Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) Leading human rights organisation Amnesty International condemned the re-arrest of Pakistani human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha just hours after Pakistan’s Supreme Court granted them bail, accusing authorities of misusing the justice system to target critical voices.
Lisbon, Sep 18 (IANS) Cristiano Ronaldo has ended speculation over his international future after being named in Portugal’s squad for their upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, with new head coach Jorge Jesus including the veteran forward in his first selection.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) There has been a strong growth in women entering the workforce in India, with 57.8 per cent of the country's districts recording a female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) of 40 per cent or more, according to the first ever district-wise data released by the National Statistics Office on Friday.
Washington, Sep 18 (IANS) Christians held prayers in Dallas for the pastors, preachers and family members of China's house churches who have been detained, sentenced or placed under surveillance, a report has detailed.
Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Former couple Akanksha Chamola and Gaurav Khanna recently bumped into each other but refrained from talking to each other.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) India’s food regulator on Friday suspended the licence of Paradise Distilleries, following serious non-compliances observed during the inspection of the food premises.
Abu Dhabi, Sep 18 (IANS) India and UAE held the 10th Navy Staff Talks in Abu Dhabi, discussing enhancing operational engagements, training exchanges, maritime security and professional interactions. During the meeting, the officials of the two nations reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen naval cooperation and maritime partnership between both countries, a statement issued by the Indian Navy after the meeting stated on Friday.
Nagoya, Sep 18 (IANS) With accommodation concerns emerging ahead of the Asian Games, India has identified around 2,000 Indian residents living in Nagoya whose homes could be used to accommodate athletes and officials in a worst-case scenario, as a three-layer contingency programme has been put in place to ensure the Indian contingent does not face any further lodging-related difficulties.
New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR based on a written complaint received from Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) against Reliance Capital Limited (RCAP), Anil D. Ambani, former chairman of Reliance Capital, Satish Seth, Group Managing Director of Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADA Group), unknown public servants and others in an alleged fraud of Rs 2,684.57 crore, according to an official statement issued by the investigative agency on Friday.
Islamabad, Sep 18 (IANS) The groundwater crisis in Pakistan is caused by governance failures and policy paralysis instead of physical water scarcity. In addition to ineffective policies, division of responsibilities among government departments has caused regulatory gaps in Pakistan, leading to lack of accountability and failure in providing sufficient water to people.
