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We don't believe in misusing laws, PM Modi in favour of protection of civi
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): With the aim to preserve the sovereignty and integrity of the nation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his clear and unequivocal views in favour of the protection of civil liberties, respect for human rights and giving meaning to constitutional freed
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Canadian Civil Liberties Association takes Trudeau govt to court for invok
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], February 18 (ANI): The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA), a non-profit organization, initiated legal proceedings against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau government over its decision to invoke the Emergencies Act following mass protests against mandatory vaccinations,
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'Track record of organisers, biases of participants well-known': MEA hits
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 28 (ANI): Two days after four US lawmakers and former Vice President Hamid Ansari expressed concern about India's recent record on protecting human rights and civil liberties, the External Affairs Ministry on Friday said it had seen reports about the online even
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US-based Muslim civil liberties organization urges Tesla to close showroo
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 5 (ANI): A major Muslim civil liberties organization in the United States has called on Tesla motors CEO Elon Musk to close a recently-opened showroom in China's Xinjiang region, saying no American corporation should be doing business in a region that is the focal po
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Taliban should ensure women's liberties: Pak media
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], December 29 (ANI): A recent communique by the Taliban which put limitations on the movement of Afghan women is a grim reminder that Taliban-2.0 governance is gradually slipping in a deja vu mode.
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Protests in France, Italy against COVID-19 health pass
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Paris [France], August 9 (ANI): France and Italy on Sunday witnessed mass protests against the COVID-19 health pass with protesters saying that it infringes on their civil liberties.
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SC issues notice to States, UTs over FIRs filed under scrapped Section 66-
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 2 (ANI): The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued notice to all states, Union Territories (UTs), and Registrar General of all state High Courts after hearing the petition of People's Union For Civil Liberties (PUCL) seeking action against those allegedly involved
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London's Mayor Sadiq Khan issues message to support Hong Kong migrants
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
London [UK], July 23 (ANI): London's Mayor Sadiq Khan on Thursday sent a message of support to Hong Kong residents fleeing China's crackdown on democracy to seek new lives in the United Kingdom (UK).
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Pakistan continues unprecedented assault on civil liberties by attacking j
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], June 14 (ANI): As Pakistan continues to stifle freedom of speech, the country is pursuing an unrelenting assault on journalism as scribes are fired, harassed and assaulted for their critical reporting.
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'State terrorism' afflicting all sections of Andhra Pradesh, alleges TDP c
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Amaravati (Andhra Pradesh) [India], May 27 (ANI): TDP National President and former Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday slammed the YSRCP government for allegedly perpetrating "State terrorism" as a cover for its undemocratic, autocratic, and authoritarian activities aimed at deny
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SC refuses to entertain petition against love jihad laws in UP
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 3 (ANI): Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a petition against love jihad laws in Uttar Pradesh and rather asked the petitioner to approach the concerned High Court for relief.
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60th Goa Liberation Day: President Kovind pays tribute to fallen soldiers
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Panaji (Goa) [India], December 20 (ANI): Paying tribute to fallen soldiers who laid down their lives during the operation at the historic Azad Maidan on the occasion of the 60th Liberation Day of Goa, President Ram Nath Kovind said the Goan struggle for liberation was not only for civil libe
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