Fragile federation: Sindh’s unrest over Indus canal project turns violent (IANS analysis)

IANS | June 5, 2025 8:47 PM

Islamabad/New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) Despite Pakistan achieving a tenuous peace with India following military escalations along the border after the deadly Pahalgam massacre, the regime simultaneously faces multiple internal challenges. The escalation of activities by insurgent groups such as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan has already undermined the military establishment’s popularity, legitimacy, and morale.

Maha cabinet clears formation of State Scheduled Tribes Commission

IANS | June 3, 2025 5:19 PM

Mumbai, June 3 (IANS) The Maharashtra Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, on Tuesday gave its approval for the establishment of the state's Scheduled Tribes Commission.

Delhi HC asks YouTuber Mohak Mangal to remove objectionable references from his video

IANS | May 29, 2025 9:29 PM

New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Thursday directed YouTuber Mohak Mangal to remove objectionable portions from his video where he had accused a news wire agency of "extortion".

Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

IANS | May 23, 2025 6:39 AM

San Francisco, May 23 (IANS) The US-led Donald Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), effectively barring the institution from enrolling new international students.

Uber faces heat over 'advance tip' feature, govt steps in

IANS | May 22, 2025 2:02 PM

New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Uber’s new 'Advance tip' feature has sparked a massive backlash on social media, with users accusing the ride-hailing company of forcing them to pay extra money just to get their rides accepted faster.

Mahmudabad arrest: NHRC notice prompts scrutiny over ‘procedural boundaries’ (IANS Exclusive)

IANS | May 21, 2025 7:32 PM

New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) The National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) notice to the Haryana Police over the arrest of Ashoka University professor Dr. Ali Khan Mahmudabad has raised eyebrows, amid questions of procedural propriety.

Society must join govt to provide accessibility, inclusion to disabled: Official

IANS | May 15, 2025 6:58 PM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Ensuring accessibility and inclusion in the lives of persons with disabilities is not just the responsibility of the government but a collective duty of society as a whole, said Rajesh Aggarwal, Secretary, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), on Thursday.

Tamil Nadu Bills case: President Murmu seeks SC’s opinion on setting timelines on assent of Bills

IANS | May 15, 2025 8:55 AM

New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) In the aftermath of the Supreme Court verdict in the Tamil Nadu Bills case, President Droupadi Murmu, in a reference made under Article 143 of the Constitution, has asked the top court to consider whether timelines can be imposed on Governors to act on Bills in the absence of a constitutionally-prescribed time limit.

NCW condemns online abuse targeting Foreign Secretary Misri and daughter

IANS | May 12, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) The National Commission for Women (NCW) has strongly condemned the online abuse and doxxing directed at Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his family, particularly his daughter, following a ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan.

SC issues notice to Centre on plea against blocking 4PM YouTube channel

IANS | May 5, 2025 8:30 PM

New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday issued a notice to the Union government on a plea filed by journalist Sanjay Sharma challenging the directive to block the YouTube channel 4PM News Network on grounds of "national security" and "public order".

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Fragile federation: Sindh’s unrest over Indus canal project turns violent (IANS analysis)

Maha cabinet clears formation of State Scheduled Tribes Commission

Delhi HC asks YouTuber Mohak Mangal to remove objectionable references from his video

Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling international students

Uber faces heat over 'advance tip' feature, govt steps in

Mahmudabad arrest: NHRC notice prompts scrutiny over ‘procedural boundaries’ (IANS Exclusive)

Society must join govt to provide accessibility, inclusion to disabled: Official

Tamil Nadu Bills case: President Murmu seeks SC’s opinion on setting timelines on assent of Bills

NCW condemns online abuse targeting Foreign Secretary Misri and daughter

SC issues notice to Centre on plea against blocking 4PM YouTube channel

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