SC modifies earlier directions on stray dogs; orders their release post sterilisation, immunisation

IANS | August 22, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Firday modified its earlier directions for capture and complete relocation of stray dogs in the Delhi-NCR region. In a fresh order, the three-judge Bench of Justices Vikram Nath, Sandeep Mehta and N.V. Anjaria directed that stray dogs picked up must be released in their own territory after sterilisation and immunisation, except those infected with rabies or exhibiting aggressive behaviour.

Faulty SIR in Bihar is like exposing voter list, democracy to termites: Kapil Sibal

IANS | August 21, 2025 5:15 PM

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Former Law Minister Kapil Sibal on Thursday trained his guns on the Election Commission of India (ECI) alleging irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar and stated that lapses in the preparation of the voter list is a threat to democracy.

SC dismisses NCPCR's plea challenging reduced marriage age for Muslim girls

IANS | August 19, 2025 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea filed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) challenging the position that a minor Muslim girl can marry a person of her choice after attaining puberty.

Pakistan: Protest demanding Baloch activists release and end to enforced disappearances enters 33rd day

IANS | August 17, 2025 10:14 PM

Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The Baloch protesters' sit-in in front of the National Press Club in Islamabad continued for the 33rd consecutive day on Sunday even as the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) stated that the authorities, for more than a month, have tried to silence them by denying shelter, blocking roads, and deploying heavy police presence.

Artist and his wife flee to UK after China forces censorship of their exhibition in Bangkok: Report

IANS | August 17, 2025 2:56 PM

London, Aug 17 (IANS) Burmese artist Sai was three weeks back celebrating the opening of an art exhibition he had curated with his wife at one of the top galleries in Thailand. However, their exhibition regarding authorities' repression was censored after angering the Chinese government.

Pakistan: Two Baloch scholars latest victims of enforced disappearance in Balochistan

IANS | August 15, 2025 1:42 AM

Quetta, Aug 15 (IANS) Several Baloch human rights organisations, on Thursday, raised grave concern after two Baloch scholars were forcibly disappeared by Pakistan's Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) amid an ongoing wave of enforced disappearances across the province.

Mumbai: Violated for 3 months, Bangladeshi minor rescued from flesh trade racket; 12 held

IANS | August 13, 2025 3:21 PM

Mumbai, Aug 13 (IANS) A Bangladeshi minor girl, subjected to brutal sexual abuse and violation for three months across Maharashtra, was rescued by the Maharashtra police and at least 12 persons with direct involvement in the flesh trade racket were apprehended.

ECI can't threaten Rahul Gandhi for raising voice for fair polls, says Cong; urges withdrawal of remarks on LoP

IANS | August 12, 2025 4:04 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 12 (IANS) Responding to the notice given by Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) to Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, the Congress on Tuesday appealed to the Election Commission of India (ECI) stating that it can't threaten the LoP for raising his voice for free and fair elections. The party has also requested the poll panel to withdraw remarks against the Congress MP and protect citizens' rights under Article 324 and 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.

Pakistan: Rights group accuses authorities of conducting surveillance, harassing Baloch protesters in Islamabad

IANS | August 10, 2025 9:41 PM

Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) The Baloch families sit-in in Islamabad demanding the release of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders and an end to enforced disappearances in Pakistan's Balochistan continued for the 26th consecutive day on Sunday even as the BYC accused the Pakistani authorities of maintaining road blocks, conducting surveillance and harassing protesters instead of addressing their legitimate demands.

If you attack 'One Man, One Vote' right, we will attack you: LoP Gandhi warns ECI

IANS | August 8, 2025 2:53 PM

Bengaluru, Aug 8 (IANS) The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Friday issued a stern warning to the Election Commission of India (ECI), stating, "If you (ECI) attack the 'One Man, One Vote' right enshrined in the Indian Constitution, we will attack you."

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SC modifies earlier directions on stray dogs; orders their release post sterilisation, immunisation

Faulty SIR in Bihar is like exposing voter list, democracy to termites: Kapil Sibal

SC dismisses NCPCR's plea challenging reduced marriage age for Muslim girls

Pakistan: Protest demanding Baloch activists release and end to enforced disappearances enters 33rd day

Artist and his wife flee to UK after China forces censorship of their exhibition in Bangkok: Report

Pakistan: Two Baloch scholars latest victims of enforced disappearance in Balochistan

Mumbai: Violated for 3 months, Bangladeshi minor rescued from flesh trade racket; 12 held

ECI can't threaten Rahul Gandhi for raising voice for fair polls, says Cong; urges withdrawal of remarks on LoP

Pakistan: Rights group accuses authorities of conducting surveillance, harassing Baloch protesters in Islamabad

If you attack 'One Man, One Vote' right, we will attack you: LoP Gandhi warns ECI

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