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Christian genocide and the danger of mischaracterisation, By Femi Fani-Kayode

Nigeria, Oct. 26 -- There is no one in Nigeria who has spoken up for the rights of Christians, against their marginalisation and persecution, and warned about the reality and dangers of Islamic fundam... Read More


Lamar Jackson injury update: Ravens QB gets huge setback ahead of Week 8 game vs Bears

India, Oct. 26 -- Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson's status for Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears took an unfortunate turn on Saturday. The 28-year-old, initially shown as a full participant in... Read More


Suspects arrested in Paris's Louvre museum crown jewels heist

France, Oct. 26 -- The Paris prosecutor has said that a number of suspects have been arrested over the theft of crown jewels from Paris's Louvre museum last weekend. Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau sa... Read More


75k more seats in medical institutes within 5 yrs: Nadda at AIIMS convocation

India, Oct. 26 -- The government is planning to add 75,000 seats in the next five years across medical institutions in the country for both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, Union health minister... Read More


Pakistan's $1 Billion Drug Bust a Show for FATF

India, Oct. 26 -- Pakistan's navy has recently announced what it called one of the largest narcotics seizures in its history: nearly US $1 billion worth of drugs intercepted aboard two dhows in the Ar... Read More


Energy Minister cancels extension of power Reforms DG granted by Ministry Secretary

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- In what appears to be an instance highlighting differences within the government, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakodi has cancelled the one-year service extension granted to Director G... Read More


Three arrested over murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three individuals in connection with the murder of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera, police said.... Read More


Over 30,000 in 18 districts affected by adverse weather

Sri Lanka, Oct. 26 -- A total of 31,623 individuals from 7,944 families in 18 districts have been affected by prevailing adverse weather conditions in the country. At least four weather-related death... Read More


Mint Explainer | How is personal income tax relief impacting the exchequer?

New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- The Centre's personal income tax revenue collection averaged 25% in the last four financial years. The robust growth prompted the government to offer tax relief to individuals in... Read More


Decision-making should reflect people's needs: Minister Abayaratne

Colombo, Oct. 26 -- In order to make the best decisions at crucial moments when working for the people, we need a vision for the future. When we take action, we must carefully weigh the pros and cons,... Read More