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“CAA a lifeline for refugees from Pakistan”

Satya Narayan Sharma, a member of an Indian NGO — Rajasthan Samgrah Kalyan Sansthan (RSKS) — recently addressed the ongoing 54th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), shedding light on the significant impact of India's Citizenship Amendments Act (CAA).

2023-09-21T18:08:45.470093+00:00 IST

UK: Rishi Sunak to delay climate targets to ease burden on people

The United Kingdom will delay a series of key climate targets to ease the burden on working people, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday.

2023-09-21T06:07:41.287709+00:00 IST

Poland to stop providing weapons to Ukraine amid dispute

Amid a growing dispute over a temporary ban on Ukrainian grain imports, Poland said on Wednesday that it will stop providing weapons to ally Kyiv, CNN reported.

2023-09-21T04:37:22.082156+00:00 IST

UNHRC urged to protect rights of religious minorities in Pakistan

Victims of blasphemy along with other human rights activists urged the United Nations to protect the minorities in Pakistan by bringing urgent reforms.

2023-09-20T17:16:34.099516+00:00 IST

Putin accepts Xi’s invitation to visit China for BRI

Putin emphasized that this visit aligns perfectly with the interests of both Russia and China, "as it harmonizes our ideas to create a vast Eurasian space." "We are quite in sync," he added.

2023-09-20T16:43:10.436484+00:00 IST

Indian Naval Ships, submarine reach Singapore

As part of the 30th Singapore India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX), which has been held annually since 1994 between the Indian Navy and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN), Indian Naval Ships Ranvijay and Kavaratti and Submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Singapore, the Ministry of Defence said.

2023-09-20T15:43:58.277770+00:00 IST

International Criminal Court says hackers accessed its systems

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has said it experienced a cyberattack last week after hackers accessed its internal systems, TechCrunch reported.

2023-09-20T10:09:30.311307+00:00 IST

UK MP Theresa Villiers speaks on need for stronger UK, India ties

The MP also spoke about the rising Chinese interference in UK politics and the need for counter balance of the Global South.

2023-09-20T08:34:22.233212+00:00 IST

Germany asks Azerbaijan to stop shelling in Nagorno-Karabakh

Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock on Tuesday asked Azerbaijan to immediately stop shelling in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and return to the negotiating table which is the only way towards lasting peace.

2023-09-20T04:20:53.025893+00:00 IST

Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Russia calls for halt to bloodshed

Russia has called for an immediate halt to “bloodshed” in the ongoing conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region and has urged Azerbaijan and Armenia to return to compliance with the trilateral agreement with Moscow, TASS News Agency reported.

2023-09-20T03:05:26.371765+00:00 IST

France holds Azerbaijan “solely responsible” in Nagorno-Karabakh

France has “utterly condemned” the ongoing conflict in the Nagorno-Karabakh region, and held Azerbaijan “solely responsible” for the launch of a military operation.

2023-09-20T03:01:30.788772+00:00 IST

"Concerning reports coming from Canada": British Labour Party MP

Amid the sharp escalation in diplomatic tensions, triggered by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegation of Indian involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist leader on its soil, British Labour Party MP Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi on Tuesday said many "anxious, angry and fearful Sikhs" from Slough and beyond have contacted him.

2023-09-19T23:34:07.660624+00:00 IST

In touch with Canadian partners: Clevery on Trudeau’s India claim

The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, James Cleverly, on Tuesday said his government was in regular contact with its Canadian partners over allegations raised in the Canadian Parliament about India's alleged role in the killing of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

2023-09-19T19:17:52.671581+00:00 IST

"Terror victim families in Kashmir valley awaiting justice"

A Kashmiri socio-political activist lambasted Pakistan for sponsoring terrorism in India’s Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in her intervention at the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.

2023-09-19T17:41:31.886200+00:00 IST

Russian court rejects Wall Street Journal reporter’s appeal

According to a prior court judgement, Gershkovich will be detained until November 30.

2023-09-19T13:56:20.881054+00:00 IST

UK in "close touch" with Canada on Trudeau's allegations

The United Kingdom is in "close touch" with its Canadian partners about serious allegations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on India's link in the alleged assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

2023-09-19T13:55:25.300360+00:00 IST

Kashmiri activist lambasts Pakistan at UNHRC

A social activist hailing from India’s Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has lambasted Pakistan for targeting ethnic minorities, especially Shias.

2023-09-19T13:42:44.709968+00:00 IST

UK to continue trade talks with India amid Canada 'allegations'

Despite Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations on India for its involvement in the death of a Khalistani separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Britain would continue to have trade talks with India, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's spokesperson said on Tuesday, according to Reuters.

2023-09-19T12:05:19.361267+00:00 IST

Research analyst raises rights violations in Pakistan at UNHRC

Michela Mutovciev, a Research Analyst at Amsterdam-based EFSAS think-tank made her intervention during the Interactive dialogue with the Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances during the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday.

2023-09-19T11:11:14.095375+00:00 IST

'Highlighted responsibility of Global North as polluter'

Arvind Kumar, president of India Water Foundation, on Monday stressed that India has invested in climate financing and limiting the emission norms while highlighting the Global North's responsibility as the "historical polluter".

2023-09-18T22:19:21.651978+00:00 IST