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PIL in Delhi High Court flags prolonged non-functioning of Delhi Commissio
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The PIL, filed by MP Sudhakar Singh and represented by Advocate Satyam Singh Rajput, claims the DCW's office has remained closed during working hours, and the Chairperson's post has been vacant since January 2024, leading to a collapse of essential services like family counselling units a
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MP Sudhakar Singh files PIL seeking direction to fill post of chairperson,
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh has filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in Delhi High Court of Delhi over alleged continued non-functioning of the Delhi Commission for Women (DCW). The post of chairperson is vacant since January 2024, PIL said. He has sought direction to fill the vacant post o
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Mosque loudspeakers disrupt children's education: Rajasthan BJP MLA Balmuk
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
During the Zero Hour in the State Assembly on Thursday, Balmukundacharya raised the issue of reducing the high volume of loudspeakers installed on mosques in Jaipur city. He stated that the loud noise starts at 4 AM, disturbing sleep and affecting the health of elderly and sick people, in
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Venezuela passes sweeping oil law reform to open doors for foreign firms
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Venezuela's National Assembly approved major changes to oil laws, giving foreign companies more control and allowing lower royalties. The reforms reverse parts of earlier nationalisation, follow eased US sanctions, and aim to revive the oil sector, though critics warn of long-term risks.
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EU designates Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorist group
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
EU foreign ministers designated Iran's IRGC as a terrorist organisation, citing violent crackdowns and security concerns. Israel welcomed the move, while Iran called it a strategic mistake. The decision eases legal action against IRGC members and comes alongside new EU sanctions over huma
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UK PM Starmer meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, affirms long-term strate
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In a post on X, Starmer said, "Growth at home is directly linked to our engagement with the world's biggest powers. Today I met with President Xi in Beijing. We affirmed our shared commitment to building a long-term and strategic partnership that will benefit both our countries, while mainta
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CFU marks Holocaust Remembrance Day, urges global action on ongoing Uyghur
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On Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) commemorated the millions of innocent people killed during the Holocaust and paid respect to the survivors whose resilience and testimony have ensured that history is remembered. The day marked the 81st anniversary of the liberatio
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Palestinian Foreign Minister seeks stronger India role, recalls historic t
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The Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian underscored the long-standing relationship between India and Palestine, called for a balanced Indian role in West Asia, and expressed hope for wider international recognition of Palestine during his visit to New Delhi. "I'm glad to be in In
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BLF, SRA claim responsibility for attacks in Balochistan and Sindh amid on
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In a statement to the media, BLF spokesperson Major Gwahram Baloch said the group's militants targeted a Pakistani military camp in the Kinnechi area of Kolwah, Awaran, on January 25.
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France shifts stance, backs EU move to designate Iran's IRGC as terrorist
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) that France would join its European partners in backing the IRGC's inclusion on the EU's list of terrorist entities. "France will support the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on th
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Analysts warn Pakistan's 27th constitutional amendment erodes judicial ind
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A group of analysts and human rights advocates in Berlin cautioned that Pakistan's recently enacted 27th Constitutional Amendment will erode judicial independence and concentrate greater power in the executive.
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6-year-old Christian girl brutally assaulted in Pakistan
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
"Calling for swift justice, accountability of the perpetrators, and full protection for the victim and her family," Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) condemned the heinous act.
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