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- Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officials
- 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 ...25 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- US immigration custody death rate at decade high: Rights groupsThe rate of people dying in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid US Presid...25 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- India takes on Pakistan at UN, says J&K country's internal matterAt the meeting on 'Bridging the Implementation Gap: Security Council Resolutions and Maintenance of International Peace and Security', Indi...24 Jun, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: ‘Overcoming poverty is not a task of charity, it is an act of…’ – Nobel laureate’s message on poverty, justice, and shared responsibilityNelson Mandela powerfully declared poverty an injustice, not an unavoidable fate. He argued that like slavery and apartheid, poverty is man...24 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
- When trees become citizens: A lesson in redefining progressIn a move that elevates environmental stewardship to policy, the Canadian municipality of Terrasse-Vaudreuil has granted trees legal rights...23 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
- India trashes Pakistan defence minister's remarks on KashmirIndia on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an attempt to divert attentio...23 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
- 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...23 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- 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...22 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
- Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi punished with 74 lashes for performing without hijab in an online concert, calls it vulgarIranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi faces 74 lashes and a two-year travel ban for performing without a hijab during a viral online concert. The ...20 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
- 'Monster bites back': India calls Pakistan a 'Frankenstein state' at UN; accuses it of supporting terrorismIndia sharply criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and describing it as a "Frankenstein state" th...19 Jun, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
- From its deep roots in ancient India, yoga has become truly universal: GuterresThe United Nations celebrated the International Day of Yoga with a focus on healthy aging. UN chief Antonio Guterres emphasised yoga's univ...19 Jun, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
- What sanctions are there on Iran and will they be lifted?Iran's oil sales may see a waiver under a new interim deal. However, the country remains under a complex network of international sanctions...18 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela: ‘A nation should not be judged by how it treats its highest citizens, but its…’Quote of the Day by Nelson Mandela reminds us that a nation's true measure lies in how it treats its most vulnerable citizens, not its elit...18 Jun, 2026, 09.27 AM IST
- EU lawmakers to approve migrant detention and deportation boostEuropean lawmakers are set to approve stricter migration rules. These new regulations grant authorities more power to detain irregular arri...17 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
- Thousands of British Kashmiris protest outside UK Parliament over crackdown in PoJK by Pakistani forcesThousands of British Kashmiris protested outside the UK Parliament, highlighting alleged human rights abuses and excessive force by Pakista...14 Jun, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
- FIFA World Cup 2026: United Nations wants 'massive re-think' of US immigration enforcementThe United Nations rights chief, Volker Turk, has called on the United States to rethink its immigration policies. He highlighted concerns ...10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
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