Pro-Palestine protesters rally against Trump administration in New York City

Pro-Palestine protesters rally against Trump administration in New York City

New York, March 12 (IANS) Hundreds of pro-Palestine protesters staged a rally and march in New York City in protest of the Donald Trump administration’s policies on the Middle East, campus protests and immigration. Protesters on Tuesday took to the streets and marched to the City Hall in Lower Manhattan from Washington Park in the…

Crimes Against Women and Children Given Precedence Under BNS

Crimes Against Women and Children Given Precedence Under BNS

Delhi, 11 March (H.S.): The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 prioritizes crimes against women and children by consolidating them into a dedicated chapter. It prescribes severe penalties, including the death sentence for offences against women. For gang rape of minors under 18, life imprisonment or death is mandated. A new provision addresses sexual intercourse under…

After Objection of TN BJP State Secretary Dr S G Suryah , Controversial Lecture on Spreading Christianity in India Cancelled at University of Madras

After Objection of TN BJP State Secretary Dr S G Suryah , Controversial Lecture on Spreading Christianity in India Cancelled at University of Madras

Chennai, 11 March (H.S.): A controversial lecture titled How to Spread Christianity in India scheduled to be held at the University of Madras has been cancelled following widespread outrage and protests. Flagging the issue, BJP State Secretary Dr S G Suryah on his X handle condemned the university authorities for organising the event. He objected…

Barcelona Qualifies for Champions League Quarterfinals;defeat Benfica 3-1

Barcelona Qualifies for Champions League Quarterfinals;defeat Benfica 3-1

Barcelona, March 12 (HS). Barcelona defeated Benfica 3-1 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 played on Tuesday, advancing to the quarter-finals with a total aggregate score of 4-1. In this match held at Camp Nou, Brazilian forward Raphinha scored two goals, while young player Lamine Yamal played a crucial…

Efforts continue to advance Gaza peace talks: Hamas

Efforts continue to advance Gaza peace talks: Hamas

Gaza, March 12 (IANS) Hamas said that Egyptian and Qatari mediators are continuing efforts to finalise the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and initiate the second phase of negotiations. In a press statement, Hamas spokesman Abdul Latif Al-Qanou said on Tuesday that Egyptian and Qatari mediators have been working to complete the ceasefire agreement and…

WAVES 2025 Hackathon showcases innovation in extended reality collaboration

WAVES 2025 Hackathon showcases innovation in extended reality collaboration

Delhi, 11 March (H.S.): The XR Creator Hackathon meet-up in Patna on March 8, 2025, was a vibrant event focusing on the transformative impact of Extended Reality (XR) across various sectors. Part of the ‘Create in Challenge’ initiative by the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025 and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, it…

38 kg ganja seized in Silchar, three arrested

38 kg ganja seized in Silchar, three arrested

Silchar (Assam), March 11 (HS): Silchar police have arrested three accused with 38 kg ganja. Based on specific intelligence, Cachar police launched an operation against illegal drug trafficking in Krishnapur Part-II area under Silchar police station area. During this, the police team stopped an e-rickshaw (AS-11FC 0743) in North Krishnapur Part-II and upon searching, recovered…

Khelo India Winter Games 2025:Armyman Rajeshwar Singh claims two gold medals on Day 3

Khelo India Winter Games 2025:Armyman Rajeshwar Singh claims two gold medals on Day 3

Gulmarg, 12 March (H.S.): On the penultimate day of the Khelo India Winter Games 2025 in Gulmarg, the Indian Army showcased its dominance by securing four medals, solidifying its lead in the standings. Rifleman Rajeshwar Singh shone brightly, winning his second gold medal in ski mountaineering on March 11, 2025. The Army’s ski mountaineering men’s…

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with US in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with US in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah, March 12 (IANS) Ukraine signaled its readiness to accept a US proposal for an “immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire” following talks with a US delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement. The statement, issued after hours of consultations between senior officials from the two countries, said the truce could be extended by…