The united farmers' movement has laid out some conditions, including opposition from the BJP and allied parties. In response, farmers' protesters have called for a nationwide rail blockade
NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a direct attack on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing him of disastrous policies that have led to increased unemployment and economic woes in the country. Gandhi stated that Modi's demonetization and implementation of GST have crippled small
MUMBAI: Indian farmers are planning to escalate their protests from Wednesday by entering the capital New Delhi by bus and train, and increasing their numbers at border points that are currently blocked by tractors. Thousands of farmers began the "Delhi Chalo" (Let's go to Delhi) march
NEW YORK: Alexei Navalny, Russia’s top opposition leader and President Vladimir Putin’s fiercest foe, died in prison, a statement from the Federal Penitentiary Service said. Navalny, who was serving a 19-year sentence on charges of extremism, felt unwell after a walk and collapsed, it said. The