ICC chief prosecutor suspended pending decision by oversight body over sexual misconduct allegations
A final decision on the fate of the British barrister is now up to the Assembly of States Parties, the body that oversees the ICC, which will hold a special session to decide if Mr. Khan can remain in his job at the global court. A final decision on the [...]
CM Omar Abdullah seeks INDIA bloc’s support for J&K Statehood restoration
“If Mr. Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti [of the Peoples Democratic Party] succeed in persuading the INDIA bloc to issue a joint statement supporting the restoration of Jammu and Kashmir’s special constitutional status, Statehood and other political rights, it would be a significant step,” said Awami Ittehad Party leader and legislator [...]
West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat scheme
“The portability feature of PM-JAY would be particularly beneficial for migrant workers from West Bengal and their families. Beneficiaries working or residing in other States would be able to access cashless treatment at nearby empanelled hospitals across the countr,’’ said Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda “The portability feature of PM-JAY [...]
Rajya Sabha polls: M.P. Congress mulls moving MLAs away as BJP fields candidate on third seat
The BJP’s move pushed the Congress into alert mode with Leader of Opposition in the Assembly Umang Singhar hosting party MLAs and senior leaders over dinner at his residence and to discuss the election strategy. The BJP’s move pushed the Congress into alert mode with Leader of Opposition in the [...]
Monsoon enters South Konkan, State advises farmers to defer sowing
The Agriculture and Disaster Management Department has forecast rainfall in parts of Sindhudurg and Ratnagiri districts until June 9; in other regions of Maharashtra, the monsoon’s progress and rainfall intensity are expected to remain low over the next week. The Agriculture and Disaster Management Department has forecast rainfall in parts [...]
PDP leaders plough paddy fields to protest govt. takeover of land from farmers in Pulwama
Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Pulwama’s Padgampora, said small patches of 3-4 kanals of land were being utilised by locals to procure rice and feed for cattle; “If the government takes the land, it will have a severe impact on locals,” said Mr. Ahmad. Shabir Ahmad, a farmer from Pulwama’s [...]