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Topic: UNHRC

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.

Hope Afghanistan’s territory is not used by terror groups such as LeT, JeM: India at UNHRC

Indian ambassador Indra Mani Pandey noted a 'grave' humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan & expressed that everyone is concerned about the increasing violations of fundamental rights.

IT rules meant to empower social media users — India’s response to UNHRC concerns

New Delhi: Stating that new IT rules are "designed to empower ordinary users of social media", India on Sunday rejected apprehensions raised by the...

UNHRC special session won’t benefit anyone — Israel, Palestinians or the Middle East

The only parties that will gain from the UNHRC session are haters of Israel and supporters of terrorism, as well as the totalitarian regimes around the world.

PMO and India’s external affairs ministry finally deciding on Sri Lanka, not Tamil parties

That India could abstain from voting in the UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka with the Tamil Nadu election coming up shows circumstances have changed.

On Camera

Kolkata’s silencing of Javed Akhtar exposes India’s secular vacuum

Even those parties that wear the label of secular and progressive often bow to the pressures of fundamentalist groups within the Muslim community.

GST 2.0: India streamlines indirect tax regime amid Trump tariffs & what it means for consumers

Goods and Services Tax Council paves way for a broad two-slab structure of 5% and 18% with a demerit rate of 40% for super luxury and 'sin' goods.

Dassault Aviation takes majority control of joint venture with Anil Ambani’s Reliance

Following the transaction which is expected to be completed by November, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd will become an associate company, with Reliance retaining a 49% stake.

For Indian Mercedes, Asim Munir’s dumper truck in mirror is closer than it appears

From Munir’s point of view, a few bumps here and there is par for the course. He isn’t going to drive his dumper truck to its doom. He wants to use it as a weapon.