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McDonald’s to shut down 169 outlets in India
McDonald’s has announced that it will be closing around 169 of its outlets in northern and eastern India after issuing a notice of termination of its franchise agreement with its partner in India. Connaught Plaza Restaurants...2017-08-23 2756 0 -
Indian Supreme Court bans Triple talaq
Supreme Court of India has ruled ‘triple talaq” or instant divorce, a controversial practice carried out by some in the Muslim community, as unconstitutional. A new legislation was framed marking a historic victory for Muslim women...2017-08-23 1925 0 -
Boris Johnson asked for a meeting on rising tensions in Rakhine State, Burma
Burma Campaign UK called on British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson to ask for a meeting on rising tensions in Rakhine State, Burma at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). Britain leads on Burma at the UNSC....2017-08-21 2487 0 -
The Khans call it quit after social media brawl
Amir Khan and Faryal Makhdoom have dominated the tabloids yet again, after a public social media brawl that saw the duo publish a series of increasingly bitter tweets. Khan took to social media to announce that...2017-08-17 2455 0 -
Indian musician plays guitar during surgery
By Spandan Manwatkar News Correspondent An Indian musician Abhishek Prasad had to play guitar on the Operation Table while he was undergoing brain surgery to treat involuntary muscle spasms. Mr Prasad was suffering from musician’s dystonia,...2017-08-17 2166 0 -
Al-Aqsa mosque security measures lifted after Palestinian protests
Over 100 people were injured as clashes broke out at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem after Palestinians were allowed to freely enter the Temple Mount compound for the first time in weeks. At least 113 Palestinians...2017-08-17 1798 0 -
Unconventional bride defies social norms
By Spandan Manwatkar News Correspondent A bride from Bangladesh defied all stereotypes when she decided to celebrate her wedding day without wearing any makeup or jewellery. Tasnim Jara, who is the president of a healthcare...2017-08-17 2342 0 -
India gets another Dalit president
By Spandan Manwatkar News Correspondent Ram Nath Kovind of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) has been elected as the 14th President of India. He is the second president, after K R Narayan, to have come from Dalit...2017-08-17 1666 0 -
Rohingya Consultative Body Formed
A diverse group of Rohingya activists and community leaders held a conference in an undisclosed location. The intention was to work together with a coordinated response to the challenging Rohingya matters at home and internationally. The...2017-08-09 1793 0 -
Al-Aqsa mosque security measures lifted after Palestinian protests
Over 100 people were injured as clashes broke out at the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem after Palestinians were allowed to freely enter the Temple Mount compound for the first time in weeks. At least 113 Palestinians...2017-08-09 1719 0