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    A recently released study conducted by Forum Asia says that rights defenders in 11 Asian countries (including Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri...
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    FCRA registration certificate validity extended

    There is some good news on the last day of 2021. The validity of FCRA registration certificate has been extended today. There is some good...
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    Release of tenth installment of PM-KISAN to be key feature of Prime Minister’s new year day itinerary

    A function to mark the release of the tenth installment of PM-KISAN funds will be a key feature of Prime Minister's new year day...
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    Countries with regulations against industrially produced trans fats tripled over the past year

    2021 saw India and Bangladesh tighten the norms for oils, fats and trans-fatty acids in food products. Rules to put a cap on trans-fatty...
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    An optimistic WHO chief hopes 2022 marks the end of COVID’s acute stage

    Hours before 2021 ends, the World Health Organisation director general expressed optimism that the coming year may mark the end of the acute stage...
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    UN Special Envoy calls for New Year’s ceasefire in Myanmar

    The UN Special Envoy on Myanmar has appealed for a New Year’s ceasefire following weeks of escalating violence in the country. United Nations Special Envoy...
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    Be prepared for outbreak of new pandemics, UN chief urges global community

    As the Omicorn strain of COVID-19 spreads across the globe, the UN chief António Guterres has urged the global community to be prepared for...
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    Missionaries of Charity bank account frozen, tweets Mamta Banerjee

    Bank accounts of the Missionaries of Charity in India have been frozen, according to West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee. Bank accounts of the Missionaries...
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