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India's disability rights progress highlighted at UN Human Rights Council
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Progress and ongoing challenges related to disability rights in India were highlighted during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva by Lara Delutis, a volunteer with Sambhali Trust.
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CPM MP John Brittas seeks EAM Jaishankar's intervention during German Chan
Updated : 2 months ago IST
John Brittas, CPI(M) MP from Kerala, has written a letter to the Union Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, urging urgent high-level diplomatic intervention during the forthcoming visit of the German Chancellor to secure the repatriation of Baby Ariha Shah, an Indian citizen who h
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European Commission signs UN Convention to step up fight against cybercrim
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The fight against cybercrime is a priority for the EU, the Commission said, adding that cybercrime knows no borders; it can create disruption of essential services, financial losses for individuals and businesses, and it can compromise personal and sensitive information.
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Israel violates UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities: UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated today that Israel's decision to halt the agency's activities in occupied Jerusalem and demand the evacuation of all buildings it occupies by the end of this month contravenes international law obligations for UN
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Bhupender Yadav highlights India's achievements during Ministerial Dialogu
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, delivered India's statement during the Ministerial Dialogue on Finance, at CoP16 of UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday.
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India underlines efforts on land restoration, drought resilience at CoP16
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister for Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav on Monday outlined India's efforts to address land degradation and desertification, aligning with the objectives of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD).
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India stands for rule-based international order, says Rajnath Singh at 11t
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Sharing his insights on the discussions on the Code of Conduct, Singh stated that India would like to see a Code that does not prejudice the legitimate rights and interests of nations which are not party to these deliberations. The code should be fully consistent with international law, i
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Greening the Mines: Coal and lignite PSUs lead the way in land restoration
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
According to a press release by the Ministry of Coal, amidst rising energy demands, these PSUs have not only ramped up coal production but have also made notable progress in environmental preservation through comprehensive land reclamation and greening efforts.
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Baloch Human Rights Council seeks UN fact-finding mission to investigate r
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Representing the Baloch Human Rights Concil, Qambar Malik in his address at the event elaborated that in constant violation of national and international laws and its obligations under various UN conventions, Pakistan has been committing heinous crimes against humanity in Balochistan.
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Ukraine condemns "provocative actions" of Russia in Black Sea
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
"The Russian Navy grossly violated the UN Charter, the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, and other norms of international law," the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Monday.
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Amid human trafficking horrors, China's claims of gender equality ring hol
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
For the upcoming 85th session of the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), which is to be held in Geneva on Friday, China submitted its report where it boasted about its accomplishments in combating the trafficking of women and girls, but "Cha
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India, Australia call for code of conduct in South China Sea to be effecti
Updated : 3 years ago IST
India and Australia called for any Code of Conduct in the South China Sea to be effective, substantive and fully consistent with international law, without prejudice to the legitimate rights and interests of any state, including those not party to these negotiations, and support existing inc
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