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"India harnessed digital tools to expand access to rights for all": MEA Se
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George highlighted how digital tools and AI empower 1.4 billion Indians.
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Gunjan, Radhamani, Chandrika register wins for India on Day 5 of World Box
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In the morning session, Gunjan (48kg) secured a convincing 5-0 unanimous decision victory over Poland. Radhamani Longjam (57kg) delivered a dominant display, defeating her opponent from Ecuador by Referee Stopped Contest (RSC) in the first round.
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Blasphemy laws in Pakistan target religious minorities, GHRD to UN Human R
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At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the organisation Global Human Rights Defence (GHRD) raised concerns over the continued misuse of blasphemy laws in Pakistan and their impact on religious minorities.
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Akshar Foundation highlights Northeast India's development at UN Human Rig
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On the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Mazin Mukhtar, Co-founder and Associate Director of the Akshar Foundation, highlighted development initiatives in India's northeastern region and urged global recognition of progress made in previously n
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ECO FAWN Society raises Pahalgam terror attack at UN Human Rights Council
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At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Yasser Laaroussi, from the ECO FAWN Society, during General Debate under Item 3, in his oral statement, highlighted the terrorist attack that took place in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025. He urged the international community
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Indian Rights Activist raises cadaver organ donation issue at UN Human Rig
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Gobind Gurbani, speaking through video conference, drew attention to the growing gap between the number of patients requiring organ transplants and the limited availability of donated organs.
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Delimitation schedule released for Shimla, Una and Kangra urban bodies in
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As per the schedule, the draft proposal for the delimitation of wards will be published on March 12. Residents of the concerned municipal areas can submit objections or suggestions till March 19.
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Growing empowerment of women reflects changing social landscape in J-K, ac
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In her statement, Bhat said new pathways to empowerment are emerging across the Union Territory, supported by government initiatives and community participation.
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Commercial LPG shortage leads restaurants to temporarily shut down, some o
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Restaurant owners say they are unable to obtain commercial gas cylinders, resulting in some establishments temporarily shut down, and some food outlets selling tea, poha, and kachori are trying to keep their businesses running by using wood and coal for cooking.
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"We may enforce stringent measures against black marketing": Suresh Gopi o
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Speaking to ANI, Gopi said that the government is closely monitoring the situation amid global disruptions in the supply of petroleum products and is taking steps to ensure that essential services remain unaffected.
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Bangladesh Parliament unanimously elects new Speaker and Deputy Speaker
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Bangladesh's 13th Parliament unanimously elected veteran BNP leader Hafizuddin Ahmed as Speaker and Barrister Kayser Kamal as Deputy Speaker. Following the BNP's recent election victory, the two leaders were sworn in by President Shahabuddin in a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Tarique R
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"Unjust and unlawful": Iran rejects UNSC resolution, warns of "lasting sta
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Iran's UN envoy rejected a Security Council resolution, calling it an "unjust and unlawful" document that serves political agendas. He defended Iran's military response as a "right to self-defence" following the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei and strikes on civilian infrastructure, urging ful
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