CIVIL RIGHTS

The Supreme Court is scheduled to consider on July 10 a batch of pleas seeking review of its last year's judgement which refused to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriage. According to the cause list of July 10 uploaded on the apex court webs...

Thousands of people are fleeing Myanmar due to the military junta's announcement of conscription to bolster its forces against armed groups challenging its power. The exodus is driven by fear of forced recruitment, with reports of human rights abuse...

Microsoft agrees to pay $14 million to settle claims of retaliating against workers for taking leave in California. The settlement also mandates hiring a consultant and providing training to prevent future discrimination.

The far-right National Rally surged ahead in France’s first round of legislative elections, projected to win about one-third of the national vote. This poses a significant challenge to centrist President Emmanuel Macron. If the National Rally secure...

Union Minister of Civil Aviation K Ram Mohan Naidu announced a compensation of Rs 20 lakh for the deceased and Rs 3 lakh for the injured in the Delhi Airport canopy collapse. He assured thorough inspections to prevent further casualties, clarifying ...

A six-foot-tall wax statue of Abraham Lincoln melted in Washington, D.C., as temperatures reached 37 degrees Celsius over the weekend. The statue, located at Camp Barker, a historic Civil War-era site, was created by artist Sandy Williams IV as part...

Signs of acrimony between the BJP-led govt and the opposition were visible at the start of the first parliamentary session of Modi 3.0. A united opposition — which won about 230 of the 543 seats in the Lok Sabha — are opposing the BJP’s selection of...

Taliban authorities will attend the third round of United Nations-hosted talks on Afghanistan in the Qatari capital, a government spokesman said on Sunday, after snubbing an invitation to the previous round. A key element of the talks held in the Gu...

The 2024 ICC Men's T20 World Cup aims to make cricket more than an immigrant-expatriate's game in the US. Despite lack of public interest and substandard pitches, the event has served a limited purpose of raising awareness. India, which claims the g...

Shondaland’s Black Barbie trailer showcases the creation of influential dolls. It highlights interviews with key women at Mattel and their impact on the Barbie brand. The documentary delves into the history, civil rights impact, and the role of imag...

Malaysia Airlines is facing challenges in expanding its operations in India due to a shortage of flying rights. The airline has exhausted its rights to Indian metros and is now planning to increase frequency from Amritsar to seven flights per week f...

In Karnataka's Hassan, a march was to demand justice for victims of alleged sexual abuse by suspended JD(S) leader Prajwal Revanna. The participants urged for the arrest of the accused. Organized by 'Naveddu Nilladiddare' human rights collective, th...

GoAir has temporarily lost its slots and foreign bilateral rights to other airlines like Air India and IndiGo amidst diminishing chances of revival. In order for airlines from one country to operate international flights to another country, a bilate...

Swati Maliwal News: AAP Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal, who alleges she was assaulted by Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's aide Bibhav Kumar, reportedly has bruises on her left leg dorsal and right cheek, as per her medical report.

The Delhi High Court declined to cap airfares across India, stating that the airline industry is highly competitive and faces significant losses. The court emphasized that market forces should determine ticket prices and that the industry is already...

The Arizona House last week passed the measure after a handful of Republicans broke party ranks and voted with Democrats to send it to the Senate.

'In the upcoming US election, the war in Gaza is absolutely a wedge issue in the Democratic party — some parts of it are staunchly pro-Israel and others, particularly younger people and ArabAmericans, are very critical of President Biden’s policies ...

India and the United States regularly consult at the highest levels on issues like democracy and human rights, a senior US State Department official said on Monday, after a US government report alleged that there were significant human rights abuses...

Deciding on a career path after college can be challenging. While some individuals have a clear sense of direction early on, many others must navigate through uncertainties. The ongoing discussion about aspirants devoting several years of their prim...