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Uyghur Activist Dolkun Isa raises alarm over China's influence on UNHRC
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commenced from February 24, Dolkun Isa, the former President of the World Uyghur Congress, expressed serious concerns regarding China's increasing sway within the Council. He cautioned that authoritarian governments, especially China
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami lauds "historic" Budget of Silver Jubilee Year
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami's address in the Uttarakhand Assembly was not just a comprehensive presentation of the government's policies and achievements but also a sharp attack on the opposition's corruption and failures. The Chief Minister outlined a clear roadmap for the state's
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UGC regulations threaten autonomy of universities, undermine federal value
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The Draft UGC Regulations were released by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on January 6, 2025. State governments have since raised objections, calling them "an attack on the idea of federalism."
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Uyghur activist exposes China's atrocities, global misinformation campaign
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The summit, which was held on Wednesday, provides an essential forum for bringing attention to abuses of human rights, opposing authoritarian governments, and promoting democratic reforms.
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'Governments should respect all faiths': BJP's Prakash Reddy on Telangana
Updated : 1 year ago IST
BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy criticized the Telangana and Andhra Pradesh governments for their decision to allow Muslim employees to leave work an hour early during Ramzan, calling it an act of appeasement.
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India's crude steel capacity needs 8 pc CAGR to meet Govts 300 mn MT targe
Updated : 1 year ago IST
India's crude steel capacity must grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 8 per cent to meet Governments Steel target of 300 million metric tonnes (mn MT) by 2030, according to a report by HDFC Securities.
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UAE extends Arab Government Excellence Award for another four years
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the UAE Government has extended the Arab Government Excellence Award, in a strategic partnership with the Arab League, for an additional four years. The award aims t
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NDA Government working tirelessly to empower Bodo community: PM Modi
Updated : 1 year ago IST
PM Modi said that the National Democratic Alliance governments, both in the Centre and Assam, have been working tirelessly to empower the Bodo community and fulfil Bodo aspirations. These works will continue with even greater vigour.
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World Governments Summit to hold next edition from 3-5 February 2026
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, the next edition of the World Governments Summit (WGS) will take place from February 3 to February 5, 2026.
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Digital School launches 'Skills Academies' initiative
Updated : 1 year ago IST
In a pioneering step towards advancing economic and social development through capacity building and skills enhancement, The Digital School, an initiative under Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), in collaboration with ATAYA Initiative of the Emirates Red Crescent (
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Future of Work Forum forecasts economic shifts, outlines AI opportunities,
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in collaboration with the World Governments Summit Organisation, organised the second edition of the Future of Work Forum, as part of the World Governments Summit 2025,
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SC says lottery distributors not liable to pay service tax to centre; stat
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Supreme Court has ruled that lottery distributors are not liable to pay service tax to the Centre, affirming that only state governments have the authority to impose taxes on lotteries, dismissing the Centre's appeal.
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