Islamabad, Dec 17 (IANS) Pakistani authorities' repeated use of high-pressure water cannons against peaceful protesters outside Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi is a flagrant violation of their right to peaceful assembly, the Amnesty International said on Wednesday. The protestors were reportedly...
Geneva, Dec 17 (IANS) The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) strongly condemned the hours-long load shedding, dangerously low electricity voltage, and the continued collapse of internet and mobile services across Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).The party expressed solidarity with the people...
Islamabad/New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The persecution of minorities in Pakistan, especially the consistent framing of Hindus as the “other”, the manipulation of Islam and anti-India sentiment for political gain, reveal the stark contradictions in the country’s national identity, a...
Sydney, Dec 17 (IANS) The terrorist attack on families celebrating Jewish festival Hanukkah at Bondi Beach in Australia laid bare not only the deadly consequences of anti-Semitism but a leadership vacuum that allowed such hatred to spread, a report said...
Tashkent, Dec 17 (IANS) Several Asian nations have recently witnessed protests related to various issues involving China, sparking discussions regarding cross-border practices and their implications for international relations. The protests in Kazakhstan, Nepal, the Philippines, and other countries showcase broader...
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India needs a robust One Health approach and effective measures to combat future pandemics, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICDR) & Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR).He said this...
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India needs a robust One Health approach and effective measures to combat future pandemics, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICDR) & Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR).He said this...
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India needs a robust One Health approach and effective measures to combat future pandemics, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICDR) & Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR).He said this...
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The next phase of higher education reform in India must be led by states, said Dr Anantha Nageswaran, Chief Economic Adviser to the government, on Wednesday.Speaking at the CII Global Higher Education Summit in New...
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) In a bid to curb the rising vision loss cases due to diabetes, India has launched the first Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven community screening programme for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR).The initiative is launched by the Armed Forces...
New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) A team of UK researchers has developed a pioneering blood test that could enable doctors to detect and monitor lung cancer in real time, which will help reduce diagnostic delays and improve patient outcomes.Using the...
Mumbai Dec 16 (IANS) The upcoming episode of Indian Idol will mark the celebration of a golden era of Hindi cinema, as two of Bollywood’s most iconic women, Zeenat Aman and Helen, will be seen gracing the stage in a...