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"Blasphemy laws protect political power, not religion": Baha'i Representat
Updated : 1 week, 4 days 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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"Good thing for people": Humanist Dina Perla Portnaar hails initiative aga
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
At a UNHRC side event, humanist Dina Perla Portnaar warned that blasphemy laws are being weaponised as tools of "coercion" and "power" rather than faith. She highlighted how these laws lead to the "criminalisation of identity," silencing minorities in Asia through state-sanctioned persecutio
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Kerala: Congress student wing gifts 'Best actress' trophy to Veena George,
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
KSU Kannur District Committee has decided to give her an award for the 'Best Acting' seen in this district in recent times." "Furthermore, we are worried that as she travels back to Thiruvananthapuram and if KSU activists protest again, she might claim more injuries. Since she is a Health
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Teaser of Nana Patekar-starrer 'Sankalp' unveiled
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Filmmaker Prakash Jha is coming up with a new socio-political thriller 'Sankalp', which strars Nana Patekar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Sanjay Kapoor, Neeraj Kabi, Kubrra Sait, and Kranti Prakash Jha amongst others.
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YSRCP's Lakshmi Parvathi accuses Chandrababu Naidu of being "habitual dece
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Yuvajana Sramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP) on Friday accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu of being a habitual deceiver with a long history of changing his stance to suit his personal and political interests.
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"PM Modi, Amit Shah hatched conspiracy to finish AAP": Kejriwal after disc
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Hailing the court's order, Kejriwal said, "I want to thank the judge. The Judge has shown extreme courage when every institution and authority has been intimidated. The court has to decide whether there is evidence for a case. The court in its 600-page order has said that there is not the
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"Nothing more dangerous than misuse of power": Mehbooba Mufti warns agains
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
"Today's judgement discharging Kejriwal, Sisodia & Kavitha in the excise policy case exposes the high handedness of investigative agencies. When agencies are wielded like political swords justice becomes the first casualty and truth surfaces only after years of pain and tears. No prim
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South Sudan risks "return to full-scale war" amid entrenched impunity and
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A UN body has warned that South Sudan is close to returning to full-scale war amid rising violence, political instability, and sexual abuse. With mass displacement and severe malnutrition affecting millions, the commission urged urgent international action to prevent further atrocities and i
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Tamil Nadu assembly elections likely in single phase, final decision soon:
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
The Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, on Friday indicated that the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections may be conducted in a single phase, following a detailed consultation with political parties.
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Allegations replace evidence in 'New India', says KTR after Court relief t
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
BRS Working President K T Rama Rao on Friday alleged that the government led by Arvind Kejriwal was brought down in the name of a "so-called liquor scam" and claimed that the political fallout of the narrative impacted the Bharat Rashtra Samithi in both the Assembly and Parliament electio
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BJP should admit they were lying: AAP leader Manish Sisodia on his dischar
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
He stated that the Supreme Court had already said that the case wouldn't stand trial, which was reiterated by the court as well. Sisodia added that the court has also set up an inquiry against the CBI officer.
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We condemn such statements: BJP's NV Subhash on Akbaruddin Owaisi's remark
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Subhash also hailed Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, calling him "constructive", stating that he acts against criminals and illegal constructions.
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