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UN event in Geneva marks Gandhi's birth anniversary, calls for non-violenc
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A UN side event in Geneva marked Mahatma Gandhi's birth anniversary, stressing education in non-violence to prevent human rights abuses. Diplomats and civil society leaders urged linking non-violence to justice, dialogue, and peace, highlighting Gandhi's universal legacy and the need to inve
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Outrage in Pakistan after police storm Islamabad Press Club, assault journ
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Islamabad police stormed the National Press Club and allegedly assaulted journalists, drawing sharp condemnation. HRCP, journalist Zahid Gishkori, and former UN envoy Maleeha Lodhi denounced the action, demanding accountability and an inquiry into the raid.
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Taiwan slams China for "distorting" UNGA Resolution , says PRC cannot repr
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Taiwan has called to denounce the resolution, as there was no mention of Taiwan, nor did China represent Taiwan at the UN.
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1,157 school buildings in Kerala declared 'unfit' for classes
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Of these, a majority, 875, are government schools, while 262 are aided institutions, and 20 unaided schools were found with unsafe buildings.
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Pakistan unable to shield children from terror
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the first incident took place late Tuesday night in Pahar Khel Paka village, where unidentified militants planted explosives inside the Government Girls' Primary School.
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PM Modi and Congress lock horns over RSS, differ on 'violence' and 'inspir
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
PM Modi praised the RSS for its contributions to nation-building, describing its shakhas as "sacred spaces of inspiration" that foster individual development and collective spirit. Meanwhile, the Congress accused the RSS of resorting to physical violence when unable to defeat the ideology of
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India to host Conclave of Army Chiefs of UN Troop Contributing Countries i
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
India will host the Conclave of Army Chiefs of UN Troop Contributing Countries in Delhi from October 14-16. The event will bring together leaders from nearly 30 nations to share best practices, enhance peacekeeping cooperation, and reaffirm commitment to global peace under the UN Charter.
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Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Internet services in Afghanistan were restored after a 72-hour blackout that disrupted schools, businesses, banking and flights. Tolo News reported residents faced slow speeds and restrictions, while activists and the UN warned repeated shutdowns could harm livelihoods and worsen the country
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PoJK, Gilgit-Baltistan activists highlight Pakistan's human rights violati
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Political activists from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan raised concerns over worsening human rights violations in their regions during a side event held on the sidelines of the 60th Session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva.
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China's pressure on French museums sparks UN warning over Tibet's 'erasure
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Cultural Rights has raised serious concerns over the erasure of the word Tibet from French museum collections, cautioning that the replacement with Beijing-endorsed terms such as "Xizang" and "Himalayan World" undermines Tibetans' cultural heritage an
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'Crucial that all parties commit to an agreement, implementation': UN Secy
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the United States-led Gaza peace proposal and gave a call for immediate action towards peace, Secy General's Spokesperson said on Tuesday.
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Pakistan's track record of human rights violations exposed at UNHRC
Updated : 8 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Josh Bowes, an international geopolitical researcher, highlighted concerns over the human rights violations taking place in Pakistan and the ongoing crisis in Balochistan, at the 34th Meeting of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
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