Two Health Ministry staff among five held for duping people of ₹15 crore Delhi Police’s Economic Offences Wing arrested the accused The Hindu · Sep 25, 2022
Iran Regrets Ukraine’s Downgrading of Ties Iran regrets Ukraine's decision to downgrade ties over the reported supply of Iranian drones to Russia, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said in a statement on Saturday. Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani "advised" Ukraine to "refrain from being influenced by third parties who seek to destroy relations between the two countries".… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 24, 2022
Joblessness below pre-COVID levels: Finance Ministry Q1 surge in private consumption not just a function of pent-up demand but also rising employment levels, it says The Hindu · Sep 17, 2022
Eklavya Model Residential Schools face teacher shortage The Tribal Affairs Ministry works towards centralising administration and doing away with state-level societies The Hindu · Sep 16, 2022
Ministers from India, New Zealand discuss empowerment of tribal communities New Zealand seeks broader relationship with India, beyond trade and economic interests, says Tribal Affairs Ministry The Hindu · Sep 14, 2022
Israel Recalls Morocco Envoy Amid Probe into ‘Disorderly Conduct’ The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs recalled two employees of its diplomatic corps amid probes into criminal offenses, including the chargé d’affaires at Israel’s liaison office in Rabat, David Govrin, and an employee at the embassy in Abu Dhabi. Sources said that the two events were a major diplomatic scandal… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 12, 2022
Supreme Court seeks reply on Internet shutdown plea IT Ministry asked to respond on whether there is any standard protocol and the level and method of adherence to it during public exams. The Hindu · Sep 9, 2022
Israel Investigates Sexual Harassment Allegation in Morocco’s Liaison Office Israel is investigating alleged misconduct, including sexual harassment, at the Liaison Office in Rabat, Morocco, according to Israeli media sources. Ministry Inspector General Hagay Behar arrived in Morocco after severe complaints about the functioning of the mission, chaired by David Govrin. Behar is responsible for investigations in Israeli embassies around… Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 6, 2022
Supreme Court asks Union Home Ministry to collect reports from eight States on ‘attacks on Christians’ Bench clarifies it has not formed any opinion on the veracity of the allegations by petitioners The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022
Twitter being a foreign entity has no right to say blocking orders violate freedom of its users: Centre tells HC ’Twitter is habitual non-compliant, and itself has violated freedom of its users sans notifying them’ The Hindu · Sep 1, 2022
German Economy Ministry officials flagged over possible Russia ties - Die Zeit The German Economy Ministry has asked the country's domestic intelligence agency BfV to look into two senior ministry officials over concerns about their possible ties to Russia, Die Zeit weekly reported on Wednesday. Reuters · Aug 31, 2022
Saudi Measures Limit New Fees that Affect Tourist Activity Saudi Arabia directed the relevant public agencies to coordinate with the Non-Oil Revenue Development Center and the Ministry of Tourism before proposing any new taxes or fees that could affect tourist activities. Last week, the government approved the new tourism law to be part of the system of development of… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 31, 2022
India records 5,439 new coronavirus infections, active cases dip to 65,732 The daily positivity rate was recorded at 1.70% and the weekly positivity rate at 2.64%, according to the Health Ministry The Hindu · Aug 30, 2022
Centre seeks more time from SC on minority status for communities Centre says comments and views of some States have not been received yet The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022
The Hindu · Aug 29, 2022 India records 7,591 new COVID cases, 30 deaths Active Covid cases in country decline to 84,931
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 27, 2022 'Mysterious Virus' Threatens Lebanese Prisons The Lebanese government asked the Ministry of Interior to “conduct an immediate and urgent investigation” into allegations that prisoners died due to an “emerging health condition” in Roumieh Central Prison. Recent reports discussed the reason behind several deaths in the overcrowded central prison, the largest in Lebanon. A security source…
The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022 'Blocked YouTube channels spread nuclear fear, communal hatred, monetised fake news' Since February last year, the government has blocked access to the 102 YouTube channels, numerous websites and social media accounts
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 19, 2022 Lebanon: Dispute over Powers to Handle Refugees' Return Erupts between Ministers Dispute over the jurisdictions to handle Lebanon’s problematic file of the return of Syrian refugees erupted on Thursday between caretaker Minister of Social Affairs Hector Hajjar and caretaker Minister of the Displaced Issam Sharafeddine. During a meeting chaired by outgoing Prime Minister Najib Mikati to handle the return of Syrian…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 17, 2022 Minister of Irrigation Says COP27 is an Opportunity to Set Out Egypt's Water Scarcity The newly appointed Egyptian Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Swailem, said the upcoming COP27 climate summit is "an opportunity" to introduce the world to Egypt's water poverty. Swailem indicated that Egypt depends on boosting its cooperation with the Nile Basin countries to benefit from its resources and reduce…
The Canberra Times · Aug 17, 2022 Governor-General defends role in ministry scandal Former Senator Rex Patrick said General Hurley was "complicit" in the scandal.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 17, 2022 Damascus Announces Establishing Syrian-Iraqi Business Council The Syrian Ministry of Economy and Foreign Trade issued a decision on Tuesday to establish the Syrian-Iraqi Business Council. The Ministry designated Mohamed Nasser al-Sawwah as the President of the Council and Ziad Aubrey as a vice-chairman from the Syrian side. According to a Ministry statement, the Council aims to…
The Hindu · Aug 16, 2022 FIFA suspends India | Centre seeks urgent hearing in AIFF case, SC to hear on August 17 FIFA has banned AIFF after citing "undue influence from third parties" as the reason
The Hindu · Aug 11, 2022 Supreme Court asserts that it will ensure India hosts Under-17 Women’s World Cup Allows a Sports Ministry request for a chance to calm the troubled waters within the AIFF
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 11, 2022 Saudi Arabia Prepares to Launch Individual Savings Sukuk The Saudi Ministry of Finance and the National Debt Management Center (NDMC) are seeking to develop and launch individual savings Sukuk to motivate individuals to design better plans for the future and seek strategic partnerships with the private sector. The two entities signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with SNB…
The Hindu · Aug 10, 2022 Supreme Court to take up plea to ban convicts from polls for life Even a constable loses job after conviction, says petitioner