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EU criticises Pakistan over conviction of human rights lawyers, Islamabad
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
On Thursday, the European Union censured Pakistan following the conviction of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha. The EU said the verdict contradicts the democratic principles Pakistan has pledged to uphold at the international level. Mazari and her husband Chattha
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Ancient roots, modern practice: India showcases millennia of democratic tr
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Sanskrit hymns from the Atharva Veda, dating back to 1200-1000 BCE, filled the venue, highlighting democratic ideals that flourished in Rig Vedic society through assemblies known as Sabha and councils called Samiti. The choice was deliberate, sending a strong message that India's democrat
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US Secretary of State Rubio testifies at Senate hearing on Venezuela, defe
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as a strategic move, rejecting claims it was an act of war. He outlined Washington's goals for a democratic transition and oil recovery, while lawmakers questioned costs and legality of the operation.
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Budget Session: Both houses adjourned to meet again at 11:00 am on Jan 29
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Both houses were adjourned on Wednesday afternoon and will meet tomorrow -- (Thursday) at 11 am. As the National Democratic Alliance-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs thumped their tables in appreciation, Opposition MPs stood and protested, demanding that the law be withdrawn.
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DMK-Congress alliance is a "failed engine": Tamil Nadu BJP President Naina
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Reacting to Chief Minister MK Stalin's recent remark in which he described the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a "box engine," Nainar Nagendran on Tuesday said that after the elections, people will clearly know which is the "failed engine," which is the "box engine," and which is th
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"Honoured that Maharashtra Governor will attend International Holocaust Re
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Revach said he was deeply honoured that the Governor of Maharashtra would attend the event, highlighting the importance of remembrance and shared democratic values between the two nations.
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India-EU FTA will provide India's labour-intensive products easy access to
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the India-EU Free Trade Agreement finalized on Tuesday will provide easy access to the European Union market for India's labour-intensive products, including textiles, gems and jewellery, auto parts, and engineering goods.
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Unfurling flags and remembering fallen soldiers: Nation celebrates 77th Re
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"This day reminds us of the democratic values mentioned in our constitution, on which our democracy is based. This occasion is dedicated to the values of justice, freedom, and equality that we all should abide by. Let us pay tribute to those freedom fighters and soldiers who sacrificed th
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Pakistan: Hours-long road closures near Karachi Press Club amid protests o
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Several roads leading to the Karachi Press Club (KPC) remained closed for hours as lawyers, rights defenders and civil society representatives held demonstrations against the conviction of Pakistan's human rights lawyers Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, resulting in major traf
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"Partnership with India has never been stronger": Australian Foreign Minis
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Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Monday said that Australia's partnership with India has " never been stronger" as she extended Republic Day greetings to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and the people of India, highlighting shared democratic values and deepening bilateral tie
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"Thrilled to see US-made aircraft in Indian sky", says US Ambassador Sergi
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
Through his official X post, the US Ambassador to India said, "Happy Republic Day, India! Honored to attend the Republic Day Parade for the first time, a celebration of India's Constitution and democratic spirit. Thrilled to see the U.S.-made aircraft soaring in the Indian sky, a powerful
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Chhattisgarh: Tricolour unfurls for first time in 47 villages of ex-Maoist
Updated : 1 month, 2 weeks ago IST
In a historic moment, 47 villages across the districts of Bijapur, Narayanpur and Sukma--where national festivals could never be celebrated earlier--observed Republic Day for the first time on January 26. The occasion marks a significant milestone in the democratic restoration of Bastar.<
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