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Israeli report accuses Hamas of 'systematic, widespread' sexual violence on Oct 7A new report details systematic sexual violence by Hamas and allies during the October 7 attack and against hostages. The Israeli commissio...
Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Full explainer on Gulf conflict, Strait of Hormuz risks and global marketsWhy are oil prices up today, and will Brent, US WTI crude futures continue to rise or fall in next few days? Oil prices climbed after new c...
- North Korea revises constitution to drop references to unification of Korean Peninsula
The revision, believed to have been adopted at a March meeting of the Supreme People's Assembly, Pyongyang's rubber-stamp legislature, mark...
'So, what do you think the final numbers will be? Ok, so, I think...'Predicting election results is a thrilling human endeavor. Exit polls offer a glimpse into potential outcomes, much like a student's self-a...
Taken-for-granted separation between economics & strategy has collapsed in 21st Century: Pradeep MehtaThe lines between economics and strategy have blurred, as highlighted in CUTS International's geoeconomic webinar. Experts discussed how tr...
Separation between economics & strategy that was taken for granted has collapsed in 21stCenturyA recent CUTS International webinar under its Geoeconomic Monograph Series highlighted how global economics and geopolitics are now deeply ...
India plans special NCLT bench for cross-border insolvency cases to speed up resolutionsIndia plans to set up a special NCLT bench with trained members to handle cross-border insolvency cases once new rules under the Insolvency...
Trump posts AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure, drawing outrageUS President Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself as a Jesus-like figure on Sunday, drawing widespread criticism even from ...
Trump's AI image of himself as Jesus-like figure withdrawnFormer US President Donald Trump sparked controversy by posting an AI-generated image depicting him as a Jesus-like figure. The image, shar...
Russia loses election to three UN bodies over UkraineThe votes in the 54-member U.N. Economic and Social Council follow approval of six non-binding resolutions against Russia by the 193-member...
Prof. Bimal Patel elected to International Law Commission for 5-yr term"Hearty felicitations to Prof Bimal Patel @RakshaUni for election to International Law Commission by topping the group," India's Permanent ...
Indian official elected to key UN advisory committeeKumar was elected along with Takeshi Akamatsu of Japan and Ye Xuenong of China from the Asia-Pacific States to three-year terms starting Ja...
Young Indian lawyer elected to UN's top body of legal expertsThe newly elected members will serve five-year terms of office with the Geneva-based body beginning January 2017.
India wins re-election to UN Commission on International Trade LawIndia would continue to play a constructive role in the UNCITRAL which is recognised as the core legal body of the United Nations.
UN experts call for abolition of death penalty in IndiaThe Indian Law Commission issued its report, concluding that the death penalty does not serve as a deterrent and recommended its abolition.
Deaths continue but witness protection law still a far cryMany witnesses died under mysterious circumstances in the Vyapam scam. In Asaram case, too several witnesses came under attack.
Law Commission in favour of shared custody of children in divorce casesThe Law Commission of India has proposed the concept of awarding joint custody of children in divorce cases, calling for a change in the cu...
Concept of marital rape can’t be applied: Home MinistryGovernment has concluded that concept of marital rape cannot be applied since marriage is treated as sacrament, or sacred, according to min...
Indian scientist Rasik Ravindra elected to UN entity on ocean affairsIndian scientist Rasik Ravindra has been unanimously elected as member of the UN's body focussed on oceans and law of the sea.
- Expect UN nod for India's extended EEZ claim: Kumar
India voiced confidence that the UN Commission on Law of Seas would soon give approval for the nation's claim to its Exclusive Economic Zon...