The National Capital's Kalindi Kunj area saw toxic foam floating on the Yamuna River on Friday, raising concerns among residents and political leaders over pollution just ahead of Chhath Puja.
The Human Rights Council of Balochistan (HRCB) has issued a strong condemnation of the systematic targeting of human rights defenders, political leaders, lawyers, and activists by the Pakistan government.
People in South Indian states on Thursday celebrated the festival of Diwali by bursting crackers thronging temples and having family gatherings. Political leaders and celebrities wished people on this occasion.
Altaf Hussain, MQM leader, has voiced sharp criticism against Pakistan's recent 26th Constitutional Amendments, claiming they were passed hastily and without due deliberation, undermining the judiciary. Speaking during a social media session, he alleged that political leaders were coerced in
Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan expressed deep sorrow late Saturday night over the killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique, saying that the police are investigating the case, as tributes and condolences continue to pour in from political leaders.
After CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury passed away due to a prolonged illness on Thursday, political leaders from different sections expressed their grief over the loss of the communist leader.
On Wednesday, the Pope is due to address Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo and the country's political leaders and on Thursday, the Pope will take part in an interreligious meeting at Istiqlal Mosque, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia, as per the Jakarta Post.
On the occasion of the Janmashtami festival, devotees flocked to temples across the country to seek Lord Krishna's blessing on his birth anniversary, with political leaders like Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel paying their obeisance.
Earlier today, Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50 kg women's wrestling event. Vinesh was scheduled to take on the United States's Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the Gold Medal match.
After two massive landslides struck Wayanad, Kerala, on Tuesday morning, causing extensive destruction, rescue operations are being intensified, political leaders are engaged in discussions, and financial aid is being mobilized for the region.