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Swiss Tibetan held 1000-km solo-cycle rally to raise awareness about Chine
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], May 25 (ANI): A Swiss-Tibetan held a solo cycle rally of 1000 kilometres from Winterthur to Geneva to raise awareness about the violent repression by China in Tibet.
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NHRC seeks report from Centre, States on poor working conditions of ASHA w
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 24 (ANI): The National Human rights Commission (NHRC) on Monday has sought reports from the central government and the States on allegations of poor working conditions of ASHA workers in the rural areas across the country.
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China seeks to 'Sinicise' Tibetan religion, calls for crackdown on 'separa
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], May 23 (ANI): Despite international condemnation over human rights violations by Beijing in Tibet, the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) top official in Lhasa called for greater stress on Chinese elements in religion and a crackdown on 'separatism' in the region.
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of barge tragedy, raises concerns on rights
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Sunday took suo motu cognizance of a news article, published on May 22, raising serious concerns on the rights of various seafarers in India after the cyclone Tauktae caused barge P305 to sink in the Arabian Sea.
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NHRC seeks comprehensive report from Odisha, Chhatishgarh to resolve Hirak
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has sought for a Comprehensive report from the Chief Secretaries of Odisha and Chhattisgarh on the issue of large scale displacement and subsequent failure of both the state governments in rehabilitation and resettl
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UP police pays Rs 5 lakh to kin of 'fake encounter' victim
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 23 (ANI): The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Lucknow, on Saturday submitted payment proof of Rs 5 lakh to the family members of an IT engineer, before the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) despite the earlier resistance for not paying the amount by the Uttar Prad
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China hopes EU will do 'serious reflection' over halt of investment pact
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Beijing [China], May 22 (ANI): China has said EU states "disregarded facts" on the human rights issue in Xinjiang after the European Parliament froze the legislative process for ratifying the investment pact with Beijing, in response to sanctions against EU lawmakers.
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Japanese sportswear firm becomes latest to stop using Xinjiang cotton amid
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Osaka [Japan], May 21 (ANI): Japanese sportswear firm Mizuno Corporation on Friday announced its decision to stop using cotton sourced from China's Xinjiang region, believed to reflect concern amid allegations of human rights abuses by Beijing against the Uyghur Muslims.
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NHRC issues notices to Centre, states over denial of benefits due to non-c
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New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Thursday sent notices to the centre and states over the alleged denial of benefits to beneficiaries of various public schemes during the coronavirus pandemic due to "non-completion of biometric authentication".
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European Parliament votes to 'freeze' investment deal with China
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], May 21 (ANI): Members of the European Parliament on Thursday voted to freeze the legislative process for ratifying the EU's investment pact with China, until Beijing lifts sanctions against EU lawmakers, in retaliation for the condemnation of human rights abuses in Xin
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Almaty: Kazakhs protesting for over 100 days against their relatives' dete
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
Almaty [Kazakhstan], May 20 (ANI): The relatives of Kazakh people, who have been detained in "re-education camps" in China's northwestern region of Xinjiang, have been protesting for over 100 days in the city of Almaty in Kazakhstan.
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NHRC asks Health Ministry to act immediately over black fungus deaths
Updated : 4 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has asked the Secretary, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to take appropriate action and submit Action Taken Report (ATR) over black fungus deaths and infections in India.
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