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Pakistan: UN experts alarmed by conviction of Imaan Mazari-Hazir, Hadi Ali
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
UN experts on Wednesday expressed alarm at the conviction of lawyers and human rights defenders Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha on multiple criminal charges, which resulted in lengthy prison sentences, for simply exercising rights guaranteed by international human rights law as per a
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"How did they reach Udhampur?": J-K CM Omar Abdullah questions terror resu
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Reacting to the encounter, Abdullah on Wednesday said, the recurring cycle of violence raises unanswered questions. "This cycle just keeps going on. They were killed, fine, but where did they come from? How did they reach Udhampur? How long had they been there, and how long will this cont
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"Many questions unanswered": AAP MP Sanjay Singh on India-US trade deal
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Member of Parliament Sanjay Singh on Wednesday said that many questions were left unanswered in the Parliament by the Industries and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on the India-US trade deal.
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"Just because a turban-wearing person leaves your party, you call him a tr
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Puri added that while it's understandable Rahul Gandhi was upset about Bittu leaving Congress, using the word "traitor" is a serious issue, implying betrayal of the country. He emphasised that just because someone leaves a party, they shouldn't be labelled a traitor, and Gandhi's comment
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India strengthens its partnership with UNDP in poverty reduction, climate
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harish P, stated at the UNDP Executive Board session that India values its six-decade collaboration with UNDP, particularly in areas like poverty eradication, climate change, and SDG localisation.
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Allahabad HC questions govt over the Bulldozer action, seeks clarity on SC
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Allahabad High Court on Tuesday observed that punitive demolition of structures continues to take place in Uttar Pradesh despite the Supreme Court's November 2024 ruling that "bulldozer justice" is unacceptable under the law.
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"Rahul Gandhi misled the House": BJP Dilip Saikia slams Congress after 8 M
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Dilip Saikia on Tuesday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of misleading the Lok Sabha by quoting unauthenticated documents and defended the suspension of eight Opposition MPs for "unruly behaviour" and disrespecting the Chair during proceedings.
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"India is becoming that change: an inspiration not only to its own people,
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 3: The President, J. Ramos-Horta, and Prime Minister, Kay-Rala Xanana Gusmão of Timor-Leste attended the event as Guests of Honour, highlighting the deepening and friendly relationship between India and Timor-Leste.
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India champions inclusive growth at UN session: MoS Savitri Thakur highlig
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, rights-based social development at the UN's 64th CSocD, highlighting education, women empowerment, financial inclusion, social security, and digital governance, while calling for stronger global cooperation to advance sustainable social developme
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"Opposition has made it a habit to speak ill of India": Shiv Sena MP Shrik
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI outside Parliament, Shinde emphasised that the House functions under established rules and laws, urging restraint on matters that could affect national interest.
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Gujarat CM's important decision to regularise unauthorised possession righ
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The statement also mentioned that the benefit of this decision will be available to occupants of lands that have been re-granted but where possession charges have not been paid, lands that are eligible for re-grant but could not be re-granted for any reason, and to heirs if they are the h
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UAE signs cooperation agreement with UN World Food Programme to support hu
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).
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