News Topic:UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC)
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India and 13 other countries violate pledge to uphold free internet, SurfShark study reveals
Surfshark's study reveals how India and 13 other countries violated their pledge to uphold free internet despite supporting a UN resolution on human rights online.
J&K
In UN, Turkey urges India to put an end to its violence in Kashmir
Turkey has called for resolving the Kashmir issue on the basis of UN resolutions and the “legitimate” expectations of Kashmiri people.
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India, Pakistan doing nothing to improve human rights situation in Kashmir: UN
GENEVA — A UN human rights report on the situation in Indian Kashmir and Pakistani administered Kashmir from May 2018 to April 2019, says...
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World
United States pulls-out of UN Human Rights Council
Srinagar: The United States has withdrawn from the UN Human Rights Council, U.S. ambassador Nikki Haley said Tuesday, branding the global body a “cesspool...
J&K
UN seeks international inquiry into Kashmir rights abuses
Srinagar: A United Nations report has called for an international inquiry into human rights abuses committed by government forces in Kashmir and also advocated...
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INDIA bloc plans mega Delhi protest on Monday over CEC Gyanesh Kumar
INDIA bloc plans a major Delhi protest on October 12 against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter-list irregularities, following Saturday’s police crackdown.
Wangchuk warns of fast over Delhi protest detentions; CJP leaders released
Sonam Wangchuk warned of a hunger strike or foot march over Delhi protest detentions. A court later ordered the release of three CJP leaders.
Kashmir sees light rain, Gulmarg snowfall; MeT forecasts fresh wet spell
Kashmir saw light rain and fresh snowfall in Gulmarg as MeT forecast rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds on October 13–14.
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Royal Premier League final draws thousands to Pulwama amid traffic congestion
The Royal Premier League final between Sultan Warriors Baramulla and Royal Goodwill Cricket Club drew thousands to Pulwama, causing traffic congestion.
J&K’s digital jobs push needs a verification receipt before trust breaks
To combat fake job offers in Jammu & Kashmir, employers must adopt a "verification receipt" to help candidates instantly identify legitimate opportunities.