New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Forcible disappearances in Balochistan have become one of the most urgent human rights issues in the region, particularly over the last two decades. These disappearances… Continue reading Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of ‘forcible disappearances’ (IANS Analysis)
Damascus, Dec 19 (IANS) The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria’s border city of Kobani. The SDF said… Continue reading Kurdish-led forces accuse Turkey of escalation near border, urge residents to take up arms
Helsinki, Dec 19 (IANS) Finland’s Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday a defence budget of 6.5 billion euros (6.67 billion US dollars) for 2025, marking an increase of 536 million… Continue reading Finland boosts defence budget to strengthen military, NATO ties in 2025
Windhoek, Dec 19 (IANS) Namibia has allocated 330 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity for procurement and implementation as part of its 2024 ministerial plan, the country’s Ministry of… Continue reading Namibia allocates 330 MW of solar power capacity to enhance energy security
Kigali, Dec 19 (IANS) Rwanda has welcomed the sentencing of Philippe Hategekimana, alias Biguma, a former Deputy Commander of the Gendarmerie — now the Rwanda National Police — for his… Continue reading Rwanda welcomes French court’s decision to uphold life sentence for former police officer over genocide
Chennai, Dec 19 (IANS) Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha on Thursday urged for partnerships with IITs to facilitate startup opportunities in Siddha. He gave the call at the 8th Siddha… Continue reading Must partner with IITs to launch startup opportunities in Siddha: Ayush Secretary
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Amit Mandali, a resident of Patdi tehsil of Surendranagar district of Gujarat, was facing a life-threatening health condition sometime ago. Faced with financial hardships and… Continue reading Gujarat’s Amit Mandali explains how Ayushman Bharat became his lifeline in liver treatment
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) The first blood-stage malaria vaccine RH5.1/Matrix-M has the potential to be a component within a developing malaria vaccine strategy, said a report on Thursday. The… Continue reading 1st malaria vaccine shows promise against rising cases: Report
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) India has seen a significant drop in mortality rates among children under five from diarrhoeal diseases between 1990 and 2021, according to a global report… Continue reading Death rate due to diarrhoeal diseases declines in children under 5 in
India: Study
Seoul, Dec 19 (IANS) The proportion of unmarried individuals in their 40s in South Korea increased 6.7 times for men and 5.7 times for women in 2020 compared with 20… Continue reading Number of unmarried people over age 40 jumps 6-fold in S. Korea
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) “American Warrior,” a powerful tale of redemption, resilience, and transformation, was screened at the Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles on December 14. This screening… Continue reading ‘American Warrior’ screened at Culver City Film Festival in Los Angeles
Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Actress Rashmika Mandanna embraced her ultimate ‘heroine moment’ in a recent social media post. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Pushpa’ actress shared her stunning photos, accompanied by… Continue reading Rashmika Mandanna celebrates her ultimate ‘heroine moment’
