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Iran's Embassy in India extends greetings on election of new Supreme leade
Updated : 6 days, 1 hour ago IST
The Embassy said that the election took place in accordance with the legal mechanisms provided for in the Constitution of Iran.
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New Supreme Leader of Iran chosen on will of Iranian nation, not of US gov
Updated : 6 days, 1 hour ago IST
The new leader of Islamic Republic of Iran has been chosen based on the will of the Iranian nation, not the will of the US government, Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has said and noted that the selection of Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader of the c
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China calls Iran's appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei an internal matter
Updated : 6 days, 8 hours ago IST
Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Monday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China had taken note of media reports about the leadership change in Iran. He emphasised that the decision regarding Iran's top leadership was made internally and in accordance
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Quetta ATC declares 12 Baloch activists "proclaimed offenders" as crackdow
Updated : 6 days, 10 hours ago IST
An Anti-Terrorism Court in Quetta has declared 12 Baloch activists, including Sabiha Baloch, as proclaimed offenders. Charged under strict anti-terror laws, activists argue these legal actions are a systemic attempt by Pakistan to intimidate and silence voices protesting human rights violati
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"We shall not falter": Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi pledges absolute s
Updated : 6 days, 15 hours ago IST
Top Iranian officials, including the Foreign Minister and Parliament Speaker, have pledged absolute allegiance to the new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei. Following a "decisive vote" by the Assembly of Experts, leaders hailed the transition as a "legal process" ensuring national s
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International Women's Day 2026: Legal rights exist, but implementation gap
Updated : 1 week ago IST
This year, the theme for International Women's Day is "Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls," highlighting the urgent need to turn legal rights into real change in everyday life.
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Rights report exposes Pakistan's failure to protect women in Khyber Pakhtu
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The findings have raised questions about the effectiveness of legal mechanisms meant to protect women and vulnerable communities in the province.
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International Women's Day 2026: HRFP urges enforcement of constitutional s
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Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) marked International Women's Day by demanding the enforcement of constitutional rights for minority girls. The group highlighted the abduction and forced conversion of Areeba Asif Masih, urging Pakistani authorities to implement child protection laws and en
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Michael Jackson's company scores legal victory as judge orders private arb
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The company managing the legacy of late pop icon Michael Jackson has secured a significant legal victory after a judge ruled that a high-profile civil lawsuit accusing the singer of child sex trafficking must be handled through private arbitration rather than in public court.
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Activists flag religious freedom concerns across South Asia at UNHRC sessi
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South Asian activists at a UNHRC side event raised concerns over religious intolerance and minority persecution in India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Organised by Shivi Development Society, the session called for stronger international cooperation and UN intervention to protect fundamental rel
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Uttarakhand cabinet approves Public Gambling Prevention Bill, 2026 to curb
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Under the proposed legislation, any individual found guilty of gambling or facilitating gambling activities may face imprisonment ranging from a minimum of three months to a maximum of five years, along with fines ranging from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10 lakh.
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami reviews preparations for Amit Shah's public rally in
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Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday reviewed preparations for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to Haridwar, where he is scheduled to address a public rally and visit exhibitions highlighting national security initiatives and legal reforms.
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