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Tibetan leader A-Nya Sengdra faces an extended jail term amid rights outcr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese authorities have extended Tibetan activist A-Nya Sengdra's prison term, delaying his release to February 2026. Known for fighting corruption and environmental crimes, he has faced isolation and health concerns. Rights groups warn this reflects China's ongoing crackdown on Tibetan com
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Indonesian groups suspend protest as security forces tighten grip in Jakar
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Indonesian students and civil society groups cancelled planned demonstrations in Jakarta on Monday after authorities tightened security in the capital, following a week of violent protests sparked by lawmakers' pay
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India, Japan condemn Pahalgam terror attack; call for concerted action aga
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba "unequivocally and strongly"condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and called for concerted actions against all UN-listed terrorist groups and entities, including Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) a
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Rwanda receives 7 deportees from US under Trump's immigration crackdown
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Rwanda has received seven people deported from the US under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, Al Jazeera reported. Kigali said some deportees wish to stay while others want to return home. Rights groups have criticised third-country deportations, raising concerns about safety a
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Women in Pauri Garhwal's Kot block cultivate lilies, script self-reliance
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Twenty-two poly houses have been built in the Kot block through the joint efforts of the Horticulture Department, Gramothan Project, and NHLM. In the first phase, women's groups have planted Oriental and Dashing Star variety bulbs imported from Holland in eight polyhouses.
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Ugandans criticise deal with Trump administration to accept US deportees
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ugandans have criticised a secretive deal with Donald Trump's administration to accept US deportees, Al Jazeera reported. Lawmakers said the agreement bypassed parliament and benefits President Museveni politically, while rights groups warned Uganda is already struggling with refugees and fa
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Hyderabad Open 2025 sets new benchmark as WPBL On Tour kicks off with gran
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Hyderabad Open showcased 60 competitive categories across age groups and levels - from U-18s to 50-plus divisions - and featured DUPR-based draws to ensure fair play and thrilling contests. Star names from WPBL Season 1, including Hyderabad Superstars' very own Kuldip Mahajan, headlined
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Fresh wave of enforced disappearances reported in Karachi, Kech
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
At least three individuals have allegedly become victims of enforced disappearance in separate incidents spanning Karachi and Balochistan's Kech district, raising serious concerns among rights groups and families. According to The Balochistan Post, the latest cases highlight the ongoing issu
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Rights groups call on Germany to take immediate action on Afghan refugees'
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Several human rights groups from across the world have jointly addressed a letter to Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul and Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, calling for immediate action to relocate over 2000 Afghan refugees from Pakistan, Khaama Press reported on Monday.
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Islamabad High Court halts deportation of 18 Afghan nationals
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Islamabad High Court has halted the deportation of 18 Afghan nationals with expired PoR cards, granting them temporary relief. The order comes amid Pakistan's repatriation plan, set to begin September 1, which has raised concerns from rights groups over forced returns violating internati
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Assam CM distributes cheques amounting to Rs 10,000 each to 18,370 members
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"This support has included the provision of financial assistance and facilitation of bank loans. Women involved in these groups have become familiar with banking systems, engaged in the production of goods, and achieved self-sufficiency. Currently, Assam has 4 lakh SHGs with approximately 40
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South Korea passes bill to expand labour rights
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Korea's major business lobby groups have voiced opposition to the bill, saying that the bill could cause extreme confusion at workplaces and that it could also make companies' business decisions, including overseas investments, a reason for workers' collective action, disrupting the
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