Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir – United Nations experts have expressed concern over “repressive measures and broader pattern of systematic infringements of fundamental rights” in Indian-administered Kashmir and asked the Indian government to respond to allegations of rights violations in the disputed region.
In a letter sent to the Indian government at the end of March and made public on Monday, five UN experts sought New Delhi’s response to three main allegations: the “enforced disappearance” of Naseer Ahmad Wani from southern Kashmir’s Shopian district, the “extrajudicial killing” of Irfan Ahmad Dar in north Kashmir’s Sopore, and the “arbitrary detention” of pro-India leader Waheed-Ur-Rehman Para from Pulwama.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hit out at Rahul Gandhi for accusing the BJP of spreading hatred and violence in the country, saying it was his party which is dousing the fire lit by the Congress.
Veteran actor Shashi Kapoor was battling a prolonge illness and took his last breath at the Kokolaben Ambani Hospital on Monday. The Deewar actor, 79, was part of more than 150 movies and has recieved several awards for his immense contribution to Hindi cinema.
Rajnath Singh s Russia Visit: Terrorism, organized crime top agenda
Rajnath Singh s Russia Visit: Terrorism, organized crime top agenda
A Pact On Cooperation In Tackling All Forms Of Terrorism Will Be Signed Between Singh And The Minister For Internal Affairs Of Russia, Vladimir Kolokoltsev PTI | Updated on: 22 Nov 2017, 06:52:59 PM
New Delhi:
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will pay a three-day visit to Russia from November 27 to November 29, officials said on Wednesday.
Singh will hold meetings with the Minister for Internal Affairs of Russia, Vladimir Kolokoltsev and other top leaders. The meetings will cover mutual cooperation in tackling all forms of terrorism, ways to strengthen cooperation in tackling organized crime, smuggling of narcotics, fake currency notes, and cybercrime.
UP civic body polls: 5 factors why elections are litmus Test for Yogi Adityanath govt
UP civic body polls: 5 factors why elections are litmus Test for Yogi Adityanath govt
The First Phase Of Polling For Election To The Civic Bodies In Uttar Pradesh Began On Wednesday. The Voting Is Being Held For Five Municipal Corporations, 71 Nagar Palika Parishads And 154 Nagar Panchayats Spread Over 24 Districts.
News Nation Bureau | Edited By : Gautam Lalotra | Updated on: 22 Nov 2017, 12:06:24 PM
New Delhi:
The first phase of polling for election to the civic bodies in Uttar Pradesh began on Wednesday. The voting is being held for five municipal corporations, 71 nagar palika parishads and 154 nagar panchayats spread over 24 districts.