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UN rights chief calls for 'transparent' probe into deaths during Uzbekista
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New York [US], July 6 (ANI): UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday called for a prompt, independent and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least 18 people during clashes at protests in the Uzbek region of Karakalpakstan last Friday.
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'Kaali' poster row: Canadian museum regrets offence caused to Hindu commun
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], July 6 (ANI): The Toronto-based Aga Khan Museum, which landed in trouble for the inappropriate depiction of Hindu Gods, has expressed deep regret for "inadvertently causing offence" to members of the Hindu and other faiths.
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Indian High Commission urges Canadian authorities to withdraw material dis
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], July 4 (ANI): Indian High Commission on Monday urged Canadian authorities to withdraw the disrespectful depiction of Hindu Gods showcased as part of the 'Under the Tent' project at the Aga Khan Museum, Toronto.
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No change in policy with regard to entry rules for Bangladeshis: Indian Mi
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 3 (ANI): Indian High Commission in Bangladesh said that there is no change in policy with regards to entry rules for Bangladesh nationals holding multiple entry visas for visiting India either by road, rail or air and added that the social media posts claiming entry
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Human Rights Council holds urgent debate on rights of women and girls in A
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], July 1 (ANI): The Human Rights Council (HRC) on Friday held an urgent debate on the human rights of women and girls in Afghanistan, hearing Michelle Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, say that since the Taliban took power, women and girls in Af
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Virander Kumar Paul appointed as next Indian envoy to Turkey
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 1 (ANI): Virander Kumar Paul, presently High Commissioner of India to Kenya has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Turkey.
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UK announces 75 scholarships in India's 75th year of Independence
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): The UK government has partnered with leading businesses in India to offer 75 fully-funded scholarships for Indian students to study in the UK from September, the British High Commission (BHC) said.
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MEA rebukes OHCHR interference regarding legal action against Teesta Setal
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 29 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday rebuked the UN Office of the High Commissioner (OHCHR) for Human Rights interference against Teesta Setalvad and two other persons as "completely unwarranted."
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Millions affected by drought in Horn of Africa, UNHCR appeals for aid
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Addis Ababa [Mali], June 28 (ANI): The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Tuesday appealed for USD 42.6 million in aid to help millions affected by the drought in the Horn of Africa (HOA).
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India Lesotho Business Council launched
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India] June 27 (ANI/SRV): India Lesotho Business Council has been launched by the Indian Economic Trade Organization and the High Commission of Lesotho to accelerate the trade relationships between both countries. The MOU was witnessed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs Honorable
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Chinese propaganda at UNHRC and Michelle Bachelet's embarrassing trip to X
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Beijing [China], June 24 (ANI): In a series of events in the last one month, China has managed to fool the international community, and specifically the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC).
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Ben Stiller partners with UN to extend support for those fleeing Ukraine
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 19 (ANI): Hollywood actor Ben Stiller has partnered up with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees in order to extend support to those fleeing Ukraine while Russia's military operation on the country continues.
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