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Greta Thunberg Deported From Israel Day After Gaza-Bound Ship Seized
Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry and a rights group representing her said Tuesday, after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military.
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Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Atishi, Cites Freedom Of Speech
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit against Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh, underscoring their "legitimate exercise of fundamental right to freedom of speech.
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Smell Of Change: Incense Industry On Path To A Child Labour-Free Future
Child labour in the incense manufacturing industry, a longstanding concern for India, is declining significantly and the sector is moving towards complete freedom from child labour in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar, a study finds.
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Azaad OTT Release: Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan Starrer Might Stream on Netflix
Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan make their Bollywood debut with Azaad, directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Set in 1920s India, the film intertwines an emotional story with the country’s historical fight for independence. Central to the plot is a black horse, Azaad, which becomes a symbol of courage and freedom in the life of Ajay Devgn’s rebel leader c...
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"All-Out Assault On Migrants": Human Rights Watch Chief On Trump 2.0
US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House next week threatens freedoms at home and abroad, the head of Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, warning that his second term could be more damaging than his first.
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How Women's Basic Rights And Freedoms Are Being Eroded All Over The World
From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws.
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Opinion: Tribal Society And Pride Of Birsa Munda - Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Writes For NDTV
The tribal society of India is rich in history, culture, and valour, with a legacy marked by struggle for identity, freedom, and dignity. This society has been fighting for its rights and freedom for centuries.
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"Can't Just File Cases Because...": Court Grants Interim Protection To Journalist
Writings perceived as criticism of the government cannot be the reason for filing criminal cases against journalists, said the Supreme Court, underlining the right to freedom of speech and expression.
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"Her Right To Choose": Court Allows Teen Sex Abuse Survivor To Continue Pregnancy
The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed a 17-year-old sexual abuse survivor to continue her pregnancy, noting that it was conscious of her reproductive freedom and right to choice.
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Taliban Rejects UN Criticism Of Morality Law As Insult To Islamic Values
The Taliban government's morality police said it would not cooperate with the United Nation's mission in Afghanistan, calling it "an opposing side".
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Taliban Morality Ministry Dismisses Over 280 Men For Failure To Grow Beards
The Taliban's morality ministry has dismissed more than 280 members of the security force for failure to grow a beard and have detained more than 13,000 people in Afghanistan for "immoral acts" in the past year, officials said on Tuesday.
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Turkish Woman Arrested For Criticising Instagram Ban, Insulting Tayyip Erdogan
A Turkish court on Monday ordered the arrest of a woman on charges of inciting hatred and insulting the president after she criticised a ban on social media platform Instagram, broadcaster Haberturk and other media said.
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Kenyan Journalists Demand Media Freedom Amidst Pressure And Restrictions
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 400 wounded since the start of the protests on June 18, according to rights groups
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Preventive Detention Orders Should Be Passed With Extreme Care: High Court
The Bombay High Court has urged authorities to pass preventive detention orders with extreme care and caution as a casual approach may deprive a person of his "most precious" fundamental right, his freedom and liberty.
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Right To Freedom Of Religion Cannot Be..: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has observed that the Constitution grants citizens the right to freely profess, practice and propagate their religion but it cannot be extended to construe a collective right to proselytise
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Greta Thunberg Deported From Israel Day After Gaza-Bound Ship Seized
Activist Greta Thunberg is being deported from Israel, Israel's Foreign Ministry and a rights group representing her said Tuesday, after the Gaza-bound ship she was on was seized by the Israeli military.
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Court Dismisses Defamation Case Against Atishi, Cites Freedom Of Speech
A Delhi court on Thursday dismissed a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit against Atishi and AAP MP Sanjay Singh, underscoring their "legitimate exercise of fundamental right to freedom of speech.
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Smell Of Change: Incense Industry On Path To A Child Labour-Free Future
Child labour in the incense manufacturing industry, a longstanding concern for India, is declining significantly and the sector is moving towards complete freedom from child labour in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Bihar, a study finds.
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Azaad OTT Release: Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan Starrer Might Stream on Netflix
Rasha Thadani and Aaman Devgan make their Bollywood debut with Azaad, directed by Abhishek Kapoor. Set in 1920s India, the film intertwines an emotional story with the country’s historical fight for independence. Central to the plot is a black horse, Azaad, which becomes a symbol of courage and freedom in the life of Ajay Devgn’s rebel leader c...
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"All-Out Assault On Migrants": Human Rights Watch Chief On Trump 2.0
US President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House next week threatens freedoms at home and abroad, the head of Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, warning that his second term could be more damaging than his first.
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How Women's Basic Rights And Freedoms Are Being Eroded All Over The World
From Iraq to Afghanistan to the US, basic freedoms for women are being eroded as governments start rolling back existing laws.
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Opinion: Tribal Society And Pride Of Birsa Munda - Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Writes For NDTV
The tribal society of India is rich in history, culture, and valour, with a legacy marked by struggle for identity, freedom, and dignity. This society has been fighting for its rights and freedom for centuries.
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"Can't Just File Cases Because...": Court Grants Interim Protection To Journalist
Writings perceived as criticism of the government cannot be the reason for filing criminal cases against journalists, said the Supreme Court, underlining the right to freedom of speech and expression.
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"Her Right To Choose": Court Allows Teen Sex Abuse Survivor To Continue Pregnancy
The Bombay High Court on Thursday allowed a 17-year-old sexual abuse survivor to continue her pregnancy, noting that it was conscious of her reproductive freedom and right to choice.
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Taliban Rejects UN Criticism Of Morality Law As Insult To Islamic Values
The Taliban government's morality police said it would not cooperate with the United Nation's mission in Afghanistan, calling it "an opposing side".
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Taliban Morality Ministry Dismisses Over 280 Men For Failure To Grow Beards
The Taliban's morality ministry has dismissed more than 280 members of the security force for failure to grow a beard and have detained more than 13,000 people in Afghanistan for "immoral acts" in the past year, officials said on Tuesday.
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Turkish Woman Arrested For Criticising Instagram Ban, Insulting Tayyip Erdogan
A Turkish court on Monday ordered the arrest of a woman on charges of inciting hatred and insulting the president after she criticised a ban on social media platform Instagram, broadcaster Haberturk and other media said.
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Kenyan Journalists Demand Media Freedom Amidst Pressure And Restrictions
At least 50 people have been killed and more than 400 wounded since the start of the protests on June 18, according to rights groups
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Preventive Detention Orders Should Be Passed With Extreme Care: High Court
The Bombay High Court has urged authorities to pass preventive detention orders with extreme care and caution as a casual approach may deprive a person of his "most precious" fundamental right, his freedom and liberty.
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Right To Freedom Of Religion Cannot Be..: Allahabad High Court
The Allahabad High Court has observed that the Constitution grants citizens the right to freely profess, practice and propagate their religion but it cannot be extended to construe a collective right to proselytise
