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Afghanistan among worst countries in Human Trafficking, says US report
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The United Nations (UN) Department of State released its annual report on the situation of human trafficking across the world, mentioning that Afghanistan comes among the worst countries in human trafficking, Khaama Press reported.
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People belonging to more than 180 countries will take part in Yoga Day eve
Updated : 3 years ago IST
People belonging to more than 180 countries will participate in the Yoga Day event at the United Nations headquarters in New York where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a mass yoga demonstration, sources said.
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Indian embassy in Kuwait organises beach cleaning drive, 500 volunteers ta
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The drive was organised by the Indian embassy in joint collaboration with UN-Habitat, Hawally Governorate, the Municipality and various Indian community associations.
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South Korea salvages part of rocket from North Korea's failed satellite la
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said on Friday that the part had been recovered the day before and that efforts were being made to locate more pieces of what the North claimed to be a space launch vehicle.
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PM Modi to lead Yoga Day celebrations in New York on June 21
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"The main highlight of this year's celebration is that P Modi will for the first time lead a mass yoga demonstration at UN Headquarters, New York. It is the same location from where 9 years ago Prime Minister had proposed the observance of International Day of Yoga in 2014," he said.
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Addressing skincare needs for Indian men: Introducing Mantittude
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 17: Skincare brands often focus on women, leaving men's needs unaddressed. However, men make up 50 per cent of the Indian population, and their skin requires unique care. Men's skin differs from women's due to factors like testosterone, thicker skin, sebac
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J-K: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) organises yoga programme in Srinagar in run
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The International Day of Yoga has been celebrated across the world annually on June 21 since 2015, following its inception in the United Nations General Assembly in 2014. Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual practices that originated in ancient India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in hi
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UN in talks with Taliban over handover of education programmes
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Aid officials said that the Taliban had signalled international organisations could no longer be involved in education projects, in a move criticised by the UN but not yet confirmed by Afghan authorities.
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Looking forward to participate in Int'l Yoga Day celebrations with PM Modi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Taking to Twitter, Mohammed said, "Looking forward to participating in the 9th International Day of Yoga celebrations @UN with Prime Minister @NarendraModi at the UNHQ North Lawn next week."
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Systematic discrimination against women in Afghanistan, UN report highligh
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"One of the most illustrative examples of the systematic discrimination against women and girls in Afghanistan today is the relentless issuance of edicts, decrees, declarations and directives restricting their rights, including their freedom of movement, attire and behaviour, and their acces
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Chandrababu Naidu calls Jagan brother of North Korea's Kim Jong Un
Updated : 3 years ago IST
TDP national president and the former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu on Friday called the State's current Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy "the brother of the worst dictator in the world, Kim Jong Un of North Korea", and accused him of ruling simply by "threatening the
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UN Assistant Secretary-General lauds District Women's Hospital of Varanasi
Updated : 3 years ago IST
The efforts made by the Yogi government to enhance healthcare facilities in the state are receiving recognition at the international level as well, as per an official release.
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