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Pakistan's war on Baloch identity, slain activist's death sparks uprising
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported a wave of protests and strikes across Balochistan following the extrajudicial killing of Zeeshan Zaheer, a dedicated member of the BYC, by what the Committee describes as state-backed death squads.
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Pakistan's brutal crackdown continues- two Baloch youth forcibly disappear
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Paank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has vehemently denounced the recent abduction of two Baloch youths from Hub Chowki, Balochistan, by Pakistani security personnel.
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Russia won't accept Ukraine deal without security guarantees: Sergey Lavro
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any Ukraine conflict resolution must fully address Moscow's security concerns, including NATO expansion and rights of Russian-speaking populations. He stressed that partial solutions are unacceptable, RT reported.
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NHRC expresses displeasure over police probe in Bhopal's rape and blackmai
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed serious dissatisfaction over the police investigation in Bhopal's alleged rape and blackmailing case with college girls and decided to reinvestigate the matter.
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Government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India: MEA on
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of External Affairs said the Indian government does not comment on religious beliefs or practices, in response to the Dalai Lama's statement on his institution's continuation. It added that India has always upheld religious freedom and will continue to do so.
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"Dalai Lama has full right to declare his successor": Ajmer Dargah head Ha
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ajmer Dargah Spiritual Head Hazrat Dewan Syed Zainul Abedin said the Dalai Lama has the full right to choose his successor and urged political powers, including China, not to interfere. He praised the Dalai Lama's message of peace and called for support to protect Tibetan spiritual tradition
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India-Spain Cultural Exchange Highlights Disability Inclusion through Film
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 4: The Embassy of Spain to India, in collaboration with ETI Services and the Agatsu Foundation, hosted a landmark cultural event titled "Sitaare Zameen Par: India and Spain in Conversation on Inclusion through Disability-focused Cinema" at Siri Fort Auditorium, New De
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Taiwan slams China's vice minister Hua Chunying over 'distorted' UN 2758 c
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's DPP condemned China's remarks on UN Resolution 2758, saying it misrepresents Taiwan's status to isolate it globally. The DPP stressed Taiwan's right to international participation. Germany also backed Taiwan, rejecting China's interpretation and opposing the use of force in the Taiw
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Paolo Sorrentino's 'La Grazia' to open 82nd Venice Film Festival
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
'La Grazia' is a Fremantle film produced by The Apartment, a Fremantle Company, by Numero 10, and by PiperFilm, which will be distributed in Italy. MUBI owns worldwide rights, excluding Italy. The Match Factory is handling international sales.
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Karachi police raid BYC protest, arrest Amna Baloch and three other activi
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The BYC has called on human rights organisations to intervene and hold Pakistan accountable for its ongoing campaign of intimidation and enforced disappearances targeting Baloch activists.
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Religious persecution of minorities in Pakistan exposed at UK Parliament,
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Parliamentarians, human rights advocates, and community representatives provided testimony and presented documented evidence revealing that atrocities against Hindus, Christians, Shias, and Ahmadis are not isolated incidents.
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Environment Ministry rejects 'misleading claims' on subversion of forest r
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The clarification comes hours after Congress leader Jairam Ramesh cited a letter by civil society members, alleging that the ministry has "subverted" the Forest Rights Act.
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