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Human rights violation escalating in Balochistan after CPEC project, activ
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Baloch Voice Association President Munir Mengal said that situation in Balochistan demands immediate attention due to the "systematic abuse of human rights and the disregard for the basic freedoms and liberties of its people."
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India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, warns against spreading propaganda, attempt
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Indian diplomat said that the democracy of India is mature enough to address any issues, including those instigated from outside. He said that minorities in Pakistan face blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, discrimination, denial of basic rights and freedoms, enforced disappearances and ki
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UN: Pakistan Mission flooded with calls for protection of Christians
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Letters of protest by the organizations point to the systematic persecution of Christians, resulting in unjust punishments citing blasphemy, forced marriages of young Christian girls to older Muslim men, forced conversions in various parts of Pakistan and usurping of land and belongings of C
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Denial of women's right to education in Afghanistan not justifiable, says
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The continued "denial of girls and young women's right to school in Afghanistan marks a global low in education, harming an entire gender, a generation, and the future of the country," TOLOnews reported citing the statement made by the UN experts.
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US wants peace, stability in Indo-pacific region: Air Force secretary over
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In an interview with ANI, Kendall, over the Chinese activities in Indo-pacific, said, "We're looking at ways to cooperate because of our shared values and our shared interests. We're all interested in peace and stability in the region and a clear and open and free Indo-pacific. Those are thi
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China's developmental projects impacts climate, environment: Experts
Updated : 3 years ago IST
In the 52nd Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday, organised by the Organisation for Poverty Alleviation and Development and European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS), experts highlighted the construction of highways, buildings and dams in Gilgit B
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From policy to progress: India's steady march towards Sustainable Developm
Updated : 3 years ago IST
While all these goals are interconnected, 5 of them are primarily connected to the environment. They are i) Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable; ii) Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns; iii) Take urgent action to combat climate cha
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More than 530 killed in Haiti gang violence: UN
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to the statement released by the OHCHR, Spokesperson Marta Hurtado said that from January to 15 March, a total of 531 people were killed, 300 injured and 277 kidnapped in gang-related incidents that took place mainly in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
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Maharashtra: Africa-India joint exercise AFINDEX- 2023 commences in Pune
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The second edition of the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX- 2023) between India and 23 nations of the African continent commenced at Foreign Training Node, Aundh, Pune on Tuesday.
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High time to fast-track climate efforts as humanity on thin ice: UN Chief
Updated : 3 years ago IST
United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres on Monday in a video message said that it is high time to fast-track the climate efforts as humanity is on thin ice in the present times.
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Indian film 'Kantara' highlighting environmental concerns wins praise at U
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Kannada blockbuster film 'Kantara' was screened at the Pathe Balexert theatre Geneva on March 17. An audience of about 220 people including the UN representatives, Heads of International Organisations from Germany, Brazil, UNCTAD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), ITU (Int
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Efficient processing, market access, better shelf life vital for millets:
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The government of India under Prime Minister Narendra Modi spearheaded the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution for declaring the year 2023 as the International Year of Millets and the proposal of India was supported by 72 countries.
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