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- Bangalore
Hijab issue will blow over with ban on CFI, says Udupi MLA
Mangaluru: The hijab controversy, which began at a pre-university college in Udupi district allegedly at the behest of the Campus Front of India (CFI), was one of the reasons behind the decision…
- India
Karnataka Home Min hails ban on PFI; security tightened across state
Bangalore: Karnataka Home Minister Araga Jnanendra on Wednesday welcomed the imposition of ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) in the country for five years. “The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in…
- Business
Ban on broken rice export imposed after recent rise in exports: Centre
New Delhi: The Indian government on Thursday said that the ban on the export of broken rice was imposed after a rise in its exports in the last few months. “The ban…
- Delhi
Plea in Delhi HC challenges blanket ban on firecrackers
New Delhi: A petition was on Wednesday moved in the Delhi High Court challenging the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) order completely banning the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of all kinds…
- Technology
Twitter bans over 45K accounts in India for violating guidelines
New Delhi: Twitter, which is locked in a legal battle with the Indian government over content blocking orders, banned 45,191 accounts of the Indian users in the month of July over violation…
- World
Germany, France reject EU visa ban on Russians
Prague/Brussels: Germany and France have rejected a proposed blanket ban on Russian citizens entering the European Union (EU) in a joint position paper. “We should think about smart ways to make use…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Complaint against YouTube channel for insulting Hindu gods
Hyderabad: An activist has filed a case against a YouTube channel ‘Abu Faisal Dhamaka’ for making derogatory remarks on Hindu deities in his videos. The complainant, T Aravind Singh, asserts that the…
- World
Texas Gun Law: Judge strikes down ban on adults below 21
Texas [US]: A Texas Judge in Fort Worth struck down a Texas law on Thursday that prohibits adults under 21 from carrying a handgun outside the home, on the grounds that the…
- Entertainment
Iran bans women from appearing in ads, here’s why
Tehran: In an attempt to uphold the Hijab and chastity laws in the country, Iran’s Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance has barred women from appearing in ads. According to Radio Free…
- India
Bring strong anti-tobacco law to save youth, ban designated smoking areas: Experts
New Delhi: While appreciating the steps taken by the government under tobacco control legislation, top health experts and an activist on Friday said it is time the law is strengthened by completely…
- Delhi
Delhi HC asks govt to decide on ban on sex-selective surgeries on intersex infants
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has directed the city government to decide on the recommendations of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) on a plea seeking a ban…
- Technology
BGMI game no different from Tencent-run PUBG, India ban welcomed
New Delhi: As the Indian government ordered Google and Apple to block the Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) gaming app from their respective online stores, non-profit organisation Prahar on Friday welcomed the move,…
- World
Nepal extends ban on import of 10 types of goods to save forex
Kathmandu: The Nepali government is extending a complete ban on the import of 10 types of products till the end of August, as the country still struggles against a dwindling foreign exchange…