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UN Rights Experts flag Discrimination in ECI’s SIR exercise, seek India’s response
Three United Nations’ Special Rapporteurs have formally written to the Indian government on expressing serious concerns over alleged discrimination against the minorities in the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) conducted by the ECI –especially in West Bengal –and seeking information on steps taken to ensure that the process aligns with India’s obligations under international human rights law
Zakir Naik, controversial cleric to preach during FIFA World Cup?
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UN member states raise concerns about violence against minorities, hate speech, draconian laws during India’s UPR
Even as India through Solicitor General Tushar Mehta staunchly defended these laws, several member states questioned India's track record on human rights
The Tree of Life affirmed by Pope Francis in Bahrain
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Priority low income housing, inclusivity, dialogue: Lula da Silvia’s victory speech to the people of Brazil (October 30, 2022)
After one of the closest presidential elections in Brazilian, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party emerged the winner. Find Lula's election night victory speech as president-elect here.
India can gain credibility through inclusion and respect to human rights
Urging Indians to be vigilant, UN chief Antonio Guterres speaks oh how India has been a leader since it’s independence
British Sikh MP seeks ‘urgent action’ on rising hate crimes
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Over 100 Hazaras protesting Kabul suicide bombing detained by Delhi Police for 7 Hours
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US advises American tourists to exercise caution due to cases of sexual assault and terrorism in India
US also advises against travel to Jammu and Kashmir, and places close to the India-Pakistan border
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