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Democracy
India Among 42 Nations Censured by UN for Retaliating Against Human Rights Activists, Journalists
The United Nations has singled out 42 countries for condemnation for retaliating against human rights activists and journalists. SouthAsian countries figuring among the 42...
Accountability
Two Pakistani Journalists Assassinated in Two Days
Two Pakistani journalists were murdered by unidentified assailants on 1 and 2 July. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Pakistan affiliate, the...
Accountability
Pakistan PM Directs Police to Ensure Safety of Journalists; Amnesty Urges Release of Social Media Activists
PTI leaders have called for protests outside the residence of journalists in Islamabad. The government had earlier launched a crackdown on social media activists...
Freedom of speech and expression
Social media poses ‘existential threat’ to traditional, trustworthy news, says new UNESCO study
Journalists continue to be targeted around the world, the report examining global trends in freedom of expression and media development says. Besides, a survey...
Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Journalists live under threats from Taliban
Authorities in Afghanistan censor the work of journalists and even resort to beating up journalists covering issues that the Taliban finds discomforting.
Taliban authorities have...
Civil society
Women’s voices raised against hate in India
The Fearless Collective is a movement that helps citizens move from fear to love through the creation of participatory art in public space.
By Mehru Jaffer /...
Civil society
Halt all retaliation attacks against Indian journalist Rana Ayyub – UN experts
UN-appointed independent rights experts issued a statement on Monday calling on India to end relentless misogynistic and sectarian attacks against an investigative journalist.
The appeal from special...
Bangladesh
Bangladesh NGOs highlight human rights violations
Bangladeshi human rights organisations have written to the UN human rights council to counsel the Bangladesh government to put an end to extrajudicial killings,...
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End ‘Collective Amnesia’ Over COVID-19, Says WHO
Coronaviruses like COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) “must be taken seriously” as they are particularly dangerous for...
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Strengthening Rural Economy: Insights from NABARD’s NAFIS 2021-22
The NAFIS data revealed a notable increase in financial savings among rural households, with annual average savings rising to...
India’s Renewable Energy Revolution a Beacon of Hope in Global Energy Transition, Says IEA Report
By 2024, solar power is projected to account for nearly 60 per cent of India's renewable energy capacity, significantly...
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End ‘Collective Amnesia’ Over COVID-19, Says WHO
Coronaviruses like COVID, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)...
Strengthening Rural Economy: Insights from NABARD’s NAFIS 2021-22
The NAFIS data revealed a notable increase in financial...
