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United States Commission on International Religious Freedom

MEA slams 'biased' USCIRF report calling India 'country of particular concern' over religious freedom

The USCIRF is an independent federal government entity set up by the US Congress to monitor and report on religious freedom in the world.

Apr 29, 2020

Do you remember when Tiger Shroff beat up Undertaker's protégé?

Tiger Shroff's career in Bollywood has seen many accomplishments. But one of them has been fighting a former student of The Undertaker.

Apr 28, 2020

Yemen separatists announce self-rule in south, complicating peace efforts

Yemen's main southern separatist group announced early on Sunday it would establish self-rule in areas under its control, which the Saudi-backed government warned would have "catastrophic consequences".

Apr 27, 2020

Saudi Arabia abolishes flogging; other barbaric punishments in Kingdom

The Kingdom doesn't have any written penal code and code of criminal and judicial procedures. The courts have the power to determine what makes a criminal offence and what punishment will be given for crimes.

Apr 26, 2020

Deadly locust invasion to starve millions worldwide; COVID-19 not only worry

Locust swarms if not dealt with in time will pose a greater threat to humanity than the coronavirus pandemic and we have only a few weeks left for dealing with the locusts

Apr 25, 2020

Mecca, Medina shut during Ramadan: No Taraweeh, Eid prayers

Two holiest Islamic sites in the world remain closed during Ramadan, the holiest month in Islam. Here's what the authorities have advised.

Apr 24, 2020

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When is Ramadan in Maharashtra? Timetable for holy month of fasting

Ramadan is expected to start in India on Saturday, April 25, but some states will observe the first fast on Friday.

Apr 23, 2020

Ramadan 2020 date in India: Confusion erupts after sighting moon in Karnataka, Kerala

Two southern Indian states are expected to commence Ramadan on Friday, April 24. Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries are also observing the holy month of Ramzan tomorrow.

Apr 23, 2020

Oil prices hit 1990s low as coronavirus triggers demand shock

The falls follow two of the wildest days in the history of oil trading, as worldwide supply looks set to overwhelm demand for months to come and current production cuts fall far short of offsetting that glut.

Apr 22, 2020

Facebook-Jio deal worth Rs 43,574 crore, largest FDI in India's tech sector; read statement

Facebook announced an investment of USD 5.7 billion (Rs 43,574 crore) for acquiring a minority stake in Jio Platforms Ltd. Reliance, in a statement, said Facebook's investment will translate into a 9.99 per cent equity stake in Jio Platforms.

Apr 22, 2020

Pakistani govt brings back VIPs from London, says 'ordinary citizens can wait'

While coronavirus does not discriminate, it seems the Pakistani government clearly does.

Apr 17, 2020

WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2017 inductee Kurt Angle

Shocking! Kurt Angle and Rusev among more than dozen wrestlers fired by WWE

WWE stunned everyone by deciding to release more than a dozen wrestlers which includes many stars who were a key part of current storylines.

Apr 16, 2020

Ramadan 2020 date in India: When will Muslims start annual month of fasting this year?

Ramadan (Ramzan) will commence in India and around the world later this month, beginning a month of fasting during the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 10, 2020

War-torn Yemen confirms first coronavirus case; braces for outbreak

The news came after a nationwide ceasefire began on Thursday over the virus pandemic. A Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi movement announced it would halt military operations for two weeks, but the Houthis have yet to agree.