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Iran executes man from persecuted Sufi minority sect after 'flawed trial'

Iran's Gonabadi Dervishes, face discrimination, harassment, arbitrary arrest and detention. The executed man, Mohammad Salas, was from this Sufi minority sect. Rights groups say his trial was unfair.

Jun 18, 2018

Nepal PM Oli to build railway link to strategic ally China: How will India react?

Once Nepal and China sign a pact for the Tibet-Kathmandu rail link, the two nations will conduct a feasibility study for the railway line, which is likely to be completed in the next four years. India is yet to react to the move, which is likely to raise concerns including on the security front.

Jun 18, 2018

Ryan Reynolds shares hilarious Father's Day message

On June 17, the world celebrated fathers on the occasion of Father's Day. Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds took to Twitter and shared a special message on the occasion.

Jun 18, 2018

Shujaat Bukhari dead: Funeral at Baramulla district, J&K police release images of suspects

Shujaat Bukhari, veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Rising Kashmir, was shot dead in Srinagar on Thursday, June 14, when he had stepped out of the office in Press Colony and was going home for Iftaar. Bukhari's funeral will be held at 11 am in the Baramulla district.

Jun 15, 2018

Rising Kashmir editor-in-chief Shujaat Bukhari shot dead ahead of Eid; politicians, media bodies condemn killing

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh termed the killing an "act of cowardice".

Jun 15, 2018

India hits back at United Nations' first-ever report on Kashmir, calls it 'overtly prejudiced and fallacious'

In response to the United Nation's first-ever report on Kashmir, the Ministry of External Affairs has rejected it and labeled it as "fallacious, tendentious and motivated."

Jun 14, 2018

UN calls into question 'rights violations' in first ever Kashmir report ; India labels it 'fallacious'

The United Nations report also stated that "Indian security forces used excessive force that led to unlawful killings and a very high number of injuries."

Jun 14, 2018

US Election 2016 unleashes new row between Facebook, media outlets over political ads

News associations slammed Facebook for making the changes in its ad policies, which came following the misuse of the social media platform by Russian actors during US presidential election 2016.

Jun 13, 2018

Chess star Soumya Swaminathan winning hearts with anti-hijab statement: Full text and reactions

Quite a few Facebook users have lauded Soumya for a taking a brave stand against Iran's compulsory headscarf law. The Grandmaster from India has decided to not travel to the Islamist Republic for a continental tournament next month.

Jun 13, 2018

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

The 29-year-old chess Grandmaster expressed regret at missing an important tournament but insisted it was the only way to prevent her personal rights from getting violated because of the compulsory headscarf rule in Iran.

Jun 13, 2018

Dutch police train eagles to hunt drones

UK, Italy and Sweden help abusive states suppress human rights and press freedom - Amnesty

Abusive regimes around the world use sophisticated electronic surveillance equipment sourced from European countries for suppressing rights groups, activists and journalists.

Jun 12, 2018

Argentina at Fifa World Cup 2018: Full team profile and players to watch out for

Argentina, the runners-up from 2014 edition, are certainly not the favourites but Lionel Messi's presence makes them a formidable squad. Here's a list of five players who could shine for the La Albiceleste in Russia.

Jun 12, 2018

Happy birthday Sonam: Kapoor-Anand Ahuja wedding photographer spills the beans about the couple [Exclusive]

Sonam Kapoor celebrates her 33rd birthday today, June 9. The actress has been having a fantastic few months thanks to her wedding to Anand Ahuja, the success of Veere Di Wedding and more.

Jun 9, 2018

Congress leaders Shantaram Naik, LP Shahi pass away: Here's a look at their political careers

The former Goa Congress chief, Shantaram Naik, was instrumental in helping Goa attain statehood. Shahi, another veteran leader from Bihar, was elected as MLA in 1980.

Jun 9, 2018

China's Ramadan crackdown complete with concentration camps back to haunt Uyghur Muslims

As part of the crackdown, the Chinese government prohibits Uyghur Muslims from following religious practices and they aren't allowed to observe a fast during the holy month of Ramadan. In fact, government employees are prohibited from fasting and even visiting mosques during Ramadan.

Jun 7, 2018

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Search Results for: freedom 251

Iran executes man from persecuted Sufi minority sect after 'flawed trial'

Nepal PM Oli to build railway link to strategic ally China: How will India react?

Ryan Reynolds shares hilarious Father's Day message

Shujaat Bukhari dead: Funeral at Baramulla district, J&K police release images of suspects

Rising Kashmir editor-in-chief Shujaat Bukhari shot dead ahead of Eid; politicians, media bodies condemn killing

India hits back at United Nations' first-ever report on Kashmir, calls it 'overtly prejudiced and fallacious'

UN calls into question 'rights violations' in first ever Kashmir report ; India labels it 'fallacious'

US Election 2016 unleashes new row between Facebook, media outlets over political ads

Chess star Soumya Swaminathan winning hearts with anti-hijab statement: Full text and reactions

Compulsory headscarf rule irks Soumya Swaminathan as Indian chess ace snubs tournament in Iran

UK, Italy and Sweden help abusive states suppress human rights and press freedom - Amnesty

Argentina at Fifa World Cup 2018: Full team profile and players to watch out for

Happy birthday Sonam: Kapoor-Anand Ahuja wedding photographer spills the beans about the couple [Exclusive]

Congress leaders Shantaram Naik, LP Shahi pass away: Here's a look at their political careers

China's Ramadan crackdown complete with concentration camps back to haunt Uyghur Muslims

Time for India to follow suit? France, Germany, Netherlands, US banned use of EVMs [here's why]

Dhanush's Captain Miller has no buyers in Telugu states? Here's why

Deepika Padukone is a sight to behold in velvet gown; attends Academy Museum Gala with Selena Gomez, Dua Lip [see pics]