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Israel expands humanitarian efforts in Gaza with additional aid hubs
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the IDF Spokesperson's Unit, the move is part of efforts to expand food distribution "in accordance with the directives of the political echelon." The new sites will be managed by American civil society organisations in coordination with the US. government.
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"Bangladeshis are not welcome in state": Assam CM Sarma slams Syeda Hameed
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chief Minister asserted that Bangladeshis are not welcome in Assam, and said those sympathising with them may accommodate them in their own backyards.
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Sanjeevani 2025 Mobilizes Communities, Creates Momentum for Early Cancer S
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: The third edition of the Sanjeevani National Convention, jointly organized by Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News18 Network, and knowledge partner Tata Trusts, brought together key voices from healthcare, government, civil society, and the p
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Afghan women continue to face exclusion from education, jobs under Taliban
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Four years into Taliban rule, Afghan women remain barred from government, education, and most jobs, UN Special Representative Susan Ferguson said, Tolo News reported. Half of female staff in civil society organizations lost jobs due to funding cuts, while activists warn this exclusion harms
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Bihar, a crucible of world-changing ideas, says author-diplomat Abhay K at
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In Patna, a book discussion on "Nalanda: How it Changed the World" by Abhay K explored Nalanda's role as the pioneering international university. The event emphasised Bihar's rich civilisational heritage and inspired renewed pride and intellectual engagement among academics, students, and ci
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INCCS report exposes China's expanding transnational repression against Uy
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The report, titled Preventing Transnational Repression: The Case of the Uyghur Diaspora, written by David Tobin and Nyrola Elima, characterises transnational repression as actions taken by foreign governments to inhibit or constrain individuals' rights beyond their sovereign borders. It aler
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"Air pollution transcends economic, social, political divides": Shashi Tha
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
According to an official statement from the MP's office, the round table brings together India's leading air quality experts, policymakers, health professionals, and civil society actors to deliberate on scalable, cross-sectoral solutions to reduce air pollution and improve public health
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Peace march crushed, terrorists consulted: Pakistan's two-faced strategy i
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
On Friday, a peace march in Shewa tehsil of North Waziristan saw tribal elders, civil society representatives, political party members, and Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) activists uniting against what they described as a collapsing security environment.
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CM Dhami, Lt Gen discusses coordination between military, civil admin in b
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
On this occasion, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami said that the Indian Army is not only playing an important role in protecting the unity, sovereignty and integrity of the country, but is also actively participating in developmental works by establishing coordination with the civil societ
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"Manipur returning to peace and normalcy," says state Governor Ajay Kumar
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Crediting the collaborative efforts of the government, armed forces and civil society organisations, Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla said that the state has been returning to peace and normalcy after the ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities.
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Two young men go missing in Balochistan amid rising concern over enforced
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Hakeem Baloch recently graduated with an LLB degree from Bahawalpur, Punjab, and had only just begun his legal practice in Balochistan. His disappearance has raised concerns among civil society organisations, human rights advocates, and the legal community. They have expressed worry over
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Amnesty International marks 10 years since China's '709 Crackdown', calls
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Amnesty International has issued a joint statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's "709" crackdown on human rights lawyers, urging for an independent international inquiry into the decade-long persecution of civil society and human rights activists in China. Th
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