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"Fundamental right of university to have autonomy": Suryabanshi Suraj on O
Updated : 1 year ago IST
After the Odisha University (Amendment) Act, 2024, came into effect in the state, Odisha Higher Education Minister Suryabanshi Suraj on Tuesday said that it is the a "fundamental right" of a university to have autonomy, adding that the state government is creating a more progressive environm
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"Hope US, Iran soon reach deal, as economic situation worse than ever": Ir
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Shirin Ebadi, the Iranian human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, spoke about the ongoing talks between Iran and the United States, expressing hope that if the agreement is reached, it could alleviate the threat of war in Iran and the region.
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"Iran's human rights situation at worst" Nobel Laureate Shirin Ebadi
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Shirin Ebadi, the Nobel Peace Prize-winning Iranian human rights activist, spoke out about the dire state of human rights in Iran, condemning the regime's violent repression and its severe crackdown on freedoms.
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"We view the resolution as a separatist act": TN BJP President Nagenthiran
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Tamil Nadu BJP President Nainar Nagenthiran on Tuesday slammed Chief Minister MK Stalin's resolution to appoint a high-level committee to recommend new State autonomy and retrieve the state's rights, calling it a "separatist act".
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A Traveler's Guide to Moscow: Essential Checklist for a Seamless Visit
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New Delhi [India], April 15: Moscow, Russia's vibrant capital, is a city of immense scale and endless possibilities, attracting millions of travelers each year. In 2024, 85.8 thousand tourists from India visited the Russian capital, which is 40% more than in 2023. In terms of visitor arrival
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Tamil Nadu: Former SC Judge Kurian Joseph to head committee for 'retrievin
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The committee will be headed by former Supreme Court judge Kurian Joseph, former IAS officers Ashok Vardan Shetty and Mu Nagarajan.
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Pakistan: Human rights body decries death threats to Baloch journalist
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Leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) shared about death threats being given to a Baloch journalist and called the action of reflecting the escalating repression of freedom of expression in Balochistan.
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YSRCP challenges Waqf law in SC, cites Constitutional breach
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The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Waqf (Amendment) Act, alleging that the legislation violates fundamental Constitutional provisions and threatens the autonomy of Muslim religious institutions.
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China arrests Tibetans for internet, phone use, says Human Rights Watch
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Since 2021, China's government has escalated its crackdown on Tibetans, arresting dozens for politically motivated offenses related to phone and internet use, according to a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW).
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"Russia-Ukraine war is Biden's war; wouldn't have happened if 2020 electio
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US President Donald Trump on Monday blamed the Joe Biden administration for the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war and claimed that the war would not have occurred if the 2020 election had not been "rigged."
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Philippines calls for adherence to South China Sea Arbitral Award at ASEAN
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It found that China's claims to historic rights in maritime areas within its dashed line had no legal basis. It also found that China had violated the Philippines' sovereign rights under UNCLOS and that its vessels had unlawfully created risks of collision and danger.
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"Elections must be held under President's rule": WB LoP Suvendu Adhikari r
Updated : 1 year ago IST
West Bengal Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari on Monday demanded that elections be held under President's Rule in areas where Hindus are in the minority, citing concerns over voting rights after the Murshidabad violence.
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