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Human Rights Watch urges ASEAN leaders to focus on human rights, humanitar
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Governments attending upcoming regional summits in Malaysia should reject the Myanmar military junta's plans to hold "elections" in December 2025, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to all countries sending delegates. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and ASEAN partner summ
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Trump tariffs to dent India leather industry revenue 10-12% current fiscal
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Faced with US tariffs, India's leather and allied products industry are expected to see revenue decline 10-12 per cent this current fiscal, according to Crisil Ratings.
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Flawed policies threaten Pakistan's wheat security as Punjab blocks seed s
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Punjab's seed producers, supplying nearly 90% of Pakistan's seeds, warned that government restrictions on wheat seed distribution could trigger an agricultural crisis. The Seed Association of Pakistan urged immediate reforms to protect food security, appealing to authorities and the army for
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UN Secretary-General Guterres launches Sevilla forum to tackle debt crisis
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday launched the Sevilla Forum on Debt, highlighting that developing countries face crushing debt, spending more on repayments than on health and education. He stressed the need for fair borrowing, debt restructuring, and a global platform to
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Climate science, early warnings key to saving lives: UN
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Early-warning systems work," he told the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in Geneva. "They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock. Enable families to evacuate safely. And protect entire communities from devastation."
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"Blaming Diwali, Hindus and Sanatanis for Delhi's Pollution is a sin": Del
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Wednesday alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is trying to prove that "Deepawali, Hindus and Sanatanis are responsible for Delhi's pollution," adding that it is "a sin" to link the festival to the city's air quality crisis.
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Manjinder Singh Sirsa calls Kejriwal 'Anpadh,' slams Saurabh Bharadwaj ove
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa ignited a fiery political clash by calling AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal "anpadh" (illiterate) in response to AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj's tweet mocking the BJP's claims that Punjab's stubble burning fuels Delhi's pollution crisis.
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"We salute the courage of our police personnel": PM Modi pays tribute on P
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
In a post shared on X, PM Modi said, "On Police Commemoration Day, we salute the courage of our police personnel and recall the supreme sacrifice by them in the line of duty. Their steadfast dedication keeps our nation and people safe. Their bravery and commitment in times of crisis and i
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Ali Al Nuaimi chairs 15th meeting of IPU Task Force on peaceful resolution
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
During the meeting, Al Nuaimi emphasised the IPU's pivotal role in promoting peaceful solutions and building trust among the parties involved, underlining the importance of parliamentary dialogue in supporting stability and peace efforts.
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Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential election, victory marks end of two
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Rodrigo Paz of the centre-right Christian Democratic Party (PDC) in Bolivia has been elected as the country's new president, ending almost 20 years of socialit leadership
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GST rationalisation to boost organised apparel retail revenue growth by 20
Updated : 4 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The recent rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) is expected to add about 200 basis points to the revenue growth of India's organised apparel retail sector this fiscal, keeping it steady at 13-14 per cent for the second straight year, according to a Crisil Ratings report.
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Polls open in Bolivia's presidential run-off as country faces deepening cr
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Bolivians began voting on Sunday in a decisive presidential run-off between two pro-market candidates, signalling the end of nearly 20 years of socialist leadership and a potential pivot back toward closer ties with the United States, Al Jazeera reported.
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