‘Post deal, extortion by Naga rebels should end’
Fifteen political parties of Manipur have sought a guarantee from the Centre that the settlement of the Naga peace process would signal the end of “extortions and illegal taxations by Naga insurgents”.
Joblessness rises to 3-year high
According to data released by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE), India’s unemployment rate in October rose to 8.5%.
Sex ratio in India
According to the Central Bureau of Health Intelligence’s (CBHI) National Health Profile (NHP) 2019, India has registered an improved sex ratio and a decline in birth and death rates.
Core sector output falls
Growth in the eight core sectors of India’s economy declined by 5.2 per cent in September 2019.
Govt. questions WhatsApp after spyware is used for snooping
Union Government has sought an explanation from messaging platform WhatsApp after the Facebook-owned company confirmed that some Indian users of its app came under surveillance using an Israeli spyware.
U.S. slams Russia over S-400 deals
Top U.S. diplomat for Political Military Affairs, Clarke Cooper, called out Russia and China for exploiting countries’ security requirements.
Islamic State names Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi’s successor
The Islamic State has confirmed the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi nad named Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi al-Quraishi as his replacement.
U.S. House approves rules for Trump’s impeachment
U.S. House of Representatives has approved rules for the next stage of impeachment procedure for President Trump
Herculean task to find new host for UN meet
With Chile withdrawing its offer to host the 25th edition of United Nations Conference of Parties (COP), it’s unlikely that there will be a meeting this year, according to experts.
Army to continue to try its personnel for adultery
The Army will continue to try personnel for adultery and homosexuality under the provisions of the Army Act for “unbecoming conduct,” despite the Supreme Court decriminalising both, according to outgoing Adjutant General (AG) of the Army Lt. Gen. Ashwani Kumar.