September 5, 2014

New Delhi, India (September 05, 2014): Describing the recent ruling of Supreme Court of India (SCI) commanding release of all under-trial detainees who have spent half of their maximum term for offences for which they are charged, as a landmark order by India’s Supreme Court the Amnesty International India today said that it should lead to long-term changes to the criminal justice system.

92 women raped in India every day, 4 in Delhi

September 5, 2014

New Delhi, India (September 05, 2014): 92 women were raped on an average every day in India and country's capital with 1,636 cases recorded the highest number of such crimes among all cities last year.

Sikh stabbed to death in Mardan, Pakistan

September 5, 2014

Mardan, Pakistan (September 05, 2014): As per media reports a Sikh was stabbed to death inside his shop in Shaheedan Bazaar (Mardan, Pakistan) on Wednesday (September 03) afternoon.

Indigenous and Dalit communities at risk of forced evictions in Chhattisgarh

September 5, 2014

Authorities have given SECL permission to expand production at its coal mine in Korba from 35 MTPA (metric tonnes per annum) to 40 MTPA, which could lead to the eviction of over 5000 people from their homes and lands in over 18 villages in Korba. Those who could be evicted include Kawar, Gond and Korwa Adivasis (indigenous peoples) and Dalit families.

New global data expose acute prevalence of violence against children: UNICEF

September 5, 2014

“These are uncomfortable facts — no government or parent will want to see them,” said UNICEF Executive Director Anthony Lake. “But unless we confront the reality each infuriating statistic represents — the life of a child whose right to a safe, protected childhood has been violated — we will never change the mind-set that violence against children is normal and permissible. It is neither”.

Chinese President Xi Jinping slips trip to Pakistan; India, Srilanka still on

September 5, 2014

Beijing, China (September 05, 2014): In wake of political turmoil in Pakistan, the Chinese President Xi Jinping has reportedly cancelled/ postponed his trip to Pakistan. The decision was reportedly taken after President Xi Jinping's security team did not give clearance to his proposed trip to Pakistan.

Heavy rainfall claims 73 lives in Pakistan; More intense flash floods warned by authorities

September 5, 2014

Lahore, Pakistan (September 05, 2014): As per media reports, floods have been causing havoc in Pakistan where 73 have already lost their lives because of flood flashes. On the other hand the authorities have issued warnings for more intense rainfall and flash floods could be imminent.

Hope revives for Trustrees of Leicester’s Sikh free school

September 5, 2014

Leicester, United Kingdom (September 05, 2014): It is learnt that Schools minister Lord Nash has agreed to meet with the trustees of a new Sikh free school in Leicester (UK) which was due to open this week.

BJP likely to get invite to form government in Delhi

September 5, 2014

New Delhi, India (September 05, 2014): It seems that suspected political horse trading for Delhi assembly may get a chance to prevail over demands of fresh elections for the divided house. There are reports that the Lt. Governor of Delhi may call upon Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) to form the government.

Floods play havoc in Jammu & Kashmir; 70 already died; 2 lac compensation announced by Modi

September 5, 2014

Jammu/ Srinagar (September 05, 2014): Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir continue to be a cause havoc as as at least 70 people have already died in two days. The floods have hit various district of the state and many areas in Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama and Poonch districts are flooded.