Jean-Claude Trichet, Governor of the Bank of France and former President of the European Central Bank, today expressed confidence in India's economic growth potential and underlined the importance of rule-based trade.
Amid ongoing protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), India has strongly criticised Pakistan's actions in the region, calling for accountability for its "horrific" human rights violations.
Two years after the mob violence in Jaranwala, victims and rights activists say justice remains far from reality, with only one person convicted despite the scale of the tragedy. These concerns were highlighted at a conference on "Jaranwala tragedy of August 16, 202- Condition of minorities
The Gandhi Jayanti celebration at the Foundation's headquarters also featured cultural performances and Indian food, giving guests a glimpse of India's heritage alongside discussions on shared values of equality and human dignity.
Addressing the Council under General Debate IX, Dr Sharma stated that equality and dignity are the fundamental values that cannot be compromised under any circumstances. "We categorically reject all forms of racial discrimination, xenophobia, and religious intolerance, regardless of where th
The event, titled "Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan: Amplifying Voices, Demanding Justice, Calling for Global Action", was convened by the Centre for Human Rights and Peace Advocacy.
Political activists from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) raised alarm over the scale of human rights violations, describing Pakistan as one of the leading states in the region for enforced disappearances and extrajudicial abuses.
RRAG told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva that indigenous people in Bangladesh's Chittagong Hill Tracts face racial violence, killings, and discrimination. It cited army attacks, exclusion from reforms, and removal of "Adivasi" from textbooks, urging effective international action a
A UN side event in Geneva marked Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, stressing education in non-violence to prevent human rights abuses. Diplomats and civil society leaders urged linking non-violence to justice, dialogue, and peace, highlighting Gandhi's universal legacy and the need to inve
At the UNHRC's 60th session, ECO FAWN Society CEO Sai Sampath Mettu condemned the Pahalgam terror attack, urging global action against intolerance and extremist violence. He called for accountability, stronger mechanisms to counter extremism, and interfaith dialogue to promote peace and just
At a UNHRC side event in Geneva, activist Divya Advani and Sindhi Adhikar Manch founder Govind Gurbani highlighted declining Sindhi numbers in Pakistan and contrasted it with constitutional rights enjoyed by minorities in India, stressing equal opportunities, reservations, and inclusive repr