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Chinese officials in Xinjiang restrict Uyghurs to observe Ramzan: Report
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Beijing [China], April 3 (ANI): Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are restricting Uyghurs to observe the Islamic holy month of Ramzan, drawing heavy criticism from rights groups that see the government directive as the latest effort to diminish Uyghur culture in the region, local media reporte
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Pak Minister terms US denials to oust Imran Khan pack of lies
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 3 (ANI): Pakistan's Minister for Human Rights Shireen Mazari on Saturday said that the United States attempted to topple the Pakistani government by sending threatening words and is now making false denial.
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Sri Lanka imposes nationwide social media blackout
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 3 (ANI): Sri Lanka government imposed a nationwide social media blackout after midnight on Sunday, April 3, according to an internet observatory.
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Pak rights group warns against unconstitutional move during no-trust-vote
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 3 (ANI): The Human Rights Commission (HRCP) strongly warned the federal government to refrain from resorting to any unconstitutional measures to prevent members of Parliament from attending Sunday's National Assembly session where a no-confidence motion against th
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Sri Lanka: Emergency should not become pretext for rights violations, says
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], April 3 (ANI): A London based rights watchdog on Saturday warned the Sri Lankan government that the declaration of emergency in the island nation, in the name of public security, should not become a pretext for human rights violations.
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Delighted FIDE Chess Olympiad is happening in India, in my hometown: Viswa
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 2 (ANI): Five-time World Chess Champion Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand is delighted as India secured the bid to host FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 in Chennai earlier this year and credits the All India Chess Federation for making it happen in his hometown.
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Haryana Minister slams Punjab Assembly resolution seeking claim on Chandig
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Panchkula (Haryana) [India], April 2 (ANI): Haryana Cabinet Minister Anil Vij on Saturday lashed out at the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab and called them a "baccha party" (a party of kids), adding that the latter doesn't have complete knowledge of issues.
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FIDE officially hands over hosting rights to India for FIDE Chess Olympiad
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 1(ANI): International Chess Federation (FIDE) President Arkady Dvorkovich officially handed over the hosting rights to India for the organization of the FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 during an event on Friday. India secured the bid to host FIDE Chess Olympiad 2022 in Chen
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NCP's Supriya Sule introduces Private Member's Bill for legalising same-se
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Lok Sabha MP Supriya Sule on Friday introduced 'The Special Marriage (Amendment) Bill, 2022' as a Private Member's Bill which aims to provide equal marriage rights to LGBTQIA+ individuals.
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49th Session UNHRC: Afghan panel discusses impact of Taliban rule in Afgha
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 1 (ANI): An all-Afghan panel consisting of a scholar, former diplomat and young innovator at the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council discussed the human rights situation in Kabul after the Taliban takeover of the country in mid-August and expressed concern
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9 million people are at risk of famine in Afghanistan: UN Chief
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New York [US], April 1 (ANI): Highlighting the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday (local time) said that nine million people are at risk of famine in the troubled country.
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Shoolini University crosses 1,000-patent milestone
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Solan (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI/PR Newswire): Shoolini University has added another feather to its cap by crossing the landmark number of 1,000 patents filed by its researchers and students. This is a remarkable achievement considering that the record has been achieved within
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