Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Sidhupur) protests against Punjab govt for not giving compensation for destroyed crops

IANS | May 4, 2025 2:03 AM

Amritsar, May 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Sidhupur) have staged a protest against the Punjab government in the Khur Manian village of Punjab's Amritsar district and accused the latter of not giving any financial compensation for their crop produce which were destroyed by the incessant rains which lashed the state and several other parts of the country.

Rubio slams Germany after it classifies far-right AfD party as 'extremist'

IANS | May 3, 2025 7:06 AM

Washington, May 3 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has harshly criticised Germany after its domestic intelligence agency described the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) an extremist entity that threatens democracy and called on the country to reverse course on its own domestic matter.

All-party meeting chaired by Punjab CM decides not to give extra water to Haryana

IANS | May 2, 2025 2:36 PM

Chandigarh, May 2 (IANS) The all-party meeting, chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann here on Friday to discuss the issue of giving additional water to neighbouring Haryana, unanimously decided that the state itself has no surplus water. They also decided to meet either Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Union Home Minister Amit Shah, to apprise them of the situation.

India’s GCCs record robust rise in women staffers at senior levels

IANS | April 30, 2025 6:04 PM

New Delhi, April, 30 (IANS) While India is rapidly becoming a hub for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), the development has ushered in a promising trend in women's career advancement with a significant increase in female representation in mid and senior positions in the sector, according to a TeamLease Digital report released on Wednesday.

Women calling off abusive marriages will not forfeit dower: Lahore HC

IANS | April 20, 2025 9:21 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) In a key verdict, the Lahore High Court has held that a woman has the right to recover her full deferred dower even after obtaining a divorce through Khula, as the dissolution of marriage due to the husband’s misconduct does not impact her entitlement adversely.

Karachi man drags tailor to court over unstitched clothes for family function

IANS | April 20, 2025 4:46 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) Annoyed by a tailor's continuous delay in preparing his order meant for a family function, a Karachi resident has taken the case to court and sought a sizeable amount in compensation, reports said.

Supreme Court to resume hearing batch of petitions challenging constitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Bill today

IANS | April 17, 2025 5:23 AM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The Supreme Court will continue hearing a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 on Thursday.

Attorney General R. Venkataramani inaugurates the National Convention on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at O.P. Jindal Global University

IANS | April 13, 2025 3:01 PM

Sonipat (Haryana), April 13 (IANS) “Dr B.R. Ambedkar was not merely a person who drafted the Constitution with certain ideas borrowed from elsewhere, but who wanted to bring into the Constitution certain visions and understanding which today permeate the Constitution and make its working different from ideologies and are premised on equality, justice, fraternity and governance, Attorney General R. Venkataramani said.

Indian-American student alleges 'Hinduphobia' at US university after row over Hinduism course

IANS | March 28, 2025 6:51 AM

Houston, March 28 (IANS) An Indian-American student and activist has said said the content of the course on Hinduism offered by the the University of Houston is "Hinduphobic" and "distorting India's political landscape".

TN teachers’ associations demand probe into POCSO cases against educators on exam duty

IANS | March 27, 2025 9:54 AM

Chennai, March 27 (IANS) The Teachers Joint Action Committee, comprising members from various teachers’ associations, has demanded a thorough investigation into recent cases filed under the POCSO Act against teachers on exam duty.

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Bharatiya Kisan Union (Ekta-Sidhupur) protests against Punjab govt for not giving compensation for destroyed crops

Rubio slams Germany after it classifies far-right AfD party as 'extremist'

All-party meeting chaired by Punjab CM decides not to give extra water to Haryana

India’s GCCs record robust rise in women staffers at senior levels

Women calling off abusive marriages will not forfeit dower: Lahore HC

Karachi man drags tailor to court over unstitched clothes for family function

Supreme Court to resume hearing batch of petitions challenging constitutional validity of Waqf Amendment Bill today

Attorney General R. Venkataramani inaugurates the National Convention on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar at O.P. Jindal Global University

Indian-American student alleges 'Hinduphobia' at US university after row over Hinduism course

TN teachers’ associations demand probe into POCSO cases against educators on exam duty

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