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Kashmiri women at UNHRC praise PM Modi, expose terrorism by Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Tasleema Akhtar said, "I am thankful and grateful to PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah, who in the past 2-3 years, have brought about development in Kashmir after the abrogation of article 370. Earlier, there were no such developments. And I think becaus
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Prosperity has returned to Kashmir: Activist tells UNHRC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In her intervention during the 52nd Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the activist from J-K said, "More families are expected to come forward, sharing their experiences as stability and prosperity return to Kashmir."
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Delhi HC seeks child rights body's response on PIL against Rahul Gandhi
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court on Friday sought a response from the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on a plea filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in relation to his tweet revealing the identity of the relatives of the minor's rape and murder victim in 2021.
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China attempts to block Uyghur activist at UNHRC, allowed to speak after U
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China on Thursday at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva interrupted Uyghur Congress president Dolkun Isa as he started speaking about the grim human rights situation of Uyghurs in Xinjiang province.
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Paramount to remake Hitchcock's 'Vertigo,' Robert Downey Jr. eyes lead rol
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Paramount Pictures has acquired the rights to a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 classic psychological thriller "Vertigo," in which, Robert Downey Jr. is eyeing the lead role.
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Washington stands with women in Iran, Afghanistan who face violence: US Pr
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
"We stand with women in Iran and Afghanistan who are facing down violence ... The budget I laid out two weeks ago, includes more than three billion dollars, a record amount, to advance general quality globally not just at home," he said, as quoted by TOLO News.
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China interrupts Dolkun Isa at UNHRC on issue of Uyghurs, allowed to speak
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
China at the UNHRC interrupted Uyghur Congress President Dolkun Isa from making his statement about human rights situation of Uyghurs in
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Human rights violation escalating in Balochistan after CPEC project, activ
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Baloch Voice Association President Munir Mengal said that situation in Balochistan demands immediate attention due to the "systematic abuse of human rights and the disregard for the basic freedoms and liberties of its people."
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Uyghur rights group empowers activists, students to challenge China's cult
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Marco Respinti, writing in Bitter Winter said that Campaign for Uyghurs on March 11-12 hosted the workshop to equip young Uyghur activists and students living in Turkey with the intellectual and practical tools and skills that may enable them to make their voice heard in the most effective w
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Pakistan invokes Shariah amid calls for compliance under European Union's
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The country which has been enjoying the facility since 2014 has immensely gained from the zero import duty on 66 pc of the tariff lines. Due to it, Pak exports to EU increased substantially from EUR3.56 billion in 2013 to EUR6.64 billion in 2021, mostly in the textile, leather, sports and su
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India slams Pakistan at UNHRC, warns against spreading propaganda, attempt
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Indian diplomat said that the democracy of India is mature enough to address any issues, including those instigated from outside. He said that minorities in Pakistan face blasphemy laws, systemic persecution, discrimination, denial of basic rights and freedoms, enforced disappearances and ki
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"Water cess doesn't violate rights": CM Sukhu assures neighbouring states
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
CM Sukhu added that the assertion by Punjab and Haryana that the Himachal government's decision to impose water cess is against the Inter-State River Disputes Act, 1956 is not logical as it does not affect the water released to neighbouring states.
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