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UNHCR urges Pakistan to halt Afghan refugee deportations over rights conce
Updated : 11 months ago IST
UNHCR has urged Pakistan to stop deporting vulnerable Afghan refugees, warning that forced returns, especially of women, children, and the ill, could violate human rights. It called for exemptions and urged a humanitarian approach as deportations are set to begin from September 1, 2025.
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Gujarat achieves 5 lakh 'Lakhpati Didis' milestone, aims to empower 10 lak
Updated : 11 months ago IST
In Gujarat, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, consistent efforts have been made to ensure that women receive the full benefit of this initiative. As a result, by July 2025, the income of 5.96 lakh women in the state will have crossed Rs 1 lakh, making them proud 'Lakhpa
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India to face Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 202
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic in Group G of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2026 Qualifiers, following the draw conducted at the AFC House in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Thursday, August 7, 2025.
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'Making every effort to improve women's safety in Odisha': State BJP Mahil
Updated : 11 months ago IST
State BJP Mahila Morcha President Aiswarya Biswal on Thursday expressed grief after a woman allegedly died due to self-immolation in Kathiapada village of Kendrapara district, and said that the government is making efforts to improve the safety of women in the state.
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Union Minister Annpurna Devi inaugurates second edition of SheLeads II
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The two-day workshop, organised by UN Women India Country Office, comes at a pivotal moment, following the historic passing of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023, which mandates a 33 per cent reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. With only 14% of seats curre
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Indonesia hold India at bay in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers opener
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The India U20 Women's Team were held to a goalless draw by Indonesia at the Thuwunna Stadium on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, in their opening Group D encounter of the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers.
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Over 246 handloom cooperative societies in Gujarat recorded handloom produ
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to a release, as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen handloom cooperative societies, the Department of Cottage and Rural Industries, Government of Gujarat, is implementing a package scheme that supports industrial cooperative societies registered under the Cooperatives Act
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Woman found dead in Delhi's Ranhola, estranged husband prime suspect
Updated : 11 months ago IST
According to the Delhi Police, a PCR call reporting the murder was received around 4:09 am. The deceased, who worked as a caretaker for patients, had been living with her daughter-in-law, Kamal Jha, granddaughter, and son, Durgesh Jha.
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MP CM Mohan Yadav to transfer Rs 1,859 cr into bank accounts of 1.26 crore
Updated : 11 months ago IST
This month, each Ladli Behna will receive Rs 1,250 as the regular instalment and an additional Rs 250 as Raksha Bandhan Shagun, making a total of Rs 1,500 per beneficiary before the festival.
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U22 Asian Boxing Championships: Neeraj, Ishan Kataria, Yatri Patel, Priya
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Neeraj (men's 75kg) and Ishan Kataria (men's 90+kg), Yatri Patel (women's 57kg), Priya (women's 60kg) registered convincing victories to reach the finals of their respective weight categories in the U22 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand on Wednesday.
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Human Rights Watch urges UN action as global inaction fuels Taliban rights
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Human Rights Watch said the world has failed to act against Taliban abuses since 2021, urging the UN to set up an independent body to investigate violations. It warned that global inaction is worsening Afghanistan's crisis and risks legitimizing Taliban rule.
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Ireland spinner Aimee Maguire cleared to resume bowling in international c
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Aimee Maguire was reported for a suspect bowling action during the first ODI of the ICC Women's Championship series against India in Rajkot on 10 January 2025.
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