Why UN warned of cross-border female genital mutilation threat June 13, 2024 at 11:26PM

The United Nations human rights office on Friday warned that the global fight against female genital mutilation was being undermined by families crossing borders to have girls undergo the procedure. A report by the U.N. rights office found that some families in countries where the practice is banned were travelling to neighbouring states or further afield where it was legal or where law criminalising it were not enforced.

Mortal remains of Indians brought back: What caused Kuwait building fire? June 13, 2024 at 08:09PM

A fire in a Kuwaiti building housing 195 migrant workers, mostly Indians, led to 45 Indian fatalities. The blaze, caused by an electrical short circuit, was attributed to safety violations. PM Modi expressed sorrow and announced relief. Union ministers and Kerala's chief minister attended the return of mortal remains of the deceased at Kochi airport. The incident's negligence is under investigation.