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Tuesday, April 7, 2026
TopicHuman Rights Council

Topic: Human Rights Council

UK raises concerns over human rights violations in Sri Lanka

UK's statement at the 57th Human Rights Council reiterated need for the Sri Lankan govt to build a conducive environment for for meaningful reconciliations and transitional justice.

Why Biden’s ‘America is back’ is not good for the world’s ‘China concerns’

There is fear that Joe Biden administration will lead with ‘cooperation’ rather than a clear policy of containing China. That’s not a great idea with the Chinese.

The UN’s Kashmir report is weirdly silent on Pakistan’s dreaded terrorist groups

Pakistan, Afghanistan and Nepal are members of the UN Human Rights Council. India, with a brilliant record of upholding human rights, has no representation.

On Camera

India must reduce its dependence on fertiliser imports before it’s too late

What worsens India’s dependence on fertiliser imports is not merely the volume of imports, but the inefficiency with which the country utilises them.

Syringes, MRI to ventilators, West Asia war squeezing India’s medical supply chain—costs up 10 to 50%

Industry says manufacturers have 2-4 weeks of buffer stocks, but prolonged disruption could push up shortage risks, especially of consumables like IV and syringes.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.