Manual scavenging deaths rock Vijayawada: Two die after entering manhole
Even after the inhuman practice of manual scavenging was banned under the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013, several people continue to die across India, in order to make a living. In a tragic incident, Vijayawada witnessed the death of two sanitation workers on Wednesday who asphyxiated and died inside a […]
TVF sexual harassment case: Arunabh needs to be hauled up legally, says activist Vrinda Grover
Noted lawyer and human rights activist Vrinda Grover on Wednesday said digital entertainment start-up The Viral Fever (TVF), whose CEO Arunabh Kumar has been accused of sexual harassment, should be hauled up in court. Grover said the respective state government and women’s commission need to step in. “If this person has been found wanting, the […]
Hyderabad in race to make iPhone – The Hindu
Hyderabad in race to make iPhoneThe HinduThe Apple map development centre has already been set up in Gachibowli here and the company is scouting for suitable place to set up its phone manufacturing facility at various places, including Hyderabad. Disclosing this in the Legislative Council …and more »
Astana 3: Continued International Efforts to Find Solution to Syrian Crisis
Doha, March 15 (QNA) – Successive developments are emerging from Syrian peace talks (Astana 3) being held under the auspices of the United Nations in the Kazakhstan capital Astana. After the peace talks collapsed due to the opposition boycott announced yesterday, hope is restored to the talks again as political circles are awaiting the arrival […]
Tunisian Minister of Education Confirms Strong Relations with Qatar
Doha, March 15 (QNA) – Tunisia’s Minister of Education Naji Djelloul described the strong relations between Qatar and Tunisia as historic and unique, noting Qatar’s support to his country in different fields including education. Speaking to Qatar News Agency (QNA) during his visit to Doha he said the relations between both countries are special in […]
Australian Aid Worker Kidnapped in Afghanistan Freed
Canberra, March 15 (QNA) – An Australian aid worker kidnapped in the Afghan capital of Kabul last November has been released, the Australian government has confirmed to CNN. “An Australian woman kidnapped in Afghanistan has been released. We thank the authorities in Afghanistan for their support and assistance,” a spokesman for Australia’s Department of Foreign […]
IOM: Nearly 100,000 Iraqis Flee Battle for West Mosul
Baghdad, March 15 (QNA) – Nearly 100,000 Iraqis have fled the battle to retake west Mosul from the Islamic State jihadist group, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Wednesday. Iraqi forces launched a major push last month to recapture west Mosul, which is the most populated urban area still held by IS, with […]
HH the Emir of Qatar, President of Turkmenistan Hold Official Talks
Doha, March 15 (QNA) – A session of official talks was held at the Emiri Diwan here on Wednesday between the State of Qatar under HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani and the Republic of Turkmenistan led by President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. Talks during the session dealt with bilateral relations between the two countries […]
HH the Emir of Qatar Holds Telephone Conversation with Indian Prime Minister
Doha, March 15 (QNA) – HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani on Wednesday held a phone conversation with Prime Minister of the friendly Republic of India Narendra Modi. The call discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and means of enhancing them, in addition to the latest regional and international developments. (QNA)
Bahraini Police Patrol Targeted by Gunfire
Manama, March 15 (QNA) – An on-duty Bahraini police patrol was targeted by Kalashnikov gunfire at dawn today in Salmabad area, Bahrain’s Ministry of Interior said in a statement. The vehicle sustained damages, no physical injuries were reported. An investigation was launched, added the statement carried by Bahrain News Agency. (QNA)
