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UN chief warns against criminal exploitation of COVID-19 recovery resources

UN human rights chief hopes for equitable solution to farmers’ agitation; India responds forcefully

11:42 pm February 26, 2021

Geneva: UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Friday expressed hope that the ongoing dialogue efforts between the Indian government and the farmers protesting against the new farm laws will lead to an ”equitable solution” to the ”crisis” that respects the rights of all. Updating the UN Human Rights Council on recent human rights issues in more than 50 countries, including China, Pakistan and Russia, Bachelet also […]

Eight-phase West Bengal polls keeping in mind festivals, deployment of forces: Officials

11:31 pm February 26, 2021

New Delhi: With the Election Commission (EC) facing flak from some quarters for announcing eight-phase Assembly polls in West Bengal, officials on Friday said the polling had to be spread out due to festivals, the movement of security forces and an increased number of polling stations keeping in mind the Covid protocols. Responding to questions on the increased number of phases in West […]

EC announces assembly polls: Cong welcomes decision, says people will give ‘befitting’ reply to BJP

11:29 pm February 26, 2021

New Delhi: The Congress on Friday welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of the schedule of assembly elections in four states and a Union territory and said people will give a ”befitting reply” to the BJP for its ”anti-people” policies. The Opposition party also hoped that the Election Commission, fulfilling its constitutional responsibilities, will conduct the elections impartially without any ”fear […]

TMC, other oppn parties question 8-phase polls in Bengal; BJP welcomes EC decision

11:14 pm February 26, 2021

New Delhi: Several opposition parties, including the TMC, on Friday questioned the need for an eight-phase election in West Bengal even as BJP leaders welcomed the EC’s decision and said anti-social elements need to be controlled for peaceful polls. Voting for the West Bengal Assembly polls will begin on March 27 and continue till April 29, while counting of votes will […]

Rahul emphasises power of local languages

I admire what you do: Rahul Gandhi tells fishermen of Kerala; sails with them

1:57 pm February 24, 2021

Kollam: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday turned seafarer and pulled the net with local fisherman in high sea here to get a taste of their life and understand the issues facing them. In an emotional talk with thousands of fisherfolk, including women gathered at the Thangassery beach in this southern coastal district, the Nehru […]