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Jitendra Singh, MoS (Independent) for Science & Technology, on the upcoming human spaceflight programme by ISRO, India’s space ties with Russia and the US and upsurge of violence in Jammu & Kashmir. The session was moderated by The Indian Express Principal Correspondent Anonna DuttAnonna Dutt: We’ve seen six-seven space ...

ANKARAAfter facing widespread criticism, Sri Lanka on Tuesday rushed to clarify that no decision has been taken to ban burqa, an all-covering robe worn by some Muslim women, in the country."It is merely a proposal, which is under discussion," Foreign Secretary Jayanath Colombage said in a statement."This proposal has ...

ANKARAAfter facing widespread criticism, Sri Lanka on Tuesday rushed to clarify that no decision has been taken to ban burqa, an all-covering robe worn by some Muslim women, in the country."It is merely a proposal, which is under discussion," Foreign Secretary Jayanath Colombage said in a statement."This proposal has ...

In Montreal last week, the first person to mount a legal challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21 took the stand in court. Ichrak Nourel Hak, a teacher who wears the hijab, opposes the 2019 law that bars some public sector workers from wearing religious symbols at work.The law applies to ...