The National Commission for Women said it strongly condemned "such irresponsible and disparaging views" from those holding responsible positions and asked the party's Sambhal district chief Firoz Khan to explain his comments.
Announcing the alliance, SP MLA Abu Asim Azmi said the two parties together represent about "85-90 per cent" of the society and provided a third front for people let down by the BJP and Congress.
The BJP leader also said the so-called 'mahagathbandhan' (grand alliance) of opposition parties lacked coherence and consistency.
Referring to alleged incidents of violence and killings during last year's panchayat elections in West Bengal, Singh said that human rights were violated, and law and order deteriorated in the state.
Home minister Rajnath Singh will felicitate Phoolka for his long legal battle in anti-Sikh riot cases and also honour Shayara Banu who has been at the forefront of challenging triple talaq in the court.
India went down to hosts United Arab Emirates 0-2 in their second group stage match after they had defeated Thailand in their opening game.
The Greater Noida Authority officials, along with Noida police, on Wednesday removed a tent placed for a Hindu religious event on a government land in Sector 37 here.
CEO Kristalina Georgieva unveiled the funds at Indonesian holiday island Bali, where the Bank and the International Monetary Fund have been holding their annual meetings.
The incident took place Friday afternoon in Amgaav village in neighbouring Hamirpur district.
School and Mass Education secretary PK Mohapatra said the schools will remain closed as a precautionary measure.
The 65-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman, set to become Pakistan's next prime minister after being nominated by his party, had contested and won from five constituencies.
Iran on Monday dismissed Trump’s angry warning that Tehran risked dire consequences 'the like of which few throughout history have suffered before' if it made threats against the United States.
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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella expressed optimism in the impact of technology on human lives if applied ethically.
The Congress on Wednesday said, it was Prime Minister Narendra Modi who 'disrespected' his two predecessors (Manmohan Singh and H D Deve Gowda) and sought an apology from him for it.
