New UN rights chief decries women’s rights ‘pushback’
Geneva: The new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed deep concerns over a swelling "pushback" on women s rights across much of the world.
Geneva: The new United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed deep concerns over a swelling "pushback" on women s rights across much of the world.
New Delhi: A recent study in 13 states revealed that corruption has not only increased during Modi’s tenure, but Indians also believe the PM Modi is not serious about fighting corruption.
Pakistan has called on the UN to step up its efforts and urgently resolve the Kashmir dispute in a bid to halt Indian atrocities in the disputed territory and dispel a threat to regional and global peace and security.
Uttar Pradesh: A large number of Muslims protested against the desecration of the Holy Quran by Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) goons in Shah Jahanpur city of Uttar Pradesh.
Srinagar: Kashmiris across the world announced to observe the Jammu Martyrs’ Day, November 6 to reiterate the resolve to continue the martyrs’ mission till they achieve their inalienable right to self-determination.
Srinagar: As climate change impacts the production of prized saffron in Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), scientists are shifting to a largely new technique for growing one of the world’s most expensive spices in the Himalayan region: indoor cultivation.
Jharkhand: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren skipped a summons issued by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering probe related to an alleged mining scam in the state.
New Delhi: International Press Institute (IPI) has demanded RSS-backed Modi government to stop harassing media persons after a raid on founder editor and other editors of The Wire.
Addis Ababa: Negotiations between the Ethiopian government and the rebel authorities in Tigray aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to their devastating two-year conflict were continuing. According to a top diplomat, the talks led by the African Union began last Tuesday in South Africa, the first
Seoul: North Korea’s Foreign Ministry criticized the United States (US) for expanding joint military exercises with South Korea that it claims are practice for a potential invasion, and it warned Tuesday of “more powerful follow-up measures” in response. The statement from the ministry came as the