Day: March 16, 2024

US-drafted UNSC resolution on Gaza downplays call for ceasefire
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US-drafted UNSC resolution on Gaza downplays call for ceasefire

United Nations, Mar 16 : Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council are negotiating a US-drafted resolution on Gaza, but the text downplays calls for an immediate ceasefire, Russia’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Dmitry Polyanskiy told Sputnik. The US has used its veto power at the Security Council three times over the past...

About 15,000 people take place in anti-Govt rally in Slovakia
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About 15,000 people take place in anti-Govt rally in Slovakia

Bratislava, Mar 16 : About 15,000 people took part in an anti-government rally organised by the opposition in Slovakia’s capital Bratislava, Slovak portal dennikn.sk reported Friday. The report said the opposition returned to protests against the government of Robert Fico. It said the protest was organised by two opposition parties represented in parliament: Progresivne Slovensko...

Delhi Court grants bail to CM Kejriwal in ED’s complaints over non-compliance of summons
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Delhi Court grants bail to CM Kejriwal in ED’s complaints over non-compliance of summons

New Delhi, March 16: The ACMM Court here on Saturday granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal in two complaints filed by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) against him for skipping summons in a money laundering case linked to the Excise Policy case. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (ACMM) Divya Malhotra after hearing granted bail to Kejriwal...

UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia
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UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia

United Nations, Mar 16: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called out social media for the spread of Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry. “Around the world, we see a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate and bigotry,” said Guterres. “We must call this what it is: hate — plain and simple.” Guterres said on Friday that purveyors...

Govt employee dismissed from service over anti-national activities
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Govt employee dismissed from service over anti-national activities

Srinagar, Mar 15: The Jammu and Kashmir Government on Friday dismissed a teacher from his services over involvement in anti-national activities. An official told the news agency, the activities of the employee namely Manzoor Ahmed Laway of DH Pora Kulgam had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they found...

MHA bans 4 factions of Peoples League
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MHA bans 4 factions of Peoples League

Srinagar, Mar 16 : The Union Home Ministry has declared four factions of Jammu & Kashmir Peoples League as Unlawful associations under the Unlawful Activities( Prevention) Act- 1967. In a notification, a copy of which is in possession of news agency, the MHA has declared Peoples League( Mukthar Ahmad Waza), Peoples League( Bashir Ahmad Tota),...