UN considering unarmed observers for Lebanon
UN is considering consolidation of unarmed observers on the ground in Lebanon after four of them were killed on Tuesday.
By Press Trust of India | None, United Nations
PUBLISHED ON JUL 26, 2006 11:43 PM IST
The United Nations is considering consolidation of unarmed observers on the ground in Lebanon after four of them were killed on Tuesday when their post was destroyed by Israeli bombs.
UN officials said the peacekeeping operation has some 2,000 soldiers and 50 unarmed observers whose mandate was to report on any violation.
The observation post hit had only four unarmed observers. A UN spokesperson said that three bodies had been recovered and the fourth was in the process of being recovered.
The Security Council is considering the mandate of the peacekeeping operation which is due to expire on July 31. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has recommended that it be extended for one month as in interim measure to enable to the Council to consider wider issue whether it needs to be changed or terminated as it discusses the possibility of induction of an international stabilization force.
86.25% new Covid cases in 6 states: Govt
PTI, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 12:55 PM IST
Maharashtra has reported the highest daily new cases at 11,141, followed by Kerala with 2,100 and Punjab with 1,043 new infections, the ministry said.
Maratha reservation: SC to hear all states; will examine if Indra Sawhney needs reconsideration
By Abraham Thomas
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 12:56 PM IST
The request to seek a response from all states was raised by Maharashtra ,which has maintained that it is justified in exceeding the 50% ceiling in the state to benefit Marathas
Remarks misreported; court has highest regard for women: CJI Bobde
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 12:47 PM IST
Seeking to dispel a controversy after bench led by him asked a rape accused last week whether he was ready to marry the complainant, Justice Bobde pointed out that his questions to the lawyer for the accused were in the facts of that case but there was misreporting by the media
Snowfall and rains bring down Kashmir temperature
By Mir Ehsan, Srinagar, Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 12:38 PM IST
- Another spell of scattered to widespread rain with thunderstorm and snowfall is most likely during March 11-13th, as per the weather department.
Arthritis drug cuts death risk by half in severe Covid-19 patients: Study
By Anonna Dutt
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 12:25 PM IST
Since the rheumatoid arthritis drug is immunosuppressive, doctors were concerned that it could lead to more secondary infections
International Women's Day: Women MPs push for 33% reservation in Parliament
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Shivani
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 12:16 PM IST
- The Women's Reservation Bill is the pending bill in the Parliament that seeks amendment in the Constitution of India to reserve one-third of all seats in the Lok Sabha and in all state legislatures for women.
Low attendance in Demand for Grants meetings an area of concern: Naidu
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 12:48 PM IST
Addressing members of the Upper House, Naidu said the attendance of members of non-BJP and non-Congress parties and groups fell to 27.60% from 40% last year
Is Haryana’s new reservation law constitutionally tenable?
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 10:52 AM IST
Under the Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Act, 2021 , every employer is required to employ 75% “local candidates” for posts where the gross monthly salary is not more than ₹50,000
Women protesters join ongoing stir demanding repeal of 'black laws'
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Amit Chaturvedi
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 10:38 AM IST
The Samkyukta Kisan Morcha, which is spearheading the protest, said it expects 15,000 women protesters at Tikri and 4,000 at Singhu on Monday. The women are coming to protest sites new Delhi on the occasion of International Women's Day.
International Women's Day: Punjab lines up 8 schemes aimed at female empowerment
Posted by Joydeep Bose | ANI
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 10:38 AM IST
The International Women's Day, on March 8 every year, celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
Magnitude 3.2 tremor felt in Gujarat's Kutch district, no casualties reported
Posted by Joydeep Bose | PTI
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 10:16 AM IST
Kutch is located in a very high-risk seismic zone, according to the state disaster management authorities.
India’s Covid-19 vaccine drive jumps four-fold as PM Modi is inoculated
Bloomberg
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 10:05 AM IST
Some of the biggest companies operating in the country have said they will cover the costs of vaccination for their employees and families, including Accenture Plc, Infosys Ltd. and Reliance Industries Ltd.
Indian Navy Ships to visit Bangladesh on 50th anniversary of 1971 Liberation war
ANI, Dhaka
PUBLISHED ON MAR 08, 2021 09:42 AM IST
India and Bangladesh are celebrating 50 years of the liberation war in which the Pakistan Army was thrown out of Bangladesh and 90,000 of their troops were made to surrender.
India's Covid-19 tally rises after 18,599 fresh cases recorded in last 24 hours
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Arpan Rai, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 10:44 AM IST
India’s total active caseload stood at 1.88 lakh after six states across the country reported a surge in daily Covid-19 cases.
On International Women’s Day, PM Modi salutes ‘indomitable Nari Shakti’
By hindustantimes.com | Written by Kanishka Sarkar, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON MAR 08, 2021 09:49 AM IST
Defence minister Rajnath Singh also hailed the role of women in strengthening the foundations of the nation.