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Pakistan: Rights groups alarmed as bodies of missing Baloch students recov
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Three Baloch youths, including students who had earlier been reported detained or missing, have been found dead in separate incidents across the province. The Baloch Yakjehti Committee described the deaths as part of what it alleges is a persistent pattern of enforced disappearances followed
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Pakistan: UN experts alarmed by conviction of Imaan Mazari-Hazir, Hadi Ali
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
UN experts on Wednesday expressed alarm at the conviction of lawyers and human rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on multiple criminal charges, which resulted in lengthy prison sentences, for simply exercising rights guaranteed by international human rights law as per a
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Mandatory two-helmet rule could cut two-wheeler deaths by 25%: Steelbird M
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
Alarmed by the rapid mushrooming of non-BIS-compliant and counterfeit helmets being sold, the government has mandated that all two-wheeler manufacturers must provide two certified helmets at the time of vehicle purchase, a move expected to significantly improve road safety while marginall
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Bangladesh's minority communities alarmed as communal violence intensifies
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Communal violence has surged in Bangladesh ahead of parliamentary elections, with dozens of incidents reported in December and early January, including killings, assaults and attacks on minorities. A minority rights body expressed concern, saying fear among communities could affect free a
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Operation Absolute Resolve: US conducts military strikes on Venezuela, cap
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that he was deeply alarmed by the recent escalation in Venezuela and expressed his concern over international law not being respected.
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Families blame Pakistani forces as new disappearance cases emerge in Baloc
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
A rise in enforced disappearances and the recovery of bodies across Balochistan has alarmed families and rights groups. Several people, including students, women and activists, have gone missing in recent weeks, with locals accusing state-backed forces. Families are demanding answers as tens
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Plea in Delhi HC seeks bar on outdoor school sports during toxic winter po
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Alarmed by the worsening air quality during Delhi's winter months, a group of minor schoolchildren has moved the Delhi High Court seeking a halt to all outdoor sports trials and tournaments scheduled between November and January when pollution levels in the capital routinely fall into the
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Pakistan: Human Rights Commission alarmed as Imran Khan's nephews arrested
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has voiced concern over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's nephews in connection with the May 9, 2023, protests.
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UN chief Guterres "gravely alarmed" by Israeli decision to "take control o
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's decision to "take control of Gaza City," calling it a "dangerous escalation" worsening the humanitarian crisis. He urged a permanent ceasefire, humanitarian access, release of hostages, and Israel to end settlements and occupation for
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GOP senators alarmed by Hegseth's Ukraine aid freeze, seek probe
Updated : 10 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Republican senators are alarmed by reports that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth froze weapons shipments to Ukraine without US President Trump's approval. They demand answers and Congressional oversight, calling the move a miscommunication or serious lapse in coordination, The Hill reported.
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Rights groups alarmed as disappeared Baloch family members found dead week
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Balochistan Post, the bodies were recovered from the Thor Khan area.
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J-K: Authorities to conduct mock drill in Kashmir valley; urges citizens t
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a social media post on X, Srinagar Police wrote, "Through Directorate of SDRF & Civil Defence Kashmir. Public Advisory: Civil Defence Mock Drill. To enhance the Civil Defence preparedness for emergencies, a Civil Defence Mock Drill will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 4:00
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