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PAANK October report highlights alarming human rights abuses in Balochista
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Baloch National Movement's human rights wing, PAANK, has documented 110 enforced disappearances and six extrajudicial killings in Balochistan during October 2024. Accusing Pakistani forces and allied militias of systematic violence, the report calls for urgent international action to add
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BSP chief Mayawati urges UP govt to "pay attention" to UPPSC exam row, to
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) Chief Mayawati urged the Uttar Pradesh government to "pay attention" to the ongoing row over the question paper leak and conduct of Uttar Pradesh Union Public Service Commission's (UPPSC) exam.
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UN Human Rights Committee urges major reforms in Pakistan's legal system
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The UN Human Rights Committee has called for sweeping reforms in Pakistan's legal system, including ending civilian trials in military courts, revising privacy laws, and safeguarding freedom of expression. The recommendations, presented during Pakistan's ICCPR review, also address issues suc
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Pakistan's smog crisis worsens, experts urge Shehbaz Sharif to intervene
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Air quality experts in Pakistan have written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, urging immediate action to combat hazardous smog in Punjab. PAQx has outlined a comprehensive plan, including shutting down brick kilns and non-compliant industries, restricting heavy transport, and transitioning
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Oizom Sets a New Standard in Air Quality Monitoring with the Launch of Pol
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], November 12: In a bold step toward cleaner air, Oizom, a global environmental monitoring solution provider, has introduced Pollusense -- a breakthrough in portable air quality monitoring. This innovation is designed to meet the urgent need for accurate, real-t
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Delhi chokes as AQI remains above 300, residents demand long-term solution
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Residents in Delhi urged the administration to check on the alarming level of pollution in the national capital demanding long-term solution as the Air Quality Index (AQI) continue to remain in the 'very poor' category for the second week post-Diwali.
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Delhi govt decides to reinstate bus marshals, urges LG to make appointment
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Delhi government passed a proposal on Monday to reinstate 10,000 bus marshals in a bid to ensure the safety of women and elders.
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Biden honours veterans, urges nation to 'heal wounds' and 'keep faith' on
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Speaking at the Veterans Day ceremony held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, Biden noted that this would be his last Veterans Day as commander-in-chief. "It has been the greatest honour of my life to lead you, to serve you, care for you [and] to defend you just as you defended u
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India calls for urgent UN Security Council reform, stresses need for repre
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish, stressed the need for UN Security Council reform. He noted that despite decades of discussions, the Council has seen no significant changes since 1965.
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"He does not have the right demeanour": Manjrekar urges BCCI to keep Gambh
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Following India men's cricket team head coach's press conference ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hit out at Gautam Gambhir and said that he does not have the "right demeanour" to do such duties.
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UNICEF appeals Pakistan govt for urgent actions to reduce air pollution
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative Abdullah Fadil appealed to the Pakistan government for immediate efforts to reduce air pollution as 11 million children are in danger after breathing toxic air in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering urges Tibetans in exile to strengthen connection to
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
During his visit to Kalimpong Tibetan settlement, Sikyong Penpa Tsering called on Tibetans in exile to deepen their understanding of Tibet's history and current challenges.
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