UN experts call on India to repeal FCRA
United Nations experts called on India to repeal Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), saying its provisions were used by government to "silence" groups that are critical of its policies.
Hundred's killed in Oromo Protests
A report published by the Human Right's watch states that more than 400 people have been killed in the Oramia region of Ethiopia by security forces.
Microsoft teams-up with KIND to track marijuana sales
Technology giant Microsoft has joined hands with KIND Financial, a California-based tech startup that helps government and other agencies to track the sales of legalized marijuana "from seed to sale".
India signs pact to explore metals in ocean
India is set to sign a pact with the International Seabed Authority (ISA), to help undertake exploration of metallic minerals in the Indian Ocean.
BJP supports holding simultaneous Lok Sabha, state polls
The proposal for holding simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and State Assemblies got a fresh push from the BJP.
Haryana to adopt climate resilient farming practices
The Haryana government has approved a project worth Rs.25 crore that would benefit nearly 75,000 farmers by making the agriculture production system more flexible to changes in climate.
Parliament secretaries the 'eyes, ears and hands' of government: Kejriwal
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal attacked the BJP and the Congress of double standards over the assignment of parliamentary secretaries.
