Chandigarh to launch air-conditioned buses for disabled

CHANDIGARH – Keeping in mind the needs of the disabled and elderly people, the Chandigarh Transport Undertaking (CTU) will launch a fleet of specially designed air-conditioned buses in the city next week.

According to officials, these buses will have unique features like an inbuilt ramp which can be opened by the driver to help disabled and …. Original article  : Chandigarh to launch air-conditioned buses for disabled.

Rise in African kids accused of witchcraft

LONDON – The number of children accused of witchcraft in parts of Africa is increasing significantly, with orphans, street children and disabled mostly at risk, Unicef has said.

A new Unicef report has warned that children accused of being witches – some as young as eight – have been been burned, beaten and even killed as …. Source  : Rise in African kids accused of witchcraft.

Some suspects released with conditions in long-running investigation of Minnesota Somalis

Suspects free with conditions in Minn. terror case

MINNEAPOLIS – When Minnesota Somalis began traveling to Africa to join the fighting in their war-torn homeland, there was concern that some would return to carry out attacks in the U.S.
That was nearly three years ago. But recent court activity suggests at least some of the men aren’t …. Original article  : Some suspects released with conditions in long-running investigation of Minnesota Somalis.

Department of Justice to organize regional meetings on Sunday

NEW DELHI – The Department of Justice will organize regional meetings of Chief Justices of High Courts, State Law Ministers, State Finance Secretaries and State Law Secretaries on Sunday to discuss the implementation of the recommendations of the 13th Finance Commission.

The objective of this … Read more »».

Indian origin MP slams Britain’s proposed immigration curbs

LONDON – An Indian-origin British MP has said that the coalition government’s proposed cap on immigration from non-EU countries is akin to placing “restrictions on friendly countries like India” and cautioned it might become a major bilateral issue when Prime Minister David Cameron visits New Delhi later this month.

British parliament’s powerful Home Affairs Select Committee …. Source article on Gaea Times at  : Indian origin MP slams Britain’s proposed immigration curbs.

Women play key role in Indian policy making: Meira Kumar

BERN – India has been at the vanguard of women’s participation in both the legislature and the executive, said Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar here Saturday.

India is among the first countries in the world to have a woman prime minister and today India’s president is a woman, Meira Kumar said while addressing the sixth annual …. Original article on Gaea Times at  : Women play key role in Indian policy making: Meira Kumar.

US housing complex in racial row against Indians

WASHINGTON – The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against an apartment complex in Washington state for racial discrimination against Indians who were even told to “go back” to their country.

The lawsuit against Summerhill Place Apartments, a 268-unit apartment complex in Renton, accuses them of violating the Fair Housing Act by discriminating on the [..] Read the original article: here.

NGOs want protection of men in sexual harassment bill

NEW DELHI – A group of NGOs working for men’s rights Saturday demanded that the bill on prevention of sexual harassment of women at the workplace be made gender neutral to also protect men being harassed at the workplace.

The NGOs under the banner of Save Indian Family Foundation said the draft bill, which is … Read more >>.