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China may have committed crimes against humanity in Xinjiang – UN
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
The UN has accused China of "serious human rights violations" in a long-awaited report into allegations of abuse in Xinjiang province. ...
On Ratan Tata's Plea Linked To Radia Tapes, Supreme Court Hearing Today
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Industrialist Ratan Tata's petition seeking an investigation into the leak of audio tapes in 2010 involving former corporate lobbyist Niira Radia will come up for hearing in the Su...
Pakistan Using Narco-Terrorism In Proxy War Against India: Report
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
In order to target youths and channelling finance for Pakistan-backed terror activities, Islamabad is using narco-terrorism as a new weapon in its proxy war against India in the Ka...
Portugal Health Minister Resigns After Pregnant Indian Tourist Dies
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Portugal's Health Minister Marta Temido resigned on Tuesday after the widespread criticism of her decision to temporarily close emergency obstetric services and the death of an Ind...
2 Indian-Americans In Key Body That Advises White House On Cyber Risks
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
US President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint Indian-Americans Manu Asthana and Madhu Beriwal to his National Infrastructure Advisory Council....
We are not stopping despite risks - nuclear inspectors
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Just before leaving for the Zaporizhzhia plant, the chief UN nuclear inspector told journalists he was aware of the "increased military activity" in the area but they were pressing...
SpiceJet Delhi-Nashik Flight Returns Midway Due To 'Autopilot' Snag
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
A SpiceJet flight that took off for Nashik in Maharashtra from the Indira Gandhi International Airport here on Thursday morning returned midway to the city due to an 'autopilot' sn...
Saudi Woman Sentenced To 45 years In Jail For Social Media Posts: Report
Thu Sep 01 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
A Saudi Arabian court on Wednesday sentenced a woman to 45 years in prison for allegedly harming the country through her social media activity, the second such case this month....
Iran tries to ‘steal’ US sea drone
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
The US Navy said it stopped an Iranian vessel from capturing an American sea drone operating in the Persian Gulf, deploying a patrol ship and attack helicopters to thwart the attem...
Suspended BJP Leader Sent Son To Hospital For Exposing Help's Torture
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
A suspended BJP leader accused of torturing her domestic help at her Jharkhand home, even smashing her teeth with an iron rod and starving her, was arrested this morning....
Muruga Mutt case: Victims of alleged sexual assault by seer record statement before magistrate
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Two minor girls, who have accused the head pontiff of the Murugarajendra Mutt in Karnataka’s Chitradurga district of sexual assault, Tuesday recorded statements before a magistrate...
Taiwan fires live rounds at unidentified drones near outlying islands
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Taiwan has fired warning shots at three unidentified drones that flew near its outlying islands....
US government issues statement on biolabs abroad
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Biological laboratories in Ukraine and other foreign countries were never used to develop weapons, the US government claimed on Monday, in a joint statement with other participants...
Pastor's Car Set On Fire, Church Vandalised In Punjab After "Forced Conversion" Charge
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
A group of people in Punjab's Tarn Taran district allegedly forcefully entered a local church last night and vandalised a statue of Jesus and Mary. They also set fire to the pastor...
Mikhail Gorbachev: Last Soviet leader dies aged 91
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Mikhail Gorbachev, the former Soviet leader who brought the Cold War to a peaceful end, has died aged 91....
Plea in Supreme Court challenges HC order allowing Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Hubballi Idgah ground
Wed Aug 31 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
In the latest development surrounding Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at Idgah grounds in Karnataka, the Anjuman Islam has approached the Supreme Court, questioning the Karnataka HC’...
Teesta Setalvad can move appropriate authority for protection, says Supreme Court
Tue Aug 30 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
The Supreme Court Tuesday granted activist Teesta Setalvad the liberty to approach the appropriate authority for grant of protection in connection with a 2002 Gujarat riots case....
Beijing warns Biden against arming Taiwan
Tue Aug 30 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
China will respond with “decisive and firm measures” if Washington continues military cooperation with Taiwan, the spokesman for China's embassy in Washington, Liu Pengyu, said on ...
Manish Sisodia Says "Clean Chit In PM's Probe
Tue Aug 30 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia today said his family got a "clean chit" in the raids in connection with the liquor policy case and that the Central Bureau of Investigat...
WHO director in Asia accused of racism, abuse put on leave
Tue Aug 30 2022 | By Cobrapost Desk
The World Health Organization’s top director in the Western Pacific, Dr. Takeshi Kasai, has been indefinitely removed from his post, according to internal correspondence obtained b...