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Trump pulls US out of UNHRC, cuts funds for Palestinian refugees

President Donald Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the US from the UN Human Rights Council, prohibiting any future funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. IMAGE: US President......

Biren Singh resigns as Manipur CM, assembly session scrapped

Amidst rumblings within the state Bharatiya Janata Party seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur, Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Sunday tendered his resignation to Governor Ajay......

US seeks Russia's suspension from Human Rights Council

The United States is going to seek Russia's suspension from the United Nations Human Rights Council in close coordination with Ukraine, European countries and other partners at the United Nations,......

Cops explain why BJP's C T Ravi was moved across locations

In the wake of allegations against police for ill-treating Karnataka MLC C T Ravi in custody, the police on Tuesday clarified that the Bharatiya Janata Party leader was shifted to various places......

Modi pushes for open source AI framework at global summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday made a strong case for collective efforts to establish a global framework for artificial intelligence (AI) based on open source which enhances trust,......

GST Council cedes right to levy tax on distilled alcohol

The GST Council on Saturday clarified that guarantees provided by corporate to their subsidiaries will attract an 18 per cent GST, while no tax will be levied if a personal guarantee is given by a......

Quality Control Orders: What does this mean for domestic industry?

India believes developed countries and China use quality control orders as a trade barrier, and seeks to play catch-up Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com From toys, footwear and furniture to......

Champions Trophy: SA urged to boycott Afghanistan match

IMAGE: South Africa are scheduled to open their Champions Trophy campaign against Afghanistan in Karachi on February 21. Photograph: Proteas Men/X South Africa Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie said......

Eng players urged to boycott Champions Trophy match

IMAGE: England will face Afghanistan in the Champions Trophy on February 26 in Lahore. Photograph: Kind courtesy England Cricket/X A group of British lawmakers urged England to boycott their......

India submits 'Letter of Intent' to host 2036 Olympics

IMAGE: Flagbearers Manu Bhaker and P R Sreejesh during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics on August 11, 2024. Photograph: Albert Gea/Reuters India has submitted a 'Letter of Intent',......

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

IMAGE: The Palestine FA said it wanted FIFA to adopt appropriate sanctions against Israeli teams, including the national side and clubs. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann / Reuters FIFA's......

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Over 160 rights groups call on IOC chief to revoke 2022 Beijing Winter Games Photograph: Kyodo/via Reuters Over 160 human rights advocacy groups have delivered a joint letter to the chief of the......

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