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.
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.
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.
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, 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.
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.
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.
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."
Guwahati, Aug 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday, inaugurated the second phase of the Mukhya Mantrir Nijut Moina scheme at a grand event held at Guwahati University, reaffirming the state government's commitment to empowering young girls through education and combating social evils like child marriage.
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched a month-long voter verification campaign in Bihar starting Saturday, following the release of the draft voter list as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
