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Sentient Animals Like Elephants Deserve More Respect, says New Study by Wo
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New Delhi [India], January 14: New research conducted by World Animal Protection states that two thirds of captive elephants in Thailand's tourism industry still live in poor conditions, despite some welfare improvements. Most elephants used in Thailand's tourism industry continue to suffer
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Canadian rights groups urge PM Mark Carney to raise human rights concerns
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Ahead of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's official visit to China, several leading human rights organisations and civil society groups in Canada have urged Ottawa to place human rights on par with trade and diplomatic engagement during talks with Beijing.
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Pakistan's women's rights laws exposed as 'paper promises' at Karachi conf
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A roundtable discussion held in Karachi has laid bare the stark disconnect between Pakistan's women-centric legislation and the lived realities of women across the country, with experts warning that laws passed in Islamabad and provincial assemblies have largely remained symbolic. Speakers s
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"You are not alone," Israel's Envoy to UN affirms support to protesting Ir
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Danon affirmed his support to the protesters.
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TDP cadre celebrate Bhogi in Vijayawada, burn posters of former CM Jagan M
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"Bhogi this year carried a strong symbolic message. People firmly rejected the actions of the previous government, which had placed the image of former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy on farmers' passbooks--documents that represent ancestral land ownership. This move was viewed as an
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Home cadre not a right, preference must be first to claim insider vacancy:
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The Delhi High Court has held that an officer seeking allocation to their home State cadre under the All India Services Cadre Allocation Policy must necessarily indicate the home State as their first preference, and that merely expressing willingness to serve in the home State or listing
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China says it supports Iran in maintaining stability, denounces US tariffs
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Lin further said that China will continue to protect its legitimate rights as far as tariffs were concerned.
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BizareXpedition's Premium Char Dham Yatra 2026: When Faith Finds Ease
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New Delhi [India], January 14: For many Indians, the Char Dham Yatra is not a journey decided overnight. It is a long-held wish--spoken softly at home, postponed due to responsibilities, and finally pursued when the time feels right. Recognising the emotional and physical depth of this pilgr
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Iran set to hang protester amid anti-regime protest crackdown
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26-year-old Erfan Soltani is allegedly scheduled to be hanged to death after his arrest during the protests in Karaj last Thursday (local time), the Iran Human Rights (IHR) and National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFD) NGO groups said.
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Bangladesh seeks UN support to combat misinformation ahead of Feb 12 polls
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Muhammad Yunus, Bangladesh's Chief Advisor of the Interim Government, on Tuesday sought support from the United Nations human rights office to counter a surge of misinformation targeting the February 12 elections.
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Afghan persons with disabilities seek increased aid on International Disab
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The International Day of Persons with Disabilities was designated by the United Nations in 1992 to raise awareness about disability issues and to promote the dignity, rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in society.
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EU to "swiftly" propose fresh sanctions over Iran crackdown, says von der
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen stated the EU will swiftly propose more sanctions over Iran's protest crackdown. As unrest continues, Reza Pahlavi urged US action while Trump threatened tough measures. Iran has extended internet restrictions, and UN rights chief Volker Turk condemned violen
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