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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: UNHRC

India tears into Pakistan without naming it at UNHRC, says restrictions in J&K being eased

At UNHRC meet, MEA’s Vijay Thakur Singh says this country is ‘epicentre of global terrorism’ and practices terror as alternate diplomacy.

Sri Lanka’s human rights diplomacy is a sham & you can blame its political elites

The Sri Lankan government has used Human Rights Council resolutions to deflect international pressure and deceive the global community.

Sri Lankan army says it is ready to face any investigation on war crime

The army along with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam have been accused of war crimes during the final phase of a 26-year long military conflict that ended in 2009.

UN Human Rights Commissioner condemns Pulwama attack, hopes diplomatic tensions do not add to region’s insecurity

The UNHRC expressed further concern over subsequent attacks on Kashmiris in India, and hoped the govt would ensure their protection.

Sigh of relief as Bachelet replaces Kashmir-baiter Zeid Hussein as UNHRC chief

Bachelet, who earlier expressed concerns about India having to suffer cross-border terrorism, is seen in New Delhi as fair and objective observer.

The report on Kashmir by UNHRC had no relation with the UN: V.K. Singh

Union Minister of State for External Affairs V. K. Singh labelled the the report to be an individual one. 

String of UN red flags about human rights violations – Is India’s global diplomatic clout fading?

After having raised the issue of human rights violations in Kashmir and Thoothukudi, two United Nations experts have now written to India to expedite the investigation into the alleged extra-judicial killings in Manipur. Experts weigh in.

UN report on Kashmir and the sly reference to ‘self-determination’

Former diplomat says it’s an embarrassment for India and brownie points for Pakistan but no value internationally.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.