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Foreign Secy Misri meets German MPs, emphasises significance of India-Germ
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
During the meeting, he discussed global issues of mutual importance with German lawmakers - Andreas Schwarz, Ingo Gadechens, Gesine Lotzsch, Sebastian Schafer.
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US lawmakers raise concerns over Webull's ties to China, demand data on se
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) have raised significant concerns about Webull Financial LLC's ownership structure and operational ties to the People's Republic of China (PRC). Due to these c
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South Korea: President Yoon Suk Yeol survives impeachment as his party lea
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The National Assembly voted on the opposition-led motion, but most lawmakers from Yoon's ruling People Power Party (PPP) boycotted the vote, despite massive protests outside the parliament.
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HRCP report reveals widespread gender-based violence in Pakistan
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Human rights activists on Friday urged male lawmakers to actively back and implement legislative proposals put forward by their female counterparts to protect the rights of women and marginalised groups.
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US lawmakers criticise loopholes in new export control rules on China's se
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
US lawmakers John Moolenaar and Raja Krishnamoorthi have expressed concerns over loopholes in the US Department of Commerce's export control rule, issued on December 2, 2024, aimed at limiting China's access to advanced semiconductor technology. In a letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo, they p
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"Deeply concerning": UK lawmakers raise concern over attacks on Hindus in
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Labour Party MP Barry Gardiner on Monday requested for an urgent session in the UK Parliament to discuss the situation in Bangladesh and recent attacks on members of Hindu community.
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Pakistan: PML-N leader in resolution to Punjab Assembly Secretariat, seeks
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The resolution submitted by PML-N lawmaker demands strict action against Imran Khan-founded party, calling it a "disruptive group" functioning under the guise of a political party.
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US lawmakers cite national security concerns, urge probe into China video
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Chairman John Moolenaar and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi of the House Select Committee on Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to investigate a recent transaction involving Zhejiang Dahua Technology, a Chinese surveillance equipment ma
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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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US lawmakers urge action on Hong Kong's political prisoners, citing abuse,
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCP) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony J Blinken expressing deep concern over the health, welfare, and human rights of the political prisoners in Hong Kong.
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More than 40 US lawmakers sign letter for Imran Khan's release; opposition
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In a major development, over 40 American lawmakers have called upon US President Joe Biden to advocate for the immediate release of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, along with all other political prisoners in the country and ensure their safety in line with the findings of the U
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Pakistan: Council of Islamic Ideology faces backlash over anti-VPN decree
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has drawn criticism after its chief, Dr. Raghib Naeemi, declared the use of VPNs for accessing immoral content un-Islamic. Religious scholars, lawmakers, and digital rights activists argue that the decree undermines privacy rights and freedom of expressi
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