Author Archives: THEHINDU
Sexual history of survivors continues to shadow rape trials despite legal bar, say experts
The Bombay High Court’s observation that the survivor was subjected to an “invasive, humiliating cross-examination” [...]
Aug
Centre softens stance on FCRA Bill following appeals by minority groups
The appeals were seen as an attempt to provide the government with an honourable route [...]
Aug
Amidst tussle, NCSC panel to probe all of Centre’s de-reservation proposals from last three years
Amidst an ongoing tussle over de-reserving Central government quota posts, particularly in promotion vacancies, the [...]
Aug
Capsized ferry in Zimbabwe leaves at least 15 dead, 27 missing: rescue services
At least 15 people were killed, and 27 remain missing when an overcrowded ferry on [...]
Aug
At least 10 militants killed by security forces in northwest Pakistan
Security forces killed 10 militants and injured 16 others in multiple intelligence-based operations in Pakistan’s [...]
Aug
Thai Government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok
The Thai Government on Wednesday (August 12, 2026) pledged to tighten gun controls and crack [...]
Aug
Adopted Indian women find ‘missing piece’ when DNA test reveals they are sisters
Now, 40 years later, a DNA test has shown that the childhood friends are biological [...]
Aug
Millions of people in Iceland and Spain set for ‘event of the century’ eclipse
Millions of people gathered in Iceland and northern Spain to witness Europe’s first total solar [...]
Aug
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who pushed reforms and India ties, dies of illness at 98
Zhu Rongji, the former Premier of China who played a key role in driving China’s [...]
Aug