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Montenegro to fine people for disrespecting national anthem
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Podgorica [Montenegro], Oct 10 (ANI): People will have to cough up around 2,000 euros if they fail to stand during the national anthem of Montenegro, as per a new legislation proposed by the government.
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NHRC issues notice to Bihar govt over Supaul incident
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 9 (ANI): The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Tuesday issued a notice to the Chief Minister Nitish Kumar-led Bihar government over the alleged thrashing of 34 girl students in state's Supaul district.
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Two recipients named for the 2018 Nobel Peace prize
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Stockholm, [Sweden] Oct 5 (ANI): The Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 has been awarded to rape survivor and Human rights activist Nadia Murad and Congolese gynaecologist Denis Mukwege jointly for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
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Bangladesh PM earns praise for sheltering Rohingyas
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], Oct 4 (ANI): Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has earned praises for hosting over 1.1 million forcibly displaced Rohingya Muslims, whereas Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been facing criticism for not protecting the rights of its citizens.
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UN human rights expert alarmed by India's move to deport Rohingyas
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Oct 3 (ANI): United Nations' Special Rapporteur on racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance, has expressed concerns over Indian Government's plan to deport seven Rohingya men to Myanmar, saying their forcible return could constitute refoulement which vi
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AFSPA lifted from many states: Home Secy Rajiv Gauba
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 1 (ANI): Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba on Monday asserted that after due review of the security scenarios, the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) has been lifted from many parts of the country.
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Sindhi, Baloch activists oppose construction of Diamer-Bhasha Dam
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], Sep 30 (ANI): Sindhi and Baloch political activists on Sunday organised a demonstration outside the Pakistan High Commission in London to show their dissatisfaction against the construction of dams on River Indus.
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PM Modi speaks of Human Rights in Mann Ki Baat
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 30 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his 48th 'Mann Ki Baat' address on Sunday highlighted the significance of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and termed it as an integral part of justice.
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Pak habitual of throwing dust of deceit, deception against India: Swaraj a
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New York [USA], Sept 29 (ANI): India's External Affairs Minister (EAM) Sushma Swaraj on Saturday used the United Nations platform to highlight the serious issue of Pakistan-sponsored cross border terrorism and human rights violations by killing security personnel in India.
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Minorities in Pak face persecution, discrimination: Activists
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Sep 27 (ANI): Activists from the Christian minority in Pakistan say they are being persecuted, discriminated and forced to leave the country.
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Maldives result: People's affirmation to democracy, says CHRI
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Sept 26 (ANI): The peaceful vote for change in the Maldives presidential elections is an affirmation of ordinary people in democratic processes and in upholding of dignity and rule of law, the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative (CHRI) said on Wednesday.
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Activists highlight worsening human rights situation, inequity in Balochis
Updated : 7 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], Sep 26 (ANI): Baloch political activists have accused Islamabad of violating human rights, inequality and rise of religious fundamentalists in Balochistan, which is responsible for the destruction of cultural identity of the Baloch people.
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