The decision was taken by the Kimberley Process Plenary, the apex decision-making body of the tripartite mechanism that brings together governments, the international diamond industry and civil society. The initiative seeks to curb the flow of rough diamonds used by rebel groups or their
In a Christmas message shared on X (formerly Twitter), the President described the festival as one of joy and enthusiasm, noting that it commemorates the life and sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ for the welfare of humankind. She said Christmas serves as a reminder of the core values preach
Christmas, the festival of joy and enthusiasm, conveys the message of love and compassion. It reminds us of the sacrifice made by Lord Jesus Christ for the welfare of humanity. This sacred occasion inspires us to further strengthen the values of peace, harmony, equality, and service in so
After former MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was granted bail in the 2017 Unnao rape case, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi strongly criticised the decision, calling it "disappointing and shameful" and questioning the manner in which the survivor continues to be treated by the system.
Addressing the media during the protest, Dravidar Kazhagam president K Veeramani strongly criticised the proposed renaming, asserting that Gandhi's ideals cannot be removed through legislative changes. "Gandhi cannot be removed from the hearts of the people. His thoughts, principles and s
UN expert Irene Khan condemned the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi and mob attacks on Bangladeshi media and cultural centres, warning of threats to press freedom ahead of elections and urging the government to investigate promptly, ensure accountability, and protect journalists and civil societ
Udaipur (Rajasthan) [India], December 23: The Centre for Development Policy and Management (CDPM) at IIM Udaipur organised a panel discussion titled 'Intergenerational Mobility and Pathways out of Poverty in India' on Monday, 22 December 2025. The discussion brought together voices from acad
Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav praised the former Prime Minister Chaudhary Charan Singh on his birth anniversary in Lucknow. Calling him the voice of underprivileged segments of our society, he noted that the late Bharat Ratna awardee made significant decisions in their favour.
New Delhi [India], December 23: The Mega Medical Camp, organised on Sunday, December 21, concluded successfully under the divine guidance and Ashirwad of Guruji. The camp was conducted by Ashraya Trust and Siddhaganj, Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, as a humble seva to society.
On the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Chaudhary Charan Singh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday led the nation in paying tributes to the veteran leader, remembering his lifelong dedication to farmers, the rural economy and the underprivileged sec
Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra urged the Centre to take cognisance of the increasing violence against Hindu, Christian, and Buddhist minorities after the murder of Hindu youth Deepu Chandra Das in Bangladesh.