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Europe’s Parliamentary Assembly backs political reforms in KazakhstanEuropean parliamentarians have lauded Kazakhstan's recent constitutional referendum, deeming it a significant step in the nation's reform j...
Magnificent humanityPope Leo's encyclical, 'Magnifica Humanitas', champions human dignity amidst AI advancements, reminding us of our inherent worth beyond pro...
Electoral roll: Door-to-door SIR exercise starts in KarnatakaKarnataka has launched a door-to-door house enumeration for electoral roll purification, aiming for a flawless voter list. The state govern...
Greece has placed a bounty on the head of the world's most toxic pufferfish, paying fishermen €5.33 per kilo to hunt the invasive predatorGreece is incentivizing fishermen with a generous bounty to hunt the dangerous silver-cheeked toadfish, an invasive species from the Indian...
Quote of the Day by Amal Clooney: ‘My name means 'hope' in Arabic, and I was born when…’- George Clooney's wife explains why your beginnings don't define your futureQuote of the Day by Amal Clooney: Born during the war in Lebanon, Amal Clooney embodies the power of hope. Her name, which means "hope" in ...
Punjab & Haryana HC judge Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu passes awayJustice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a respected judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, passed away at 59 in Gurugram. Elevated in 2017, he w...
EU defends digital tax approach, says ready to act if Trump takes measures"Any taxes are non-discriminatory by design and apply equally to all large companies, regardless of their origin", a spokesperson said, a...
UK says it will open new sponsorship routes for eligible refugeesBritain is set to introduce safe, legal pathways for refugees, allowing community groups and employers to sponsor arrivals. Simultaneously,...
Homebuyer paid for a flat in a Delhi housing society in 2003, got delayed possession, sought compensation for delay; SC defends his rightThe SC said that the homebuyer can make a claim for compensation for delayed possession. “The subsequent receipt of possession cannot, by i...
Homebuyer can seek compensation for delayed delivery after taking possession: SCHomebuyers can pursue compensation for delayed flat delivery even after taking possession, the Supreme Court ruled. The apex court overturn...
UN seeks independent investigation into ICE detention deathsThe UN is demanding independent probes into dozens of deaths in US immigration detention since last year, citing a surge in fatalities unde...
EU proposes extending Ukrainian protection to 2028, limit men of fighting ageThe EU proposes extending temporary protection for Ukrainian refugees until March 2028, but may restrict access for military-aged men witho...
Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...
After quakes, Venezuela must unblock social media access: UN expertsUN experts are urging Venezuela to immediately restore access to social media and news outlets following devastating twin earthquakes. The ...
American scientists and ranchers are racing to stop a flesh-eating fly after 15 animal cases turned up in Texas and New Mexico, and the battle could take more than a yearFlesh-eating maggots, the New World screwworm, have reappeared in Texas and New Mexico, infecting livestock and at least one dog. Driven by...
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrantsAmnesty International has accused the EU of complicity in migrant abuse in Libya, citing intensified crackdowns by rival factions. Mass arr...
Arunachal rights panel seeks flood-control measures in Chakma-Hajong areasArunachal Pradesh Human Rights Commission urges immediate infrastructure upgrades and flood control in Chakma-Hajong settlements. Poor road...
UN Human Rights Council urged to act against apostasy and blasphemy executionsA global rights group, Jubilee Campaign, has urged nations to abolish death penalty laws for apostasy and blasphemy, citing violations of f...
Denied gravy with parotta at Kerala restaurant, man takes it to court & seeks Rs 1 lakh compensation for consumer rights violationA Kochi lawyer's quest for gravy with his porotta and beef fry has escalated into a legal battle, questioning whether a common culinary exp...
Supreme Court refuses to entertain plea to fill vacant posts in state human rights commissionsThe Supreme Court declined to hear a petition concerning vacant posts in state human rights commissions. Justices Vikram Nath and V Mohana ...