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"Blasphemy laws protect political power, not religion": Baha'i Representat
Updated : 2 weeks, 1 day ago IST
At a UNHRC event in Geneva, Simin Fahandej, Representative of the Baha'i International Community's UN Office, warned that blasphemy laws in Asia are often used to "protect political power" and "silence religious minorities." She noted these frameworks "frequently contradict international gua
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Pakistan accused of suppressing rights and deepening divisions in PoJK at
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
An international conference organised by the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) in Bradford has sharply criticised Pakistan's policies in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), warning that continued political control, economic neglect and administrative fragmentation are fue
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China's Hainan Free Trade Port faces rising costs, scepticism over 'Freedo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) official launch of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) on December 18 has sparked widespread concern among residents and analysts, with rising living costs, strict political controls, and alleged military motivations casting doubt on Beijing's claims of creat
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United Kashmir People's National Party slams Pak's 27th constitutional ame
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment strengthens the military's power, weakens democracy and the judiciary, and centralises authority, UKPNP spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan warned. He said it grants lifetime immunity to top leaders, creates a parallel court, reduces provincial rights
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"Direct assault on Punjab's rights": Shiromani Akali Dal opposes Centre's
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal on Saturday strongly opposed the Centre's proposed Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, saying it is a direct attack on Punjab's rights and violates the basic principles of federalism.
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China accelerates cultural suppression in Tibet with ideological, militari
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to a report released by the Washington-based advocacy organisation International Campaign for Tibet (ICT), China is increasingly using the education system to instil loyalty to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) at the expense of Tibetan culture and language, as reported by Phayul.
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"Don't be weak and stupid": Trump urges Republicans to end Senate Filibust
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday called on Republicans to end the Senate filibuster, saying that Democrats would eventually remove it to expand their political control if given the opportunity.
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"Centre treats states like colonies, not partners": Abhishek Manu Singhvi
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Congress MP and senior advocate Manu Singhvi on Friday launched a pointed attack on the Central government, accusing it of hollowing out cooperative federalism and transforming it into a tool of political control.
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Dalai Lama calls India ideal place for Buddhist study amidst growing restr
Updated : 8 months ago IST
"Unlike China, where religious freedom is severely restricted and political control undermines genuine spiritual teaching, India offers a free and flourishing environment for the study of Buddhism's deepest philosophical texts, including the Middle Way (Madhyamaka) and logic (Pramana) from t
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China tightens grip on Tibetan Buddhism with new law intensifying state co
Updated : 1 year ago IST
China has introduced new legal measures tightening its control over Tibetan Buddhism, enforcing political loyalty and intensifying cultural assimilation efforts. The law undermines constitutional religious protections, with critics calling it a severe escalation of suppression.
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China's dark economic picture to hinder Xi's quest to secure third term in
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Beijing [China], October 3 (ANI): Xi Jinping's tightened political control in China has posed several challenges to his leadership as the communist nation is facing a dark economic picture while economic and social inequality continue to increase.
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China and Russia in strategic marriage of convenience
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, February 8 (ANI): Russia and China are enjoying a confluence of aims, as the former eyes political control over Ukraine, and the latter dreams of conquering Taiwan. Along the way, they both relish the prospect of giving the USA comeuppance.
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