Kabul [Afghanistan], May 11 (ANI): Taliban militants dispersed a handful of women who staged a demonstration in Kabul against the decision to make hijab mandatory and also detained journalists.
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 11 (ANI): As the Taliban's recent decision to impose additional restrictions on women, including the mandate that they cover their faces in public places, the United Nations Security Council will hold a meeting to discuss the issue on May 12 at the request of Norway
Dubai [UAE], May 11 (ANI/PNN): The reputed Emirates Award of Excellence recognizes extraordinary talent and commitment demonstrated by beacons of excellence in their respective field.
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): In the wake of a recent Taliban decree ordering compulsory all-covering burqa for women in Afghanistan's public places, the US has called for an "end to these restrictive measures".
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): In response to the Taliban diktat making the hijab compulsory for Afghan women, the US stated that if the Taliban do not halt their actions, it will increase pressure on the regime.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 10 (ANI): The rift between Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav and his uncle Shivpal Singh Yadav was evident at a wedding here as the two leaders came face to face but did not talk to each other.
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI/PNN): Bachpan, India's leading preschool that has established its presence all over the country, has launched the "Bachpan Baby Carnival" for kids between ages 2 and 5. This is India's one-of-its-kind virtual carnival, and Bachpan is hosting an eleven day all-i
Surat (Gujarat) [India], May 10 (ANI/NewsVoir): Finding a job has never been an easy task and finding a job that complements your talents seems impossible. Tech Jobs Fair (TJF), an initiative to empower brands and bring talent/job-seekers under one roof, is here to drive your hiring troubles
Kabul [Afghanistan], May 10 (ANI): According to the US Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR), at least 900,000 Afghans have lost their jobs since the Taliban took control last August.
New York [US], May 10 (ANI): Reacting to the Taliban's burqa imposition on Afghan women, US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda, Thomas-Greenfield, said "what they did today is unconscionable."
New Delhi [India], May 10 (ANI): Nobel Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has expressed fear for women and girls in Afghanistan after the Taliban issued a decree making the hijab compulsory for women in Afghanistan.