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HRCP alleges government crackdown, warns of shrinking space for human ri
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), an autonomous civil rights organisation, has issued a warning that its functioning is being hindered by pressure from the Pakistani government. "In recent months, HRCP has encountered a range of arbitrary, unlawful, and unjust measures that hav
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Baloch Women's Forum condemns crackdown on Gwadar conference, alleging rig
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The leadership of the Baloch Women's Forum strongly denounced efforts to disrupt what they termed a peaceful conference in Gwadar, the unlawful detention of women, and the suppression of political activities during a press briefing at Turbat Press Club on Sunday, as reported by The Balochist
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"Move is appreciated": Kangana Ranaut after crackdown on OTT platforms
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has banned several OTT platforms over obscene and vulgar content.
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Zelensky backtracks after protests, moves to restore anti-graft agency ind
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ukrainian President Zelensky introduced a new bill to restore anti-corruption agency independence after backlash over a previous law. The move follows protests and Western criticism, with critics accusing him of authoritarianism and threatening Ukraine's EU bid, RT reported.
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Punjab police continues its crackdown on drug smugglers
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Notably, Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab a drug-free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub-Committee, led by the state's Finance Minister, Harp
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Amnesty International marks 10 years since China's '709 Crackdown', calls
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks 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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Paank report exposes state crackdown on Baloch families during peaceful pr
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The protest was led by Dr. Mahrang Baloch, Shah Ji, Bebagar Baloch, Bebow Baloch, Gulzadi Baloch, and Mahjabeen Baloch, sister of missing student Hafeez Baloch, who arrived in Islamabad to demand justice and the safe return of their missing loved ones. Many protesters carried photographs of
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Gujarat ATS arrests four Al Qaeda operatives in coordinated crackdown
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The arrested accused have been identified as Mohd Faiq from Delhi, Mohd Fardeen from Ahmedabad, Sefullah Kureshi from Modasa in Aravalli, and Zeeshan Ali from Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
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Amritsar rural police, BSF Punjab seize 8 illegal pistols in crackdown on
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Amritsar Rural Police, acting on specific intelligence inputs, seized eight illegal weapons in two separate operations with the Border Security Force (BSF Punjab) in a significant blow to trans-border arms trafficking.
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J-K: Forest Department cracks down on Timber Mafia; registers 52 forest of
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major crackdown on forest-related crimes, the Forest Department in Jammu and Kashmir's Bhaderwah has intensified its drive against timber smuggling and illegal logging. Over the last two months, officials have registered 52 Forest Offences Cases and seized 22 illegal mechanical cutters
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Ukraine strips anti-corruption agencies of independence, EU slams move as
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ukraine's parliament passed a law ending the independence of key anti-corruption agencies, triggering protests and international concern. Critics say it weakens reform efforts and silences probes into top officials. The EU warned the move threatens Ukraine's EU bid, while Kyiv dismissed the
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Assam Rifles, Customs seize ₹14 crore worth of Yaba tablets in Tripu
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Assam Rifles and the Customs Department conducted a successful joint operation in Tripura's Khowai district, seizing a massive consignment of narcotics worth ₹14 crore.
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