November 16, 2025 8:27 AM

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UK to Cut Refugee Protections, End Automatic Asylum Benefits

The British government has announced that under new plans, aimed at slashing irregular immigration and countering the hard-right,  Britain will drastically reduce protections for refugees and end automatic benefits for asylum seekers. The measures, modelled on Denmark's strict asylum system, were an...

November 16, 2025 8:07 AM

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Thousands Protest Against Crime, Government in Mexico City Amid Rising Violence

Thousands of demonstrators marched in Mexico City yesterday to protest against violent crime and President Claudia Sheinbaum's government.     The rally was organised by Gen Z youth groups, drawing support from citizens protesting high-profile killings, including the assassination just weeks ago of ...

November 16, 2025 8:02 AM

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Telangana Postal Department Releases Special Covers on Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas

The Department of Posts, Telangana Circle, has released two Special Postal Covers commemorating Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas last evening, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the revered tribal freedom fighter.     National Commission for Scheduled Tribes member Jatothu Hussain, ...

November 16, 2025 7:35 AM

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Extends Greetings to Journalists on National Press Day

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta extended her greetings to journalists on the occasion of National Press Day today. In a social media post, Mrs Gupta emphasised that independent, fearless, and fact-based journalism forms the foundation of a strong democracy.     She noted that the media’s role in br...

November 16, 2025 8:38 AM

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National Press Day Observed Today to Celebrate Free and Responsible Journalism

Today is the National Press Day, observed every year on 16th November to celebrate the role of a free and responsible press. The day commemorates the establishment of the Press Council of India, which began its operations on this day in 1966. Since its inception, the Council has functioned as an ind...