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Tibetan rights group raises issue of climate crisis as China exploits rich
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], September 27 (ANI): In an open letter to world leaders, a Tibetan rights group has raised the issue of climate change caused due to exploitation of rich natural resources by China, ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Conference COP27.
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SC notice to Centre on DCPCR plea challenging amendments to JJ Act
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the Centre on a plea of the Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights challenging the recent amendments to the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 by which some serious offences
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Experts discuss terrorism, effects on human rights in South Asia at UNHRC
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], September 26 (ANI): Experts and human rights activists discussed the proliferation of terrorist organizations in the region of South Asia during the 51th session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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Libas Consumer Products Ltd announces rights issue, launches bamboo based
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 26 (ANI/PNN): NSE-listed, Libas Consumer Products Ltd is on fast track with several major diversifications whereby it has launched 'KNG brand Organic Innerwear' which are made of bamboo fiber, supposed to replace regular innerwear due to sustainable and non-aller
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Pashtuns hold anti-Pakistan protest outside UN in Geneva
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], September 26 (ANI): A large number of Pashtuns participated in a protest outside the United Nations to raise the human rights violations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
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Cubans vote in referendum on same-sex marriage, adoption
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Havana [Cuba], September 26 (ANI): Cubans voted in a landmark referendumon Sunday on whether to legalize same-sex marriage and adoption, allow surrogate pregnancies and give greater rights to non-biological parents.
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Anti-Hijab protests: Fifth Iranian paramilitary member killed as President
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], September 26 (ANI): Fifth Iranian paramilitary volunteer group member died on Sunday in a clash with the anti- Hijab protesters as the country's President Ebrahim Raisi pledged to deal "decisively" with the demonstrators who came to the streets to protest against the death of
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Over 100 women police officer rehired in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 25 (ANI): Over 100 women police officers have been rehired in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, as a ray of hope for women amid the grave challenges of human rights violations in the Taliban-led country.
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Afghanistan: People of Helmand request aid as violence-hit province suffer
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 25 (ANI): Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the residents of Helmand Province have requested financial aid to re-build the demolished homes as the Taliban regime and conflicts have resulted in financial difficulties for the people in the coun
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Over 700 arrested in Iran since protests began over Mahsa Amini's death
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Tehran [Iran], September 24 (ANI): Over 700 people have been arrested in one province of Iran since the protest erupted after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who died in police custody after her arrest for allegedly failing to comply with Iran's strict rules on women's dress by wearing
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Taliban to review Afghan curriculum in view of Islamic law
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 24 (ANI): The Taliban have announced that it plans to review and revise the curriculum in view of Afghan culture, international educational standards, and Islamic law.
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EU seeks laws against human rights issues in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], September 24 (ANI): The Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), who paid a three-day visit to Pakistan, have called for timely reforms and legislative changes on human rights issues including enforced disappearances and blasphemy cases.
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