European rights and advocacy groups slam ICT verdict against Sheikh Hasina

IANS | November 19, 2025 3:06 PM

Dhaka, Nov 19 (IANS) Five European international organisations have denounced International Crimes Tribunal's (ICT) judgement against Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and demanded global action to stop what they describe "politically motivated" trials, the local media reported on Wednesday.

Delhi pollution crisis: SC suggests pausing school games, orders allowance for workers

IANS | November 19, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANS) As Delhi-NCR chokes under “severe” air quality amid a dense blanket of smog, the Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider directing schools to postpone sports and games scheduled for November–December to safer months, once air quality improves.