Human trafficking in IndiaAccording to the trafficking protocol by the United Nations, human trafficking is defined as the recruitment, transportation, transfer, harbouring or receipt of persons, by means of threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or of a position of vulnerability or of the giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person, for the purpose of exploitation. Exploitation ... Rediff.com, 1 month ago |
Secular parties must unite at national level to defeat BJP: SiddaramaiahKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that national-level secular parties must join hands to defeat communal BJP. Speaking to reporters at the Mysuru airport on Monday, the CM said that the outcome of north-east Indian state elections, will have no ... Deccan Herald, 1 month ago
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Not humans, but dogs protest for animal rights at UN HQIn an unusual scenario, eight dogs in New York were made to protest in front of the United Nations headquarters against cosmetic testing on animals, as part of a campaign by The Body Shop and Cruelty-Free International, which works to end animal experiments. Deccan Herald, 2 months ago
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India to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation[United Kingdom], April 18 (ANI): Reiterating their strong condemnation of terrorism and terror-related incidents, both India and the United Kingdom (UK) on Wednesday agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ... Sify, 5 days ago
India, ASEAN to deepen cooperation in combating terrorism
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Rahul Gandhi to launch 'Save the Constitution' drive next weekSeeking to reach out to Dalits, Congress president Rahul Gandhi will on April 23 launch his partys nationwide save the constitution campaign, aimed at highlighting attacks on the Constitution and the community. The Congress present and former Dalit lawmakers, ... Deccan Herald, 1 week ago
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US, UK, France launch strikes in Syria, destroy chemical weapon factoriesRussian ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov warned that such actions will not be left without consequences.The White House said it has 'a large body' of evidence indicating that the Assad regime was responsible for the April 7 chemical attack in Duma.British PM Theresa May said there was no alternative to military action. IMAGE: The destroyed Scientific Research Centre is seen in Damascus. Photograph: Omar Sanadiki/Reuters In a combined operation, the United States, Britain ... Rediff.com, 1 week ago
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BJP President Amit Shah's tour tentatively rescheduledBJP National President Amit Shahs visit to Belagavi and Bagalkot districts has been tentatively rescheduled for April 12 and 13. But Shahs participation in the backward classes convention slated for April 3, at 5 pm, at Kaginele in Haveri district, is ... Deccan Herald, 3 weeks ago
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US says Russia's move to expel 60 diplomats not justifiedWashington: The United States today decried Russias move to expel 60 American diplomats and close the US consulate in St Petersburg, saying there is "no justification" for Moscows retaliatory action. The US reaction comes after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei ... Mathrubhumi, 3 weeks ago
US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials
Rediff.com, 4 weeks ago
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Enforced disappearances have increased in Sindh: WSC Chairperson[Switzerland], Mar 19 (ANI): Enforced disappearances have greatly risen in Sindh, along with the forced conversion of Sindhi Hindu girls, said the chairperson of the World Sindhi Congress (WSC) Dr. Rubina Sheikh on Monday. Dr. Sheikh claimed that while ... Sify, 1 month ago
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Meghalaya: Conrad Sangma to be CM with support of 34 MLAs, says BJPNational People's Party president Conrad Sangma will be the new chief minister of Meghalaya, Northeast Democratic Alliance convenor Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday. Conrad Sangma met the Meghalaya Governor to stake claim to form the government in the state, with the support of 34 members, including those from NPP, Bharatiya Janata Party, United Democratic Party, Hill State People's Democratic Party and others. Speaking to reporters in Shillong, Sarma stated that there would be no deputy ... Rediff.com, 1 month ago
Meghalaya Election: BJP set to form a government, asks NPP took take lead; Conrad Sangma set be CM
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