Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote? | News

Will new criminal bills turn India into a police state ahead of 2024 vote? | News

New Delhi, India – Late last month India’s parliament passed two sets of controversial legislation in the biggest overhaul of the criminal justice system and telecom laws that critics say could greatly increase police powers and facilitate mass surveillance. The first set of legislations comprises three criminal laws – Bharatiya…

Pakistan says two children killed in attack by Iran | Drone Strikes

Pakistan says two children killed in attack by Iran | Drone Strikes

NewsFeed Pakistan has said two children were killed and three others injured after neighbouring Iran launched air attacks in Pakistan’s Balochistan province. Pakistan said it had summoned Tehran’s top diplomat in Islamabad over the incident. Published On 17 Jan 202417 Jan 2024 Check out our Latest News and Follow us…

Pakistan says two children killed in ‘completely unacceptable’ Iran attack | Military News

Pakistan says two children killed in ‘completely unacceptable’ Iran attack | Military News

Islamabad accuses Iran of violating its airspace in attack targeting armed group Jaish al-Adl and summons ambassador. Pakistan has said two children were killed and three others injured after neighbouring Iran launched air attacks that Islamabad described as a violation of its airspace. Pakistan said it had summoned Tehran’s top…

With controversial temple launch, Modi to start 2024 India re-election bid | Politics

With controversial temple launch, Modi to start 2024 India re-election bid | Politics

Ayodhya, India – For hundreds of years, a journey to Ayodhya for many Hindu pilgrims meant a walk down narrow lanes to the Hanuman Garhi Mandir, a temple honouring Hanuman, the monkey god. Now a wide street leads to the shrine, with shops on both sides selling sweetmeats as offerings…

‘Election engineering’: Is Pakistan’s February vote already rigged? | Elections News

‘Election engineering’: Is Pakistan’s February vote already rigged? | Elections News

Islamabad, Pakistan — A former prime minister is in jail. Election authorities are busy stopping his party’s candidates from contesting. And another ex-premier, previously imprisoned and then in exile, is now back, with the cases against him dropped. Less than a month before Pakistan holds its 12th general elections on February 8,…

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up? | AFC Asian Cup

AFC Asian Cup 2023: Will India, the ‘sleeping giant’ of football, wake up? | AFC Asian Cup

Mumbai, India – For decades, India has lived with the label of being the “sleeping giant” of football. With a population of 1.4 billion, highest in the world, there is a prevailing sentiment that India is underrepresented in international football. Compared to its dominance in cricket, the country lags far…

UN ‘concerned’ Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations | Women’s Rights News

UN ‘concerned’ Taliban detaining Afghan women for dress code violations | Women’s Rights News

Taliban chief spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid says the UN preoccupation with Afghan women is unwarranted. The United Nations mission in Afghanistan is “deeply concerned” about Taliban authorities arbitrarily arresting and detaining women and girls it accuses of violating dress codes regarding the Islamic headscarf, or hijab. In a statement on Thursday,…