The United States Withdraws from UNESCO. Why?
On Thursday, October 12, 2017, the U.S. Department of State notified UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova of the U.S. decision to withdraw from the organization and to seek to establish a…
NHRC Gears Up to Protect Human Rights in India
The Chief Justice of India, Justice Dipak Misra, lauded Thursday the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) efforts towards promotion and protection of human rights and said that it is doing…
UN Chief Offers Support to Palestinian President
The UN Secretary-General António Guterres spoke Thursday with Mahmoud Abbas, the President of the State of Palestine. The Secretary-General congratulated the President on the intra-Palestinian agreement signed in Cairo. The…
Land Pooling Policy Changed in Delhi; DDA to Act as Facilitator
Land pooling in Delhi, expected to meet the rising demand for residential and other needs besides stimulating economic growth, is now simplified for speedy execution, a government statement claimed today.…
Media Enjoys Freedom in Pakistan, Faces Suppression in India
In a sharp contrast to the plight of media in India, Pakistan is taking multiple steps to ensure press freedom in the country. By Rakesh Raman A former Indian minister…
Brutal Attacks on Rohingya: “We Will Torch Your Houses and Kill You.”
Brutal attacks against Rohingya in northern Rakhine State have been well-organised, coordinated, and systematic, a new UN report based on interviews conducted in Bangladesh has found. The report observes that…