Delhi rape convict’s remarks ‘unspeakable’, says Ban ki-M...
The remarks by one of the Delhi gangrape convict blaming the victim for the assault are “unspeakable”, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s spokesperson has said, stressing the need for men to get involved in halting violence against women. Ban’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric... read more »
AAP crisis: Kejriwal insisted on ouster of Prashant Bhushan, Yogendra Yadav...
NEW DELHI: AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal stamped his dominance over the party on Wednesday when two of his critics, Prashant Bhushan and Yogendra Yadav, were removed from the Political Affairs Committee, while his own offer of resignation as national convener of AAP was unanimously turned down. While... read more »
Turkish Airlines plane crash-lands after overshooting runway
A Turkish Airlines plane has crashed after overshooting the runway as it tried to land in dense fog at an airport in Nepal. The Airbus A330’s front landing gear collapsed and the plane nose-dived on the runway at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. No passengers on the flight,... read more »
Documentary on 2012 Delhi gang rape banned in India
A documentary film about the fatal gang rape of a woman in New Delhi in 2012 has been banned in India over concerns that derogatory comments made by one of the rapists could create an atmosphere of fear and tension, a police official said. Leslee Udwin’s “India’s Daughter”... read more »
G20 summit: World leaders meet in Brisbane
The two-day summit, attended by the US, Chinese and Russian leaders among others, will focus on promoting growth. In a speech, US President Barack Obama sought to reassure Asia-Pacific... read more »
Islamic State leader urges attacks in Saudi Arabia
BEIRUT: Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi called for attacks against the rulers of Saudi Arabia in a speech purported to be in his name on Thursday, saying his self-declared... read more »
Obama Meets Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi
President Barack Obama holds talks Friday with Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, as questions in the Southeast Asian nation mount over the direction and pace of democratic reforms... read more »
PM Modi likely to raise black money issue at G20 meet in Australia
As India attempts to unearth black money stashed abroad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will push for stepping up global cooperation against the key issue of cross border tax avoidance and... read more »
Bombay HC stays Maharashtra govt’s decision to give 16% res...
MUMBAI: The Bombay high court on Friday stayed Maharashtra government’s decision to give 16 per cent reservation to Marathas in public service and educational institutions. The HC also stayed... read more »
