South Asia

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands appropriate action against perpetrators

7:35 pm January 30, 2021

Washington: Unknown miscreants have vandalised, broken and ripped from the base a statue of Mahatma Gandhi in a park in the US state of California, evoking a strong response from India which sought a thorough investigation and appropriate action against those responsible for the ”despicable act.” The 6-ft tall, 650-pound (294 kg) bronze statue of Gandhi, in the Central Park of the City […]

India, a true friend, using its pharma to help global community flight COVID-19: US

11:31 pm January 22, 2021

New York: The Joe Biden-led US government has applauded India for sending supplies of COVID-19 vaccine to a host of South Asian nations, calling India ”a true friend” who is using its pharmaceutical sector to help the global community. ”We applaud India’s role in global health, sharing millions of doses of COVID-19 vaccine in South Asia. India’s free shipments of vaccine […]

Issue of proposed tractor rally in executive domain, says SC; Centre withdraws plea

4:55 pm January 20, 2021

New Delhi: The issue of the proposed tractor rally on the Republic day by farmers protesting against the new farms laws is in “executive domain”, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday after which the Centre withdrew its plea seeking an injunction against such a march on January 26. A bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde said that […]

SC to hear pleas on farm laws after recusal of member from panel set up to resolve impasse

3:20 pm January 17, 2021

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday the pleas relating to controversial farm laws and the ongoing farmers’ protest at Delhi borders. The apex court may take into account the matter of recusal of a member of the committee set up by it to resolve the impasse. The top court would also hear […]

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

Kerala’s Gender Park to sign MoU with UN Women

3:16 pm December 18, 2020

Thiruvananthapuram: The Gender Park, an autonomous body under the Kerala government, is all set to partner with UN Women to further the cause of women empowerment and function as a South Asia hub for gender equality. The Memorandum of Understanding to formalise the partnership would be signed in the presence of the state’s Chief Minister […]