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US House passes several measures in support of Hong Kong protesters
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], Oct 16 (ANI/Sputnik): The US House of Representatives has passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act that stipulates annual State Department reviews of the autonomy of Hong Kong, as well as other measures supporting demonstrators.
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SC adjourns hearing of plea alleging illegal detention of children in J-K
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 15 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Tuesday adjourned for November 5, the plea filed by child rights activist, Enakshi Ganguly, claiming "detention of children" in the Jammu and Kashmir, after the abrogation of Article 370 and subsequent shutdown in the valley.
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Valmiki community in J-K was deprived of basic rights until abrogation of
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Jalgaon (Maharashtra) [India], Oct 13 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that until abrogation of Article 370, Valmiki community in Jammu and Kashmir was deprived of basic rights.
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No human rights violation bigger than terrorism and Naxalism: Amit Shah
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): There is not a bigger violation of human rights than the one inflicted by terrorism and Naxalism, said Home Minister Amit Shah here on Saturday.
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Patna: Woman given 'triple talaq' for not becoming 'modern'
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], Oct 12 (ANI): A woman named Noori Fatma claimed that her husband gave her instant 'triple talaq' because she refused to become a "modern" woman and consume liquor and wear dresses.
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22 diplomatic missions, Plan India Girl Changemakers turn spotlight on gir
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 12 (ANI): Plan India's Girl Changemakers from 10 states in India stepped into the roles of ambassadors and high commissioners from 22 diplomatic missions on Friday to mark the International Day of the Girl Child (IDG).
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Rather than meeting 'anti-India' Corbyn, Cong delegation could have direct
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): The BJP on Thursday slammed Congress after a delegation of the opposition party's UK representatives met Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and discussed the "human rights situation in Kashmir".
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Special screening of National Award-winning film 'Son Rise' in Delhi
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), Oct 10 (ANI): Ahead of National Girl Child Day, a powerful gender-rights based film titled 'Son Rise' was showcased here on Thursday at a special screening that was attended by ambassadors and High Commissioners.
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Amid row, Cong UK chapter denies Corbyn's Kashmir meet claim, says 'outsid
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): After Britain's Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn tweeted a picture of his meeting with members of Congress party's UK chapter who he said discussed the "human rights situation in Kashmir", the Congress on Thursday said any matter related to Jammu and Kashmir
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'Appaling', says BJP after overseas Cong delegation meets UK Labour Party
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 10 (ANI): BJP on Thursday hit out at the Congress after a delegation of the opposition party's UK representatives met Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn and discussed the "human rights situation in Kashmir".
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New Zealand Cricket signs six year deal with Spark Sport
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
London [UK], Oct 10 (ANI): New Zealand cricket on Thursday signed a six-year broadcasting rights deal with a streaming service Spark Sport, starting from April next year.
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US imposes visa restrictions against Chinese govt officials over abuse of
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington [US], Oct 9 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday (local time) introduced visa restrictions against Chinese government and Communist Party officials over human rights violations in the country's Xinjiang region.
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