Catch all the latest news updates here.
(At The Quint, we question everything. Play an active role in shaping our journalism by becoming a member today.)
Niqab Banned in Tunisian Government Offices Following Suicide Bombing
Tunisia's premier on Friday banned the niqab Muslim face covering for women in government offices, citing security concerns after attacks in the North African country.
Prime Minister Youssef Chahed signed a government circular "banning access to public administrations and institutions to anyone with their face covered... for security reasons," his office said.
The ban on the niqab, which covers the entire face apart from the eyes, comes at a time of heightened security following a June 27 double suicide bombing in Tunis that left two dead and seven wounded.
(Source: AFP)
Hong Kong Govt Approves Over USD 9 Million for Cyclone-Hit Odisha
The Hong Kong government has approved over USD 900,000 for relief and rehabilitation work in cyclone-hit Odisha that could benefit around 45,100 victims, China's official media reported on Friday, 5 July.
'Very severe cyclonic storm' Fani battered Odisha in May and killed 64 people and damaged more than five lakh dwelling units in the state's coastal districts.
Three grants totalling 7.032 million Hong Kong dollars (about USD 902,278) from Hong Kong's Disaster Relief Fund to three agencies has been approved for the cyclone victims in Odisha, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported quoting a spokesperson of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government as saying.
(Source: PTI)
Pak Violates Ceasefire in J&K's Nowshera Sector; Indian Army Retaliating
Pakistan violated ceasefire in Nowshera Sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district around 9 pm today. The Indian Army is retaliating, reports ANI.
Air India Moves Quickly on 2nd Sale Bid, Chairman Calls Unions on Monday
Acting quickly on the government's second attempt to sell the financially-crippled national carrier Air India, its chief Ashwani Lohani has called a meeting of all the 13 unions on Monday, 8 July, to discuss the terms of privatisation, according to sources.
The government on Friday reiterated its intent to exit Air India with finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman stating in the budget speech that government will go ahead with privatisation of the flag carrier and has just earmarked a paltry Rs 1 lakh from the budget for the airline, that has been somehow keeping afloat.
"The government has directed the Air India chairman and managing director to meet all trade unions and discuss the privatization move," a source close to development told PTI on Friday night.