By Arti Bali New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Amid growing strains in India–US relations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a crucial diplomatic tour of two high-profile back-to-back visits including Japan on August 30 for annual talks with his counterpart followed by China for the SCO Summit from August 31 to September 1. Prime…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The World Health Organization (WHO) has called upon the international health community to ensure active participation of pregnant women in vital TB research and clinical trials. Currently, pregnant and lactating women are routinely left out of such studies. However, the WHO noted that more than 200,000 pregnant and postpartum women…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court Women Lawyers’ Association (SCWLA) has strongly condemned the recent remarks of former Supreme Court judge Justice Markandey Katju, describing them as “misogynistic” and an assault on the dignity of women in the legal profession. Justice Katju, in a controversial comment, suggested that women lawyers could secure favorable…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Congress today welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the Bihar Special Intensive Revision (SIR) issue, calling it a “victory for democracy” and a major setback for what it termed the “obstructionist approach” of the Election Commission of India (ECI). Notably, the Supreme Court during the day ruled that persons…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today ordered continuation of status quo in the case concerning the Sambhal Masjid and fixed the matter for further hearing on Monday, August 25. The order came while hearing a Special Leave Petition (SLP) filed by the Committee of Management of the Shahi Jama Masjid, Sambhal, challenging…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today interacted with the women officers participating in a United Nations Women Military Officers Course (UNWMOC-2025) here and hailed them as torchbearers of change, highlighting the unique insights and approaches they contribute to peacekeeping efforts. Organised by the Centre for United Nations Peacekeeping under the aegis…
Washington/ New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) Dr Vinusha Reddy, BJP spokesperson from Andhra Pradesh and the sole Indian delegate at the 2025 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), has called women a “rising force in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat” during her ongoing three-week visit to the United States. Representing India among global women leaders from…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) E-commerce topped the list of refund-related grievances in July 2025, with 3,594 cases resulting in refunds worth Rs1.34 crore, according to the National Consumer Helpline (NCH). The helpline successfully resolved 7,256 complaints across 27 sectors, facilitating refunds amounting to Rs2.72 crore during the month, said a statement from Department of…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) The Supreme Court today passed significant directions in the Bihar electoral rolls case, making it easier for excluded voters to reclaim their franchise. The bench of Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi ruled that persons omitted from the draft rolls could file applications for inclusion online, without the need…
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) A staggering Rs 42.68 crore of taxpayers’ money had to be spent on senior advocates, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and others, to contest as many as 542 “frivolous and false” cases filed against him during the previous UPA regime, said union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Speaking…
