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BRS MLC Kavitha demands Centre to conduct caste census, 42% quota for OBC
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Telangana Minister for Transport and Backward Class Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar reacted to Kavitha's demand and said that if she truly wanted to do something for BCs, then start by giving them rights within her own party.
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NHRC member Priyank Kanoongo writes to Delhi's Chief Secretary to improve
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Member of the National Human Rights Commission, Priyank Kanoongo wrote to the Delhi Chief Secretary, urging him to take urgent action to improve shelter homes in the national capital, which serve as critical facilities for vulnerable sections of society.
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren pays tribute to Kharsawan massacre victims
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Chief Minister Hemant Soren paid homage to the victims of the Kharsawan massacre of 1948, underlining the sacrifices of the tribal community in preserving their identity and rights.
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Former Punjab BSP President Jasvir Singh Garhi joins AAP
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Garhi reflected on his long political journey, saying, "The dreams that Kanshi Ram Sahib and the revered Baba Sahib Ambedkar had for the Dalit community, backward classes, and minorities of this country were to capture the power of this country and to become the ruling commu
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"State repression at peak": Rights body slams Pakistan for human rights vi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Leading Pakistan Human Rights body, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) brought to focus the cases of enforced disappearances recorded during the month of December at the hands of the military.
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Uttarakhand will be first state to implement UCC: CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In a post on X CM Dhami said, "With the blessings of the God-like people of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand, we are going to implement Uniform Civil Code to give equal rights to the citizens of the state, this law will not only promote equality but will also prove helpful in maintaining the origina
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Pakistan: Military forces abduct over 18 people as Gwadar sees raids, viol
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Leading Pakistan Human Rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) brought to focus the military operations, raids, violence and enforced disappearances of Baloch people taking place at the hands of Pakistani military forces.
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BYC and its supporters staged protest against extrajudicial killings and v
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), along with families of victims and supporters, held widespread protests across Balochistan, demanding justice for Zareef Umar and Naveed Hamid, both allegedly killed by Pakistani security forces. Demonstrators marched in Turbat and staged sit-ins, present
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Justice V Ramasubramanian assumes charge as new Chairperson of National Hu
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Justice V Ramasubramanian, former Judge of the Supreme Court of India on Monday assumed the charge of the Chairperson and Justice (Dr) Vidyut Ranjan Sarangi is a Member of the National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC), India.
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Pakistan: Paank condemns extrajudicial killing of Zareef Baloch, demands j
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Paank, the human rights wing of the Baloch National Movement (BNM), has condemned the abduction and brutal killing of Zareef Baloch, accusing Pakistani forces of violating basic human rights. Reports reveal that the grieving family has been prevented from conducting a post-mortem and staging
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China targets Taiwan's youth with subsidised tours to Xinjiang amid human
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
China is reportedly offering heavily subsidised tours to Xinjiang for Taiwanese citizens aged 16-40, aiming to shift focus from the region's human rights abuses. The initiative, organised by the Xinjiang Provincial Federation of Taiwan Compatriots, has raised concerns among critics, who accu
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"Man of great character and courage”: US President Joe Biden, First Lady J
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
In a heartfelt statement, the Bidens reflected on Carter's lifelong commitment to peace, civil rights, and humanitarian efforts, noting his global impact and his legacy of compassion and moral clarity.
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