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India stands for rule-based international order, says Rajnath Singh at 11t
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Sharing his insights on the discussions on the Code of Conduct, Singh stated that India would like to see a Code that does not prejudice the legitimate rights and interests of nations which are not party to these deliberations. The code should be fully consistent with international law, i
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NHRC takes suo motu cognizance of food poisoning incident at Patna shelter
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report regarding a suspected food poisoning incident at a shelter home for mentally ill and destitute women in Patel Nagar area of Bihar's Patna between November 7 and 11.
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PoJK: Human rights activist decry crackdown on protests and freedoms
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amjad Ayub Mirza, a human rights activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), strongly condemned the recent presidential ordinance, calling it "outrageous."
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Delhi: 3-day capacity building program for Arunachal Human Rights Commissi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The three-day training programme for the Arunachal Pradesh State Human Rights Commission (APSHRC), organized by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India concluded in New Delhi on Thursday.
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Amnesty International Slams Harsh Sentences for 45 Hong Kong Opposition Le
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Amnesty International has condemned the jail sentences handed down to 45 Hong Kong opposition figures convicted of "conspiring to subvert state power" under the city's National Security Law. The sentences, which range up to 10 years, have sparked criticism from the human rights organizati
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Baloch leaders urge EU to address violations of fundamental rights in Balo
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Baloch political activists Mahrang Baloch and Sabiha Baloch on Wednesday held a meeting with a European Union delegation to bring attention to human rights abuses in Balochistan.
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US, UK, Australia, and UN slam Hong Kong's harsh sentencing of pro-democra
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The US, UK, and Australian governments, along with the United Nations, condemned the sentencing of 45 democracy activists and former lawmakers to up to 10 years in prison for "subversion." This came amid increasing demands for tougher sanctions on Hong Kong and the broadening of visa program
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Tibetan Activist Karma Samdrup Released After 15 Years, Faces Political Re
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Karma Samdrup, a prominent Tibetan environmentalist and philanthropist, has been released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence.
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PoJK to witness shutter down strike as protests erupt against 'controversi
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The newly introduced ordinance requires individuals to obtain permission from the administration in order to hold any public protest. This regulation has sparked widespread opposition, as it is seen as a restriction on citizens' rights to freely express their grievances.
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Himachal Governor virtually attends Samagam 2024 in Lucknow; congratulates
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
He said that this Samagam was started in the year 2023, and through this, a creative initiative was taken to ensure the investment of corporate social responsibility in line with government schemes, especially the safety and development of children.
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Pakistan: Rights body demands immediate release of abducted individuals in
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The Pakistan security forces forcibly abducted Farid Baloch from the Panjgur district in Balochistan during a raid. The Balochistan Post reported that Fareed was forcibly disappeared by the Pakistan security forces in the Khudabadan area of Panjgur.
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"This is your state, your country.. Please vote": Vishal Dadlani urges peo
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
With the polling underway across 288 constituencies in Maharashtra on Wednesday, Bollywood celebrities continue to urge citizens to exercise their democratic rights.
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