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"We're calling for a special election," says California governor Newsom on
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
California plans a special November election for a ballot measure allowing Democrats to pass a new House map ahead of 2026. Governor Newsom called it an emergency response to Texas Republicans' redistricting efforts, emphasizing support for independent redistricting and voter approval.
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UAE condemns in strongest terms Israeli government's decision to occupy Ga
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the UAE called on the international community, the United Nations, and the UN Security Council to fulfill their responsibilities and put an end to such illegal practices in contravention of international law. The Ministry reaffirmed t
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Recognise Balochistan, Reject Pakistan: Activist writes to Trump on Human
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The appeal, shared via a public letter on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, accuses Pakistan of illegal occupation, systemic exploitation, and fostering global terrorism through its rogue military-intelligence apparatus.
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"Contempt of entire House": AAP MLA slams CM Rekha Gupta's directive in As
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
On the fourth day of the Delhi Assembly's Monsoon Session, Sanjeev Jha stated, "A few days ago, CM Rekha Gupta issued an order stating that if any MLA or minister wants to call a DM or SDM for a meeting, they must first obtain the Chief Secretary's approval. This is not merely a matter conce
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Financial dispute concerning 'Drishyam 2': Delhi HC disposes of producer's
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Delhi High Court has disposed of a plea filed by Kumar Mangat Pathak, Director of M/s Panorama Studios, seeking to quash the criminal proceedings initiated against him concerning the financial fraud case related to the overseas rights of the Ajay Devgn film 'Drishyam 2'.
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HRCP sounds alarm over deepening human rights crisis in Balochistan
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Following a week-long visit to Turbat and Quetta, the HRCP team, which included chairperson Asad Iqbal Butt, former senator Farhatullah Babar, and senior human rights advocates such as Nasreen Azhar and I A Rehman, recorded disturbing trends of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial executio
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Reliance Consumer Products bags exclusive pouring rights for Hyderabad Met
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As the Official Beverage Partner of L&T Metro Rail (Hyderabad) Ltd (L&TMRHL), the company now has the Exclusive Selling Rights of its beverage portfolio through vending machines, kiosks and retail outlets in the metro premises at the city's rapid urban transport network.
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UNHCR urges Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee deportations over rights conce
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UNHCR has urged Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns, especially of women, children, and the ill, could violate human rights. It called for exemptions and urged a humanitarian approach as deportations are set to begin from September 1, 2025.
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Soumya Swaminathan lauds PM Modi's resolve to ensure farmers welfare
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Firstly, he (MS Swaminathan) would have been very happy that the Prime Minister gave such a strong message of support for farmers, fishermen and for our tribal communities, and he repeated it many times. PM Modi made it clear that he would protect the farmers' rights and their welfare an
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UK faces pressure to ban imports linked to Uyghur forced labour in green t
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the submission, reviewed and cited extensively by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), the UK's efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals, vital to the green energy transition, must be underpinned by a clear human rights framework.
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Delhi: AAP proposes amendments in fee regulation bill to "protect parents'
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Senior AAP leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Delhi Assembly, Atishi, shared that AAP has submitted proposals mandating school audits, elected parent representation, easier complaint thresholds, and the right to challenge committee decisions in court.
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Human Rights Watch urges UN action as global inaction fuels Taliban rights
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Human Rights Watch said the world has failed to act against Taliban abuses since 2021, urging the UN to set up an independent body to investigate violations. It warned that global inaction is worsening Afghanistan's crisis and risks legitimizing Taliban rule.
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