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Senator Raises Alarm on Forced Conversions of Hindu Girls in Pakistan
He passionately expressed, "The daughters of Hindus are not commodities to be forcefully converted to another religion. It's been two years since innocent Pooja Kumari was abducted, yet the government remains inactive against these powerful individuals."
India and US Engage in High-Level Talks on Democracy and Human Rights, Says Official
At just 17 years old, Gukesh shattered the record previously held by Kasparov himself, who at 22, became the youngest challenger in 1984, facing off against Anatoly Karpov, his fellow Russian.
President Raisi Advocates Firm Enforcement of Headscarf Regulations in Iran
Raisi emphasized the significance of wearing the headscarf not only as a religious obligation but also as a matter of political and legal compliance for Iranian women. This assertion was made during a statement on Sunday, as reported by the Presidential office’s website.
Israeli Prime Minister Condemns US Proposal to Sanction IDF Battalion
These sanctions are reportedly in response to alleged human rights violations committed by members of this IDF battalion against Palestinians in the West Bank.
UN Experts Condemn Pakistan's Failure to Safeguard Women from Hindu and Christian Communities
Highlighting the vulnerability of Christian and Hindu girls to various forms of exploitation including forced religious conversions, abduction, trafficking, early and forced marriage, domestic servitude, and sexual violence, the experts underscored the urgent need for action. A statement from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, United Nations, quoted the experts as stating that the exposure of young women and girls from religious minority backgrounds to such egregious human rights violations, coupled with the impunity enjoyed by perpetrators, is intolerable and unjustifiable.
India Supports UNHRC Resolution Affirming Palestinian People's Right to Self-Determination
With 42 member states lending their support, the draft resolution titled ‘Right of the Palestinian people to self-determination’ secured adoption within the Council. Notably, India stood alongside other nations in endorsing this resolution, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and upholding the Palestinian people's inherent right to self-determination.
India's Abstention in UN Human Rights Council: Impact on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
Alongside India, countries like France, Japan, the Netherlands, and Romania also abstained, while those opposing the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany, and the US. Nations supporting the resolution encompassed Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, China, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, Maldives, Qatar, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.
Prominent US Senator Raises Alarm Regarding CAA Rule Notification
The CAA, which was implemented by the Indian government last week, enables the granting of citizenship to undocumented migrants from Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan who are non-Muslim and arrived in India before December 31, 2014. Assurances were provided by the government through a press statement, stating that the CAA does not affect the citizenship status of Indian Muslims, who enjoy equal rights alongside Hindus.
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