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Armenian Genocide survivors' grandson says 'political motives' block recognition

France, Aug. 16 -- Turkey acknowledges there were mass deaths but rejects the term "genocide", and has lobbied for a century against its recognition as such. Around 35 countries, France among them, h... Read More


Just Like That: Is instant fame eclipsing enduring talent

India, Aug. 16 -- There was a time when fame was expected to be the consequence of achievement. Today, increasingly, achievement itself seems to have become secondary to fame. We live in an age in whi... Read More


Liechtenstein Opens Throne to Women, Ending Male-Only Succession Rule

VADUZ, Aug. 16 -- The man who controls one of the last genuinely powerful monarchies in Europe stepped before his nation's celebration on Friday and announced he would, in time, give up the principle ... Read More


KFC outlet in Mangaluru sealed after customer complaint, samples collected: Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader

Mangaluru, Aug. 16 -- A KFC outlet in Mangaluru has been closed and sealed following a customer complaint, Karnataka Health Minister UT Khader said on Sunday. Khader said the matter came to the depar... Read More


"GYAN for Viksit Bharat 2047": Amit Shah launches DBT for PM-KISAN, crop insurance in Alwar

Alwar, Aug. 16 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday launched the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) programme for the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi and Crop Insurance Scheme in Rajasthan, asserting that the ... Read More


Akhilesh Yadav slams BJP, says "security of our country's borders more important than delimitation..."

Lucknow, Aug. 16 -- Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday accused the BJP of undermining the Constitution and said it is important to work for its protection as it provides liberty and ri... Read More


Rs. 45 bn allocated to complete stalled hospital projects

Srilanka, Aug. 16 -- The government has allocated Rs. 45 billion to restart and complete hospital construction projects that were suspended midway, with the projects expected to be completed within th... Read More


West Bengal: CJP Volunteer's Father Dies After Attack Over "School Thik Karo" campaign

Agencies, Aug. 16 -- The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has demanded the immediate arrest of those allegedly responsible for an assault in West Bengal that resulted in the death of Mafik, father of CJP v... Read More


Audit team tasked with investigating Nuwara Eliya financial irregularities

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- A special audit team was appointed under President's directives to inquire into financial irregularities at the Divisional Secretariats of Nuwara Eliya District, Nuwara Eliya Dis... Read More


Kalutara Nagoda Teaching Hospital modernised

Sri Lanka, Aug. 16 -- The modernised Kalutara, Nagoda Teaching Hospital modernised incurring an expenditure of over Rs. 134 million, was officially vested in the public today (16), under the patronage... Read More