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UN Human Rights Committee calls on Pakistan to reform Military Court Syst
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called on Pakistan to reform its military court system, eliminate the death penalty in civilian cases, and safeguard judicial independence. Emphasising the need for privacy protections and freedom of expression, the Committee recommended broad legal reforms
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Japanese Embassy in China demands increased security after schoolboy stabb
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Japanese embassy in China has called for enhanced security measures following the tragic stabbing of a 10-year-old Japanese boy on his way to school in Shenzhen. The boy was attacked by a 44-year-old assailant, prompting outrage and concern from the Japanese government. Officials are dem
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Bangladesh shipyard explosion highlights regulatory failures
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A deadly explosion at the MT Suvarna Swarajya shipbreaking yard in Bangladesh on September 7, 2024, has exposed significant regulatory shortcomings in the international and national oversight of the shipbreaking industry. Human Rights Watch and the NGO Shipbreaking Platform highlight the dan
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Kotak General Insurance explains why it's important to read the fine print
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30: Kotak General Insurance, an insurance provider in India explains why it's important to read the fine print in your car insurance policy. In today's fast-paced world, it is more important than ever for consumers to thoroughly understand the details of th
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SSP Reasi reviews operational preparedness in Jammu and Kashmir
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
To examine the old infiltration routes, hideouts, crime prevention strategies, community engagement initiatives, and the well-being of police personnel, on Thursday, SSP Reasi, Mohita Sharma-IPS, along with ASP Reasi and ICPP Thanole visited the area of Police Post Thanole and the newly esta
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CoinEx recently announced their upgraded infrastructure for asset security
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 6: Recent security breaches, bankruptcies, and closures among major crypto exchanges have sparked renewed fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) across the crypto industry. These incidents highlight risks posed by issues like poor corporate governance, conflicts of in
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US State of Ohio passes amendment to establish right to abortion
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
The voters in the Ohio state of the US have approved a ballot measure seeking to enshrine abortion protections, according to the Decision Desk HQ, reported The Hill.
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PoK: Gilgit-Baltistan leaders raise concerns over child marriage
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Civil society representatives including the head of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) expressed concerns over the absence of laws and constitutional protections for women in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan region, especially underage marriage.
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'Global talk' on environment at G20 at odds from 'local walk': Congress at
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Congress MP Jairam Ramesh, in an official statement, accused the Modi government of comprehensively dismantling India's environmental protections and snatching away the rights of the most vulnerable communities dependent on forests.
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SC declines urgent hearing of plea by Manipur Tribal Forum seeking protect
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The Supreme Court has posted the matter for hearing on July 3 dismissing the plea saying, "It is purely an issue of law and order.
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H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act introduced in US Senate
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
The H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act will reduce fraud and abuse in the US immigration system, provide protections for American workers and visa holders, and require more transparency in the recruitment of foreign workers, the US Senate Committee on the Judiciary said in a statement.
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PETA India urges BJP, Congress to include animal welfare measures in 2024
Updated : 2 years, 12 months ago IST
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India on Tuesday sent letters to the presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party and Congress urging them to include animal welfare in their respective parties' 2024 election manifestos through updates to policies and legislation to provide str
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