Lizard Found in Mid-Day Meal of Delhi School
Two children were hospitalized today after taking the mid-day meal served in a Delhi Government school. A lizard was found in the meal that affected the health of children. Delhi…
France and Italy Urged to Stop Misuse of “Leprosy” in Political Debates
Political leaders in France and Italy must immediately stop using “leprosy” as a metaphor in debates on nationalism, said Tuesday a UN human rights expert. “Remarks reportedly made by the…
Corruption in India: Supreme Court Asks Modi Govt to Appoint Lokpal
As corruption has been increasing exponentially under the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Supreme Court today gave 10 days to the government to fix the time frame to appoint…
Deterioration of Human Rights in Occupied Palestinian Territory
A UN expert on Friday expressed alarm about the deterioration of human rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT), saying reports received during his visit to the region this week…
Condemned: Death Penalty Against Juvenile Offenders in Iran
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Thursday condemned the continued implementation of the death penalty against juvenile offenders in Iran. He stressed that the execution…
After Protests, Over 1 Million Trees to be Planted in Delhi
According to a government statement released Thursday, the National Buildings Construction Corporation (NBCC) and Central Public Works Department (CPWD) will rework the design and plans for the remaining redevelopment of…