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Tibetans call out China's language policy amid claims of cultural erasure
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Hundreds of Tibetans have flocked to social media to urge the Chinese government to reinstate Tibetan language education in schools, following Beijing's release of a white paper asserting that Tibetan language rights are guaranteed in the region, according to a report by Radio Free Asia (
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J-K: NC MLAs demand discussion over Waqf Act, claim Muslim rights being "t
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"The MLAs represent more than 70 lakh people. They want there should be a discussion in the House for Muslims too...Our rights are being taken away every day, from 5th August (2019) till date. This was confined to Jammu and Kashmir until now. But now, this is being extended to Muslims across
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"Opposition will continue to use democratic institutions to fight for righ
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday highlighted the suggestions that Congress-led Standing Committees made during the Budget Session of Parliament and said that the Opposition will continue to use "democratic institutions" to fight for the rights and well-being of the p
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"Transcends matters of faith...": PDP submits fresh resolution in JK Assem
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
PDP President Mehbooba Mufti condemned the Act, asserting that it goes beyond religious matters and represents a direct assault on the rights, beliefs, and dignity of the country's crores of Muslims.
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Pak human rights groups condemn abduction of activist Gulzadi Baloch
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Leading human rights groups of Pakistan, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) and Paank have expressed outrage over the alleged abduction of BYC activist Gulzadi Baloch at the hands of Pakistani forces.
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Guwahati: Assam Police hosts India's first national dialogue on children's
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taking inspiration from Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma's vision for the protection and empowerment of children - both offline and online - has served as the guiding force for many progressive initiatives in the state, the Assam Police through its child-friendly policing initiati
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Tamil Nadu: CPI(M)'s MA Baby calls for united struggle against Centre's 'N
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Newly-elected General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), MA Baby, launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led Central government, accusing it of "neo-fascist" practices and targeting democratic rights.
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UN experts urge Pakistan to halt Afghan deportations, warn of rights viola
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
UN human rights experts have urged Pakistan to immediately stop the mass deportation and forced return of Afghan nationals, warning of serious rights violations amid the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan. They called on Islamabad to uphold international obligations and protect vulnerabl
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EC of AIFF formed eight-member task force to discuss MRA
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey chaired the meeting, which was attended by Vice President NA Haris, Treasurer Kipa Ajay, Deputy Secretary General Satyanarayan M, along with members Arif Ali, GP Palguna, Lalnghinglova Hmar, Menla Ethenpa, Mohan Lal, Neibou Sekhose, Syed Husnain Naqvi, Syed Imti
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BNM intensifies global advocacy against human rights abuses in Balochistan
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has intensified its international outreach to spotlight human rights abuses in Balochistan, including the arbitrary detention of activists like Mahrang Baloch. With backing from lawmakers in the UK, EU, US, and Ireland, BNM has engaged the UN and foreign
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HRFP urges int'l community to link financial aid to Pakistan to real advan
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Walter pointed out that, despite global pressure exerted through initiatives like the GSP+ (Generalized Scheme of Preferences Plus) and other human rights criteria, the plight of religious minorities in Pakistan remains critical.
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"Bulldozer attack on Constitution, fundamental rights": Kerala Minister P
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"... We were earlier opposing this new Waqf Act because it is a bulldozer attack on the Constitution and the fundamental rights enshrined in it. Nobody can explain which clauses in this act will give relief to the Munambam people..." Rajeev told reporters.
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