The UN Human Rights Council looks set to recognize caste-based discrimination as a human rights violation, despite India's opposition and following Nepal's breaking ranks on the culturally sensitive issue.
Sep 28, 2009
UN to treat caste as human rights violation
The UN Human Rights Council looks set to recognize caste-based discrimination as a human rights violation, despite India's opposition and following Nepal's breaking ranks on the culturally sensitive issue.
Congress minister booked for murder at Maharashtra election rally
Maharashtra minister of state for rural development Siddharam Mhetre and 28 others were booked on Sunday in connection with the murder of a BJP activist at an election rally in Solapur on Saturday evening.
In the works: Rs 100-cr security shield for Delhi
World-class electronic surveillance is expected to be key to Delhi's security cover during the Commonwealth Games next year.
Air India pilots getting Rs 8,000 per month
Executive pilots who are counted as part of Air India's management have, for the past few months, been taking home barely Rs 4,500-8,000 per month! Not surprisingly, the 'unwell' pilots aren't keen to get well soon.
Defence officer discloses 'sensitive info' to fake caller
Believe it or not, a person apparently managed to extract some 'sensitive information' from a senior Indian Air Force officer over the telephone by posing as a joint secretary in the defence ministry.
No villages in Gujarat, declares CM Modi
It's unimaginable in a predominantly rural set up of India. But, there are no villages in Gujarat, if one believes chief minister Narendra Modi.
NCP supremo Sharad Pawar hints at retirement
"Younger leaders should be given more responsibilities in the party. I would like to slowly step back and don the role of a guide," NCP chief Sharad Pawar said.