It is wrong to equate judges with God: CJI Chandrachud
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) The Chief Justice of India (CJI), DY Chandrachud, on Saturday, observed that the trend of equating judges with God is dangerous since the task of judges is to serve public interest. “Too very often, we are addressed as Honour or as Lordship or as Ladyship. There is a very grave danger […]
Judicial system should be politically unbiased: Mamata Banerjee
Kolkata, June 29 (IANS) The judicial system of the country should be politically unbiased, honest and pure, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Saturday. “We have 88 fast-track courts in West Bengal, out of which 55 are for women only. We have 99 human rights courts in the state. My only plea is […]
11 Palestinians killed in Israeli bombing in Rafah
Gaza, June 29 (IANS) At least 11 Palestinians were killed by an Israeli attack on tents housing displaced individuals in western Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city, Palestinian security and medical sources said. The Israeli army fired artillery shells and bullets at the tents in the Al-Mawasi area, Xinhua news agency reported on Friday. The shelling began […]
Palestine condemns Israel’s legalisation of 5 settlement outposts in West Bank
Ramallah, June 29 (IANS) The Palestinian Foreign Ministry has condemned the Israeli cabinet’s move to legalise five settlement outposts in the West Bank and advance plans to build thousands of new units across the occupied territory. The Ministry said on Friday in a press statement that it “views with extreme seriousness that the Israeli government […]
UN Security Council urges enhanced efforts to protect civilians in armed conflict
United Nations, June 29 (IANS) The UN Security Council has adopted a presidential statement calling on member states to redouble efforts to strengthen the protection of civilians in armed conflict. Expressing concern about the reports of a dramatic increase in missing persons in armed conflict, the council unanimously adopted the presidential statement aimed at reversing […]
Turkey removed from money laundering grey list
Ankara, June 29 (IANS) The global financial crime watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had removed Turkey from its “grey list” of countries that require special scrutiny, the country’s Finance and Treasury Ministry said. “As a result of the steps taken in the right direction, Turkey has been removed from the grey list,” said the […]
US-British coalition launches 4 airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah airport
Sanaa, June 29 (IANS) Warplanes of the US-British coalition launched four airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled Hodeidah airport in western Yemen, the media reported. The Houthi-run al-Masirah TV did not provide further details, but residents said on Friday that the strikes hit Houthi military mobile targets inside the airport. The airport has been closed since late […]
Mongolia’s ruling party declares victory in parliamentary elections
Ulan Bator, June 29 (IANS) Mongolia’s ruling party, the Mongolian People’s Party (MPP), declared victory in the parliamentary elections held after provisional results from the General Election Commission (GEC) showed that the party had won a majority. “I would like to thank all the voters who actively participated and voted in the ninth parliamentary elections. […]
UNHCR provides support for over 4,800 Sudanese refugees in Libya
Tripoli, June 29 (IANS) The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it has provided critical support for more than 4,800 Sudanese refugees in Libya so far this year. “Critical support such as access to medical assistance, hygiene kits, kitchen sets, solar lamps, and cash assistance has been provided to over 4,800 Sudanese refugees […]
Yemen’s Houthis launch fresh attacks against oil tanker, cargo ships
Sanaa, June 29 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group has said in a statement that they have launched multiple attacks against an oil tanker and other cargo ships, including a joint attack with the Iraqi Islamic Resistance. “Our armed forces carried out several qualitative military operations, including a joint military operation with the Islamic Resistance in Iraq […]
