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Topic: UNHRC

India elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026-28 term

New York: India has been elected for the seventh time to the United Nations' Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28, India's Permanent Representative...

India urges UNHRC to sanction Pahalgam attackers

At 60th Session of UNHRC, a representative of ECO-FAWN society warned that such attacks are part of a deliberate pattern to destabilise peace and divide communities.

From Mumbai to Pahalgam: India underlines Pakistan’s hand in global terror at UNHRC

At the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, India's Faiza Rifat expressed serious concern about the destabilising threats posed by terrorism.

‘When done exporting terror & bombing your own people…’—India rips into Pakistan at UNHRC

Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi condemned Pakistan’s aerial strikes in its own Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that killed 24 people, including 10 civilians, at the UNHRC session.

After US, Israel announces withdrawal from UN Human Rights Council

The announcement made by Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar comes during a time when the country's Prime Minister Netanyahu is on a visit to the US.

Trump to withdraw US from UN Human Rights agency for ‘failing to meet its purpose’

According to the White House, the US President will sign an executive order Tuesday formally withdrawing from UNHRC. He will also stop 'future funding' for UNRWA.

India’s 3 recommendations to Canada at UN human rights review. ‘Stop misuse of freedom of expression’

Speaking at 4th such review for Canada at UNHRC, Indian diplomat Mohammed Hussain made the recommendations 'in spirit of constructive dialogue' at a time of tension between both countries.

UN rights body passes Pakistan motion on religious hatred after Koran burning incident

The resolution was strongly opposed by the United States and the European Union, who say it conflicts with their view on human rights and freedom of expression.

736 Afghans recorded for new registration between 1 August-11 September, UNHCR says

New Delhi: A total of 736 Afghans were recorded for new registration from August 1 to September 11, the UNHCR said here, adding that...

Afghan Solidarity Committee head booked for violating Covid norms during protest in Delhi

Afghan refugees in India have been protesting in front of the UNHCR office in Delhi demanding the release of 'support letters' from the UN agency to migrate to other countries.

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Population causes poverty is the devil’s philosophy. It causes prosperity: Sauvik Chakraverti

Crowded cities are rich because there is greater division of labour. The extent of the division of labour depends on the size of the market, wrote Sauvik Chakraverti in 2002.

Asia’s ‘weakest’ link: Yunus on a tightrope as Bangladesh tries to fix banks without breaking economy

With 20.2 percent of its total loans in default by the end of last year, Bangladesh had the weakest banking system in Asia. Despite reforms, it will take time to recover.

‘Let them see’: Putin says new nuclear-powered missiles in the making, in message to Washington

At a ceremony felicitating Russian military engineers, Putin highlights Moscow’s 'parity' in defence technologies for the next century.

Bihar is where politics moves, and everything else stands still

Bihar is blessed with a land more fertile for revolutions than any in India. Why has it fallen so far behind then? Constant obsession with politics is at the root of its destruction.