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Asia’s ultra-right consensus: ‘Liberal politics, sold by western funded NGOs, isn’t the answer’
The march of the Ultra-Right in the Global South continues on, but unlike their Global North counterparts like Trump, Le Penn & Farage, as bleak as the future may...
Islamabad: Journalist Asad Ali Toor attacked in his own home
Attack on Toor is yet another distressing reminder of how vulnerable journalists working in South Asia are, especially if they question the government
Manipur: CCM applauds HC order allowing safe passage to Myanmar refugees
The people’s group requested central and state governments to uphold humanitarian rights and obligations
Manipur Human Rights group resolves to help Myanmar refugees
Decides to write to PM about plight of those feeling violence given historical, demographical and cultural links
Veteran Human rights lawyer IA Rehman passes away in Lahore
The 90 year old leaves behind a rich legacy for generating awareness about rights and freedoms
What is India’s stand on humanitarian aid to those fleeing Myanmar violence?
Facing criticism, Manipur government has withdrawn an earlier order that told officials ‘not to provide food or shelter to Myanmar refugees
Activists in Bangladesh are opposing Indian PM Modi’s visit
PMO said PM Modi is visiting Bangladesh on invitation of PM Sheikh Hasina, to commemorate birth centenary of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
Hindu houses attacked in Bangladesh, two cases registered, hundreds sued
Attack in retaliation to a Facebook post by a Hindu man against Hefazat-e-Islam joint secretary general Mamunul Haque
20 years after they were destroyed, Bamiyan Buddha resurrected virtually
Taliban had destroyed the historical treasures in 2001, in Afghanistan's Bamiyan valley as the world watched in horror
Indian TV news communalises familicide by Pakistani Hindu man
Leading the pack was Times Now, which claimed, “Atrocities against Hindus continue in Pakistan…"
MHA denies permission to 600 Sikh pilgrims planning to visit Pakistan
Nankana Sahib jatha was all set to attend events to mark the centenary of Saka Nankana Sahib, visit other shrines in Pakistan
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Communal Organisations
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Minorities
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Dalit Bahujan Adivasi
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Rights
Abdul Sheikh Citizenship Case: Deportation stayed as Gauhati High Court Hears challenge to ex parte foreigner declaration, state to raise maintainability issue
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Gender and Sexuality
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