Bangladesh: Budget discrimination, patriarchy hinders indigenous women’s political participation
Dhaka, Aug 7 (IANS) While the participation of plainland indigenous women in Bangladesh’s local governance – particularly in union parishads – has increased, structural budgetary discrimination, political marginalisation, and deeply…
Turkey detains 104 IS suspects in nationwide operations
Istanbul, Aug 7 (IANS) Turkish gendarmerie forces detained 104 suspected Islamic State (IS) members and supporters in coordinated nationwide operations on Friday, the country’s Interior Ministry said. The operations were conducted simultaneously…
UN Permanent Representatives from 17 countries celebrate India’s rich handloom heritage
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Permanent Representatives from 17 countries to the United Nations (UN) on Friday celebrated the rich handloom heritage and craftsmanship in Mumbai on the occasion of National Handloom Day. “Permanent Representatives of…
Oppn performing stunts behind student protests, govt ready for debate: Maha Dy CM Shinde
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde on Friday accused the Congress of staging political stunts outside the Parliament demanding the Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s resignation under the…
Delhi man arrested for attempting to murder wife, minor daughter; knife recovered
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) A 43-year-old man, accused of attempting to murder his wife and minor daughter in Delhi’s Shahdara, has been arrested and the knife allegedly used in the attack has also been recovered, police said on Friday. According to…
JPSC-JSSC exam row: Student on indefinite fast shifted to ICU as health worsens
Ranchi, Aug 7 (IANS) A student on an indefinite hunger strike against alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) recruitment examinations was admitted to hospital after his…
E20 rollout backed by scientific studies, industry validation: Centre
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Centre on Friday informed Parliament that extensive laboratory studies and field trials conducted by government agencies, automobile manufacturers and industry bodies have confirmed that E20 petrol is safe for use under…
Three Maoists including zonal commander with Rs 10 lakh bounty surrender in Jharkhand’s Chaibasa
Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Aug 7 (IANS) Three members of the banned CPI (Maoist), including a zonal commander carrying a bounty of Rs 10 lakh, surrendered before the police in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum district on Friday, officials said. This marks…
Hyderabad: Cybercrime Police arrest 49 accused in July
Hyderabad, Aug 7 (IANS) Cybercrime Police of Hyderabad arrested 49 individuals from 15 states during July in connection with 25 cybercrime cases. It successfully refunded Rs 98,89,202 to the victims during the month. Cybercrime Police Station received…
No knowledge of appointment of Prashant Kishor as NCP strategist: Sunil Tatkare
Mumbai, Aug 7 (IANS) Maharashtra state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) Sunil Tatkare on Friday said he has no knowledge about Jan Suraaj Party MLA Prashant Kishor’s appointment as the party’s strategist and that he has not been informed…