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Lawmakers call for action to curb human trafficking in North Sumatra

Medan, Aug. 29 -- Indonesian lawmakers have urged stronger public outreach and tighter oversight to prevent human trafficking in North Sumatra, particularly involving illegal overseas employment. Dep... Read More


'Salwa Judum', Justice Reddy, Vice-Presidential battle and clash of narratives between BJP and INDIA Bloc

India, Aug. 29 -- As India heads toward the vice-presidential election on September 9 the political debate has taken on a sharp and rather unusual turn turning an otherwise straightforward contest bet... Read More


Centre rejects staggered terms Rajya Sabha polls in J&K

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The stage is set for the long-delayed Rajya Sabha elections in Jammu and Kashmir after the Union law ministry rejected the Election Commission of India's (ECI) request to stagger... Read More


Punjab: 7kg heroin seized in Ferozepur, Fazilka by BSF

Ferozepur, Aug. 29 -- Border Security Force in a joint operation with Punjab Police on Thursday recovered a drone with over 6 kilograms of heroin in Ferozepur besides over one kg heroin in two separat... Read More


Mansukh Mandaviya pays floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand on ocassion of National Sports Day

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- On the occasion of National Sports Day on Friday, Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya paid a floral tribute to Major Dhyan Chand at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Natio... Read More


SC to hear pleas on Bihar electoral roll revision on Sept 1

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The Supreme Court today agreed to hear on September 1 a batch of petitions concerning the Bihar Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls, specifically applications seeking a... Read More


Ban on 25 Books: SC refuses to entertain plea, asks petitioner to move J&K HC

NEW DELHI, Aug. 29 -- The Supreme Court today refused to entertain a public interest litigation challenging Jammu and Kashmir government's notification which declared 25 books, including some written ... Read More


SC to hear MHADA plea against Bombay High Court order on demolition notices

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- The Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA) today sought an urgent hearing before the Supreme Court in its challenge to the Bombay High Court's judgment direct... Read More


Congress condemns attack on Patna office, blames BJP for intimidation

New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Congress today condemned the attack on its office at Sadaqat Ashram in Patna, accusing the BJP of using political hooliganism to intimidate Congress workers amid the "growing pop... Read More


Siddaramaiah recalls 1991 fraud amidst Rahul's yatra

Bengaluru, Aug. 29 -- The irony of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political journey was on full display as he lauded a legal mentor in Bengaluru while his own party leadership campaigns in Bi... Read More