Many discrepancies in Vermula death: Congress

Many discrepancies in Vermula death: Congress

Monday, 06 May 2024 | Pioneer News Service | New Delhi

The Congress on Sunday said there were many discrepancies in the investigation conducted previously into Rohith Vemula's death in 2016 and asserted that its government in Telangana will leave no stone unturned to ensure justice for his family. Police in Telangana have filed a closure report before a court in its...

Striking deals to end campus protests, some colleges invite discussion of their investments

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | AP | NEW YORK

Anti-war demonstrations ceased this week at a small number of US universities after school leaders struck deals with pro-Palestinian protesters, fending off possible disruptions of final exams and graduation ceremonies. The agreements at schools including Brown, Northwestern and Rutgers stand out amidst the chaotic scenes and 2,400-plus arrests on 46 campuses...

Yoga officially makes debut in Pak

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | PTI | ISLAMABAD

After making global headlines, the ancient Indian physical, mental and spiritual practice of yoga has officially arrived in neighbouring Pakistan.  According to the official Facebook page of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), which is responsible for the upkeep of Islamabad, the Metropolitan Corporation of Islamabad has launched “Free yoga classes in...

King Charles III takes over hundreds of charity patronages on Coronation anniv

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | PTI | LONDON

Britain’s King Charles has significantly increased his charity patronages by nearly 300 this weekend to mark the first anniversary of his Coronation in May last year, taking over several that Buckingham Palace said were supported by his mother late Queen Elizabeth II. The palace said a major review of more than...

Ready to hold talks but not for striking any deal, says Imran

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | PTI | ISLAMABAD

Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has said that he is ready to hold talks but not to strike a “deal” with anyone who has stolen his party’s mandate in the February 8 general election. Talking to journalists at the high-security Adiala jail in Rawalpindi on Friday, the 71-year-old Pakistan...

Probe accuses India of influencing Canadian politics, communities

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | PTI | OTTAWa

Indian officials, including Canada-based proxies, engage in a range of activities that seek to influence Canadian communities and politicians to “align” Ottawa’s position with New Delhi’s interests on key issues, particularly concerns over Khalistani separatists in Canada, an official probe has found. The findings in the interim report by Commissioner Marie-Josee...

Israel has briefed US on plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of Rafah op

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | AP | WASHINGTON

Israel this week briefed Biden administration officials on a plan to evacuate Palestinian civilians ahead of a potential operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah aimed at rooting out Hamas militants, according to US officials familiar with the talks. The officials, who were not authorised to comment publicly and requested...

Afghan diplomat resigns after report of smuggling 25 kg gold

Sunday, 05 May 2024 | PNS | New Delhi

Zakia Wardak, the senior-most Afghan diplomat in India, has resigned from her position after reports emerged that she was caught at Mumbai airport last month for allegedly trying to smuggle 25 kg of gold worth Rs 18.6 crore from Dubai. Wardak had taken charge as the acting ambassador of Afghanistan to...

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