Investment Needed to Meet Water and Sanitation Targets: WHO
Countries are not increasing spending fast enough to meet the water and sanitation targets under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This was stated in a new report published by WHO…
Russia Blocks UN Action on Chemical Weapons Use in Syria
With a ‘no’ vote from permanent member Russia, the United Nations Security Council failed Wednesday to adopt a resolution that would have condemned the reported use of chemical weapons in…
India and Australia Launch Sports Partnership in Mumbai
India and Australia launched Wednesday sports partnership in Mumbai aimed at increasing cooperation in sports. The partnership, which was launched by the Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Vijay…
BJP’s Pol Khol Campaign Highlights Corruption in Delhi
Although Kejriwal had won the assembly election with the promise to weed out corruption from Delhi, the truth is that corruption is so rampant in almost every street of Delhi…
Benami Transactions in India: Attachment Ordered in 124 Cases
The Government of India has put in place empowered institutions for efficient implementation of the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Amendment Act, 2016. Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Minister of State in the Ministry…
Academy Announces New Awards Rules for 90th Oscars
The Academy’s Board of Governors has approved Oscars rules and campaign regulations for the 90th Academy Awards. For the first time, nominations voting in the Animated Feature Film category will…