Rights body writes to Pakistan PM over widespread torture in detention facilities nationwide
Islamabad, June 26 (IANS) The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Friday wrote to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing grave concern over what it described as the widespread use of torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman and degrading…
Cross-voting row: Amid leadership questions, K’taka BJP chief sees differences ending soon
Mangaluru (Karnataka), June 26 (IANS) The political row over the recent Karnataka Legislative Council cross-voting intensified on Friday, with BJP State President and MLA B.Y. Vijayendra asserting that his “time is good” and expressing…
K’taka govt mandates FIR in cases of non-consensual sharing of private photos, videos; guidelines issued
Bengaluru, June 26 (IANS) In a landmark move, the Karnataka government on Friday issued stringent directions to police across the State to register an FIR without delay in all cases involving the publication or circulation of a person’s private or…
Kiren Rijiju meets Dalai Lama in Delhi, says spiritual leader recovering well after knee surgery
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday met the Dalai Lama in New Delhi to enquire about his health following his recent knee replacement surgery, and said the Tibetan spiritual leader was in good spirits and…
CM Adhikari announces setting up Vande Mataram Museum on Bankim Chandra’s 189th birth anniversary
Kolkata, June 26 (IANS) On the occasion of the 189th birth anniversary of Rishi Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, the writer of India’s National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday announced the setting up…
Indian real estate draws $1.13 bn PE investment in H1, office segment captures 89 pc share
Mumbai, June 26 (IANS) Private equity (PE) investments in Indian real estate stood at $1.13 billion in H1 2026, led by robust demand for office assets, which accounted for nearly 89 per cent of total investments, a report said on Friday. The office…
Gujarat cops arrest man who allegedly fled court after 20-year sentence in POCSO, rape case
Ahmedabad, June 26 (IANS) The Ahmedabad Police arrested a 42-year-old man who allegedly absconded from court after being sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment in a case involving offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)…
Centre eases compliance norms for food businesses through FSSAI rule changes
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) In a move aimed at improving the ease of doing business and reducing regulatory burdens on the food sector, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Friday notified amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and…
Telangana CM Reddy, Guv urge people to stay away from drugs
Hyderabad, June 26 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Friday appealed to people to stay away from drugs and strive towards building a healthy society. On the International Day Against Drug Abuse and…
I’ll wait for CM Shivakumar to come for talks with farmers on Greater Bengaluru Township project in Bidadi: Kumaraswamy
Bengaluru, June 26 (IANS) The political tussle over the proposed Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township Project at Bidadi continued on Friday, with Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, H.D. Kumaraswamy, stating that he would wait for Karnataka…