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Human rights organisations voice concern over situation in Xinjiang, call
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, the International Service for Human Rights, and the World Uyghur Congress said that the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, should provide a public update of measures taken by the Chinese government and his office to addr
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UN urges China to disclose status of imprisoned Uyghur doctor
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has urged Chinese authorities to disclose information regarding the status and location of Dr Gulshan Abbas, an Uyghur doctor reportedly serving a 20-year prison sentence since 2019 on charges rela
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Indian national dies in Italy's Latina
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The Embassy said that it is in contact with local authorities and that efforts are being made to contact the family and provide consular assistance.
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Protests in Turbat demand release of enforced disappearance victims
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The BYC stated that despite promises from the local administration regarding the safe return of the disappeared individuals, there has been no response from the current authorities.
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Chhattisgarh govt to reorganize Bastar, Surguja, other areas to improve pu
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The cabinet has decided to reorganize Bastar, Surguja, Mid-Area Tribal Development, Scheduled Caste Development Authority and Chhattisgarh State Rural and Other Backward Classes Development Authorities, said the statement issued by government officials.
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Delhi court directs jail authorities to provide air cooler to Sukesh Chand
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Chandrasekhar, who is in judicial custody in connection with the Rs 200 crore extortion case, had sought relief on the medical grounds that he had developed skin problems due to a high temperature.
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Airports in Patna, Vadodara receive bomb threats, security heightened
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Security has been heightened at airports in Gujarat's Vadodara and Bihar's Patna after bomb threat emails were received by the airport authorities on Tuesday.
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Public outrage over high taxes in Pakistan for IMF bailout
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
There is widespread anger in Pakistan towards the government over the significant tax hikes that the authorities have levied to boost state revenues with an aim to achieve approval for an International Monetary Fund's (IMF) bailout to prevent another economic crisis in Pakistan.
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Uyghur Organisation accuses Chinese authorities of banning Eid celebration
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
In stark contrast to global Muslim festivities marking Eid al-Adha, the Centre for Uyghur Studies has accused the Chinese government of intensifying its crackdown on Islamic practices in Xinjiang, historically known as East Turkistan.
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Suspicious object found outside BJP office in Kolkata
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
A suspicious object was found outside the BJP office in Kolkata on Sunday, leading to a swift response from authorities.
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China uses AI cameras to monitor Uyghurs, reports German media
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The documents originate from police departments in Shanghai, various cities and counties in Zhejiang province, and the southwestern metropolis of Chengdu. These tenders specifically target the identification of Uyghur individuals in public spaces.
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Wounded camel in Pakistan's Sindh to get artificial leg, say authorities
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The wounded camel in Pakistan's Sindh, whose leg was chopped off by a landlord, is all set to get an artificial leg now, Geo News reported citing the authorities on Sunday.
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