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CMS holds Global Interfaith Convention to promote communal harmony

Child care crisis pushes US mothers out of the labour force

8:23 pm September 5, 2020

New York: Angela Wynn had just launched her own project management business, hitting a career stride after years of struggle that began with earning an undergraduate degree as a single mother. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, forcing many schools to shift online. The now-married mother of five saw little choice but to give up her […]

Pentagon orders shutdown of Stars and Stripes newspaper

11:01 pm September 4, 2020

Washington: The Pentagon has ordered the military’s independent newspaper, Stars and Stripes, to cease publication at the end of the month, despite Congressional efforts to continue funding the century-old publication. The order to halt publication by Sept. 30, and dissolve the organization by the end of January, is the latest salvo in the Pentagon’s move earlier this year […]

Delhi riots: Court sends Sharjeel Imam to 14-days judicial custody in UAPA case

8:10 pm September 3, 2020

New Delhi: A Delhi court Wednesday sent JNU student Sharjeel Imam, arrested under the stringent anti-terror law — Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, to judicial custody for 14 days in a case related to communal violence in north east Delhi in February. Imam was arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police on August 25 for […]

India tightens regulatory grip on Facebook, WhatsApp with new rules

Facebook responds to Cong’s charge of political bias, says it is non-partisan and denounces hate

5:19 pm September 3, 2020

New Delhi: Amid a raging controversy over Facebook’s alleged political bias and interference in India’s democratic process, the social media giant has told the Congress that it is non-partisan, denounces hate and bigotry in all forms and strives to ensure that its platforms remain a space where people can express themselves freely Responding to concerns […]

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

2:54 pm September 2, 2020

Washington: President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have condoled the demise of former president Pranab Mukherjee, terming him a “great leader” whose “visionary leadership” helped India’s rise as a global power and paved the way for a stronger US-India partnership. Mukherjee died on Monday evening following a 21-day battle with multiple ailments. He was 84. The long-time Congress leader […]