Turkish authorities should investigate multiple incidents of journalists being attacked or obstructed from reporting during the country’s recent election, and the media watchdog RTÜK should treat all outlets equally regardless of political stance, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) said. During the second round of presidential election on Sunday, May 28, at least two journalists were physically attacked, others were obstructed from their work, and one was briefly detained, according to news reports and tweets from the journalists and their outlets. On Tuesday, RTÜK announced that it was investigating seven critical outlets in relation to their broadcasts during the run-off,…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda on Thursday vowed to resolve the vexed boundary dispute under the spirit of friendship even as the two sides signed several major pacts, including one on increasing New Delhi’s import of power from the neighbouring country to 10,000 MW in the next 10 years. In the wide-ranging talks between PM Modi and Prachanda, the Indian side agreed to the first trilateral power trade from Nepal to Bangladesh through India for up to 40 MW, a move that is seen as a significant step towards ensuring greater regional cooperation.…
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said that diplomacy will be a driving force in India’s prosperity since it will foster confidence amongst nations. Congratulating the trainee officers on their selection, Goyal said, “Being a part of the government gives you the opportunity to serve the country and you will be the brand ambassadors of the country. How you deal and work with Indian people in need and under stress will make a big difference in their lives. Remember, wherever in the world you are posted, you would be serving the nation”. He further said that no country can…
In accordance with the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), a milestone of 5 crore hospital admissions totalling US$ 7.47 billion (Rs. 61,501 crore) was reached. The National Health Authority’s (NHA) flagship programme offers 12 crore eligible families a health benefit of US$ 6,100 (Rs. 5 lakh) per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation. AB PM-JAY was introduced with the goal of achieving universal health coverage, according to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NHA. In its fifth year of operation, the programme is assisting millions of participants from poor and vulnerable households by…
By Nava J Thakuria, Senior Journalist from North East It’s shocking to report that a number of Guwahati-based scribes and RTI (right to information) activists have been facing interrogation and even arrest by Assam chief minister’s special vigilance cell following the allegations of Sewali Devi Sharma, the prime accused in Rs 105 crore State council of educational research and training (SCERT) scam, as being blackmailers to her in different occasions. The arrestees include a lady reporter (identified as Pujamoni Das alias Honey Kashyap, who reportedly took a large volume of money from Ms Sharma, along with a satellite news channel…
Five months on from the World Cup final, migrant workers continue to report exploitative labor practices and mistreatment at the hands of Qatari authorities. Three former security guards have been jailed in Qatar for four months following their repeated requests for unpaid wages from their employer, Stark Security Services. Though lauded by FIFA as an opportunity to improve Qatar’s treatment of migrant workers, workers who toiled to make the world’s largest sporting tournament happen continue to report how the World Cup has not in reality changed things for the better. Shakir Ullah, Zafar Iqbal, and another colleague were amongst hundreds…
India’s defence exports hit a record high in FY23, rising from about US$ 82.9 million (Rs. 686 Crore) in FY14 to about US$ 1.9 billion (Rs. 16,000 Crore). Ministry of Information and Broadcasting informed in a press release that this surge, a 23-fold increase, highlights India’s significant advancement in the global defence manufacturing industry. The ministry noted, “With exports reaching more than 85 countries, India’s defence industry has shown its capability of design and development to the world, with 100 firms exporting defence products at present.” The ministry stressed that the government has implemented several policy initiatives over the past…
Last week, the UN chief was presented with a report by a High-Level Advisory Board which he had set up to propose measures to make multilateralism more effective. The document titled “Breakthrough for People and Planet” puts forward numerous recommendations that relate to six “transformative shifts” the panel believes will “help tackle the challenges facing us today and those on the horizon.” The report highlights the need of “rebuilding trust” in multilateralism through “inclusion and accountability”, “regaining balance with nature and providing clean energy for all”, ensuring “sustainable finance”, a “just digital transition”, “effective collective security arrangements” as well as…
As his government completed nine years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his every decision has been guided by the desire to improve the lives of people. “Today, as we complete 9 years in service to the nation, I am filled with humility and gratitude. “Every decision made, every action taken, has been guided by the desire to improve the lives of people. We will keep working even harder to build a developed India,” he tweeted. He also shared an infographic on his government’s welfare works. “Over the past 9 years, we have strived to uphold the dignity and…
As the space race intensifies, China on Tuesday launched Shenzhou-16 spacecraft with a three-person crew to its orbiting space station. It is the fifth manned mission to the Chinese space outpost since 2021, state media reported. The Shenzhou-16 or “Divine Vessel” spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan launch center on the edge of the Gobi Desert in northwestern China just after 9:30 a.m. (0130 GMT). The launch was a “complete success” and the “astronauts are in good condition” said Zou Lipeng, director of Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. The Shenzhou-16 mission is led by Jing Haipeng, 56, China’s senior spacecraft pilot.…