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Torture cannot be justified in any situation, UN experts tell Afghanistan'
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New York [US], August 3 (ANI): Noting that Afghanistan has entered into "a very challenging new chapter of power transition", the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture (SPT) urged Taliban-led authorities of Afghanistan to uphold "the international obligations of the State".
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Constitutional obligations of state don't get vested in Election Commissio
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): The Calcutta High Court on Thursday ordered a court-monitored Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the incidents of post-poll violence in West Bengal and stated that Constitutional obligations of the state do not get vested in the Election Comm
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Blocked airline funds of $1 billion could slow recovery: IATA
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 19 (ANI): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday urged governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly one billion dollars in blocked funds from the sale of tickets,
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Future of Laos, its fiscal stability, hinges greatly on China: Expert
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Bangkok [Thailand], July 3 (ANI): The Southeast Asian nation of Laos is struggling to meet its debt obligations amid sovereign downgrades and depleted foreign reserves.
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Cabinet approves merger of Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited with
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 23 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the merger and transfer of all assets, liabilities, rights and obligations of 'Central Railside Warehouse Company Limited' (CRWC), a Mini-Ratna Category-II Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSE) incorporated under th
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India calls for strong, aligned international cooperation to combat challe
Updated : 4 years, 12 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday called for a strong and aligned international cooperation on the return of persons and assets sought for Fugitive Economic Offenders, consistent with international obligations and domestic legal systems.
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Direct tax collections up due to confidence of taxpayers in I-T dept: CBDT
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 9 (ANI): Faceless assessment, faceless appeals and online facilities have provided confidence to taxpayers, so they are discharging their tax obligations and this is the main reason why direct tax collection surpassed revised budget estimate for 2020-21, says Cent
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US failing to meet obligations under international law to prevent gun viol
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], April 8 (ANI): The United States is failing in its obligation under international law to prevent gun violence and to protect its citizens' right to life, says Amnesty International Secretary General Agnes Callamard.
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Uyghur body urges Canada to ensure boycott of 2022 Beijing Olympics
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Ottawa [Canada], April 5 (ANI): The Canadian government must ensure that it does everything in its power to ensure that Canada boycotts the next year Beijing Olympics if it intends to deliver on its obligations to victims of persecution, Georgia L Gilholy, Editor in Chief for Foundation for
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European think-tank urges UN to hold Pakistan accountable for promoting te
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], March 10 (ANI): An European think-tank has urged the United Nations to hold Pakistan accountable for promoting terrorism and failing to live up to its legal and moral obligations towards its own people and the international community.
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Not bound by treaty for prohibition of nuclear weapons, says Pakistan
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], January 30 (ANI): Pakistan on Friday said that it does not consider itself bound by any of the obligations enshrined in the Treaty on Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW).
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US is a long way from lifting Iran sanctions, says Blinken
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [US], January 28 (ANI/Sputnik): US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States is "a long way" from lifting sanctions imposed on Iran and will resume its obligations under the 2015 nuclear agreement that President Joe Biden's intends to resuscitate.
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