BJD-led Odisha govt to introduce at least 500 new panchayats
In an effort to implement effective decentralisation, the BJD-led Odisha government is planning to introduce at least 500 new panchayats in the state. Reports say that the Odisha government on last day had cleared the...
US: Democrats stage sit-in protest in parliament, demand gun-control law
The Democrats have staged a strong protest in the US Parliament demanding a feasible gun-control law, on the wake of raising gun-attacks across the country. As per report, Democrat members led by a veteran member,...
Malegaon case: Maha govt challenges NIA court’s decision
The Maharashtra government has challenged the NIA court’s verdict on the infamous Malegaon blast case. The special NIA court had recently acquitted nearly eight persons in the case citing lack of evidence against the suspects. Anyway,...
Again! North Korea test-fires ballistic missiles
Despite international sanction and strict-warning against its aggressive weapon testing, the North Korea, again, has test-fired ballistic missiles. The reports about the provocative action have been published by the South Korea, which is facing a...
Maharashtra to grand minority status to Jews
Considering the difficulties faced by the Jewish community, the Maharashtra government has given minority status to Jews. Reports say that the Maharashtra cabinet had on last day passed the motion seeking minority status to...
Turkey government detains journalists, academic
The autocratic Turkish government has arrested two renowned journalists and an academic, in a latest case of oppressive action against the advocates of the democracy and press freedom. Report say that a member of ‘Reporters...
Telangana unveils school for Rohingya refugees on World Refugee day
Extending helping hand to the ailing Rohingya refugees, the Telangana government on last day unveiled a new educational institution exclusively for the refugee children belonging to the Rohingya community. Incidentally, while the youngest Indian state...
Five Stars make astounding gains in Italian local elections
As a prefect blow to the ruling centre-leftist government, the youngest political and social organisation of Italy, Five Star, advocating an instant revamp in the whole socio-political scenario of the country, has achieved astounding...
Delhi: shopkeepers organise protest against new Waqf Lease Act
Terming the new Waqaf Lease Act as the black law, hundreds of shopkeepers organised strong protest on last day at Jantar Mantar against the same. As per report, the several shopkeepers mostly hailing from economically...
Shocking! British lawmaker stabbed to death by a suspected far-rightist
The UK Labour Party lawmaker, Jo Cox, was stabbed to death on broad daylight by a suspected far-rightist activist, Tommy Mair. The 41 year old lawmaker was a pro-EU campaigner; she, together with Conservative...