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US President Joe Biden to address UN General Assembly and meet world leade
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to New York City for the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly from September 23 to 25. In addition to delivering a speech on September 24, he will engage with global leaders to address key issues of international peace, security, and
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah appeals to J&K voters to exercise franch
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Union Home Minister Amit Shah appealed to the people of Jammu and Kashmir to cast their votes as the first phase of the J&K assembly elections began on Wednesday. He said that only a government with a strong will can create a terror-free J&K to protect the citizens' rights and speed
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Bangladesh shipyard explosion highlights regulatory failures
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A deadly explosion at the MT Suvarna Swarajya shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh on September 7, 2024, has exposed significant regulatory shortcomings in the international and national oversight of the shipbreaking industry. Human Rights Watch and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform highlight the dan
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US Congresswoman condemns desecration of BAPS Mandir in New York
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Lori Trahan, leader of Massachusetts' Third District, condemned the desecration of BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in New York's Melville and said that it goes against Americans who respect the right of every person to practice their religion.
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US Navy P-8A Poseidon transits Taiwan Strait; China objects
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
"By operating within the Taiwan Strait in accordance with international law, the United States upholds the navigational rights and freedoms of all nations," the US 7th Fleet in a statement said.
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5,350 civilians killed, 3.3 million displaced since 2021 coup in Myanmar:
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The United Nations, in a report on the human rights crisis in Myanmar, revealed the devastating consequences of the military coup that took place on February 1, 2021, and said that since then, at least 5,350 civilians have lost their lives, over 3.3 million people have been displaced.
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LG Saxena allows mutation of agricultural land in urbanised villages of De
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
As per an official release, the decision will positively impact the lives of lakhs of Delhi residents, it will meet a long-pending demand of people who had been denied their natural right of inheritance since 2010.
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James Cameron to adapt Charles Pellegrino's book 'Ghosts of Hiroshima'
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Filmmaker James Cameron, who is known for his projects like 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', has reportedly bought the rights to Charles Pellegrino's upcoming book 'Ghosts of Hiroshima', reported Variety.
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US-based NGO report reveals widespread misuse of Pakistan's blasphemy laws
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A new report by Clooney Foundation for Justice (CFJ), a US-based nonprofit organisation that works to advance justice and protect human rights around the world, revealed that Pakistan's blasphemy laws are being misused.
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"It's our duty to bring best out of him": Rohit Sharma backs KL Rahul ahea
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Ahead of the two-match series against Bangladesh, Rohit Sharma, India's Test skipper, has thrown his weight behind right-hand batter KL Rahul, saying it's the team's duty to bring out the best in him.
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Marnus Labuchange opens-up on his face off with Mohammed Siraj ahead of BG
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy later this year, star Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne spoke about his first face-off against star India right-arm seamer Mohammed Siraj.
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Uyghur-American politician calls out lack of global attention towards Xinj
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Emphasising a disparity in international support between Tibet and East Turkistan, Salih stated, that while Tibet's government in exile receives extensive financial, training, and even diplomatic support, the Uyghurs don't get this recognition.
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