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UAE stops giving visas to Pakistani nationals

The United Arab Emirates is not issuing visas to Pakistanis, a senior interior ministry official told a parliamentary panel on Thursday, revealing that the country narrowly escaped a passport ban......

Cabinet okays changes in Human Rights Act

The government Thursday approved amendments to the Protection of Human Rights Bill, 2005. The official amendments would facilitate the functioning of the National Human Rights Commission and State......

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

After recent high-intensity operations in the Bastar region and the neutralisation of several senior Maoist leaders, officials say the insurgency has lost its ability to mount large-scale......

Centre says no final call on Chandigarh proposal amid Punjab uproar

In the line of fire over its move on Chandigarh's administrative structure, the Centre on Sunday said no final decision has been taken on the proposal and asserted that it does not aim to change......

US withdraws from 'cesspool' UN human rights council

The United States withdrew from the United Nations Human Rights Council and condemned its "shameless hypocrisy" in absolving wrongdoers through silence and falsely condemning those committing no......

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

India believes developed countries and China use quality control orders as a trade barrier, and seeks to play catch-up Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com From toys, footwear and furniture to......

'Next FIFA boss should be outsider with good human rights record'

IMAGE: Members of the media film the FIFA logo outside their headquarters in Zurich on October 8. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters The next FIFA president should be an external candidate with a......

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

The IOC last year stripped the IBA of its status as boxing's governing body over governance issues, and took charge of the Paris 2024 boxing competition itself, but now finds itself at the centre......

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

IMAGE: Algeria's Imane Khelif kisses her gold medal after the Olympics women's boxing 66kg victory ceremony at Roland-Garros Stadium, Paris, on Friday. Photograph: Peter Cziborra/Reuters Algeria's......

Why China is not suited to host Olympic Games

'I don't think any country should be allowed to host the Games if they have appalling human rights stance.' IMAGE: Rights groups have long criticised the International Olympic Committee for......

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

'We want our daughters to become heroes, not victims, and the government has to change the entire culture' IMAGE: Simran Ahlawat, a wrestler, practices with another male wrestler at an akhara in......

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UAE stops giving visas to Pakistani nationals

Cabinet okays changes in Human Rights Act

1,751 Maoists; 1,910 Troops, Civilians Killed In 11 Years

Centre says no final call on Chandigarh proposal amid Punjab uproar

US withdraws from 'cesspool' UN human rights council

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

'Next FIFA boss should be outsider with good human rights record'

IBA to award prize money to Italy's Carini despite loss to Algeria's Khelif

PIX: Khelif wins women's welterweight gold amid gender dispute

Why China is not suited to host Olympic Games

Wrestlers take a stand: Demand reform, safety

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