Kickbacks in Rafale Deal: Modi Govt Issues Defensive Statement
Congress President Rahul Gandhi has ridiculed Indian Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s remarks that her government will not disclose the details of the Rafale deal. By Rakesh Raman Under persistent attack…
Emergency in Maldives Is Assault on Democracy: UN Human Rights Chief
The declaration of the State of Emergency in the Maldives by President Abdulla Yameen and the resulting suspension of constitutional guarantees have swept away the checks and balances and separation…
LG Anil Baijal Plans Clean Air for Delhi Campaign
The Lt. Governor (LG) of Delhi Anil Baijal has reviewed an action plan to combat air pollution in Delhi. Secretary (Environment) briefed the LG about “Clean Air for Delhi Campaign”…
NATO and Norway Prepare for Allied Leaders Summit in Brussels
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg visited Oslo on Monday to have talks with Prime Minister Erna Solberg, Foreign Minister Ine Eriksen Søreide, and the Minister of Defence Frank Bakke-Jensen. They…
India to Develop 60 Solar Cities with Funds of Rs. 100 Crore
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy under its scheme “Development of Solar Cities” has approved 60 cities including 13 Pilot and 5 Model Cities up to 12th Five-year Plan…
Female Genital Mutilation Is a Violation of Human Rights
Speaking a day ahead of the International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), the United Nations youth envoy underscored that the ghastly practice is a violation of…