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Mamata Banerjee announces 'Shramshree' scheme: Rs 5,000 monthly aid for re
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee announced the 'Shramshree' scheme for Bengali migrant workers, alleging discrimination in other states. Returnees registering on the Shramshree portal will receive Rs 5,000 monthly aid for up to a year to help resettle in Bengal.
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US State Department accuses China of genocide, crimes against humanity in
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The US State Department's human rights report accused China of "genocide and crimes against humanity" against Uyghurs and other Muslim minorities, citing mass detentions, forced labour, and re-education programs. It highlighted severe restrictions on free expression, systemic discrimination,
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Neither Election Commission nor any voter is afraid of such false allegati
Updated : 7 months ago IST
"When politics is being done by targeting the voters of India by keeping a gun on the shoulder of the Election Commission, today the Election Commission wants to make it clear to everyone that it fearlessly stood like a rock with all the voters of all sections and all religions including
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Fifteen million primary-age girls out of school globally due to gender dis
Updated : 7 months ago IST
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally, a new report by UN Women revealed on Wednesday.
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Pakistan rights body, Taiwan's Foundation for Democracy mark National Mino
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Human Rights Focus Pakistan marked National Minority Day, urging constitutional reforms to protect religious minorities. Speakers called for ending discrimination, violence, and misuse of blasphemy laws, promoting religious freedom, equality, and justice for all citizens in Pakistan.
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Minority Rights March 2025 demands end to forced conversions, equality and
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Minority Rights March 2025 in Pakistan demanded an end to forced conversions, job discrimination, and misuse of blasphemy laws. Activists called for equal education, property protection, constitutional reforms, and recognition of minority rights to promote equality and justice for all ci
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"Convert or suffer": Pakistan's Christian and Hindu children trapped in fo
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
A Pakistan government report reveals widespread discrimination and abuse against minority children, especially Christians and Hindus. Issues include forced conversions, child marriages, and bonded labour. Despite urgent calls for reform, progress remains limited due to lack of political will
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'Cut us open and we bleed like them': Amnesty slams Pakistan's discriminat
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Amnesty International's report reveals severe caste and religion-based discrimination against Pakistan's sanitation workers, mainly Christians and Hindus. They face hazardous work, low pay, job insecurity, and social stigma, with little legal protection, highlighting systemic human rights
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CM Yogi distributes appointment letters to 1,494 newly selected UP Police
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Sunday, said that before 2017, recruitment in Uttar Pradesh was plagued by corruption, nepotism, and discrimination, which derailed youth aspirations and weakened law and order.
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Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya Foundation Launches Three Landmark Social Initiativ
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 28: The Mohit Kamboj Bharatiya Foundation (MKB), established on May 10, 2019, by noted philanthropist and social activist Mohit Kamboj, has announced three transformative social initiatives aimed at bringing meaningful change to Indian society. Guided by th
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Manoj Tiwari urges Centre to award Bharat Ratna to Bhojpuri legend Bhikhar
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Highlighting the contributions of Bhikhari Thakur to the Bhojpuri society, the BJP MP stated that he raised the issues of child marriage, displacement, women's respect, caste discrimination and social evils through his writings and music.
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Columbia University to pay USD 200m in settlement with Trump admin over an
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Trump Administration's deal with Columbia University is a seismic shift in our nation's fight to hold institutions that accept American taxpayer dollars accountable for antisemitic discrimination and harassment, US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a post on X.
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