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Rishab Shetty

'Kantara' Star Rishab Shetty Speaks At UNHRC; 'Proud To Make Statement At International Forum'

Super-hit film "Kantara" protagonist and director Rishab Shetty on Thursday delivered his speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session at Geneva.

17 March 2023

The United Nations General Assembly

India Abstains From Vote On Abuses In China's Xinjiang, Opposition Slams Modi Government

The Ministry of External Affairs clarified that the Indian action was in line with Indian policy of not voting on country-specific resolutions.

07 October 2022

Russia Ukraine War Freed Village

Ukraine War: Russian-Held Regions Start Voting In Referendums To Join Russia, West Denounces 'Sham' Move

Russia is holding referendums in Luhansk, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, and Donetsk regions of Ukraine. This coincides with Russian President Vladimir Putin's order to step up war efforts with mobilisation of reservists.

23 September 2022

India exercised its Right of Reply at the High-Level Segment of 52nd session of the Human Rights Council

India Rejects OIC's 'Unwarranted References' On Jammu And Kashmir

India has previously criticised the Jeddah-based OIC for its attempt to interfere and meddle in its internal affairs as completely unacceptable

04 March 2023

Sri Lanka economic crisis

Sri Lanka Says Don’t Want Dictation From ‘External Forces’ On Economic Crisis

Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said the island was having friendly cooperation on its economic recovery when the countries, mostly the West, tended to interfere in the human rights front.

05 October 2022

India Abstains From UNHRC Voting On Ukraine War

India is among the 10 other nations including Pakistan, which abstained from voting on Russia’s ‘aggression’ against Ukraine.

13 May 2022

Protests against FGM in India

Does India Need A Law To Curb Female Genital Mutilation? What Has FGM To Do With Religion?

At present, there is no such legislation that bans female genital mutilation in India. In fact, the government’s denial to acknowledge its prevalence has stalled any such effort.

17 November 2022

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President Joe Biden meets virtually with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the White House.

US Flags India's Human Rights Record At 2+2 Dialogue, Monitors Development

The Democratic party had always emphasised human rights unlike the Republicans, particularly former President Donald Trump.

12 April 2022

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01 March 2022
Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kremlin Denies Use Of Cluster Munitions

Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Kremlin Denies Use Of Cluster Munitions

The UN's Geneva-based office said on Tuesday that amongst the 400 civilians injured in the conflict, 26 are children.


15 October 2021
India Re-Elected To UN Human Rights Council With Overwhelming Majority

India Re-Elected To UN Human Rights Council With Overwhelming Majority

India got 184 votes in the 193-member United Nations General Assembly for her election to the Human Rights Council, while the required majority was 97.


15 September 2021
India Terms UNHRC Chief’s Remarks On Kashmir As 'Unwarranted', Says They 'Do Not Reflect Ground Reality'

India Terms UNHRC Chief’s Remarks On Kashmir As 'Unwarranted', Says They 'Do Not Reflect Ground Reality'

India said any shortcomings in upholding human rights must be addressed in an impartial manner and anchored in non-interference in a country’s internal...


14 September 2021
UNHRC Criticises India For Pressure On Journalists, Use Of UAPA, Communication Blackouts In J&K

UNHRC Criticises India For Pressure On Journalists, Use Of UAPA, Communication Blackouts In J&K

The United Nations UN high commissioner for human rights Michelle Bachelet described the use of UAPA in India as “worrying and said hundreds of people remain...


14 September 2021
UN Promises $1.2 Billion To Afghans In Crisis

UN Promises $1.2 Billion To Afghans In Crisis

Around 8800 Crores worth of Indian Rupee have been promised to Afghans. A high ranking official said, “the funding will throw a lifeline to Afghans” who...


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24 August 2021
UK Seeks Foreigners' Safety From Taliban At UN Human Rights Council Session

UK Seeks Foreigners' Safety From Taliban At UN Human Rights Council Session

'The Taliban need to make a political decision to respect human rights and fundamental freedoms. And they must understand that they will be held accountable if...


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