Tag Archives: Human rights

India responds to statements by UN Chief of Rights on NGO restrictions

India on Tuesday criticized statements by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, expressing concern about restrictions on foreign funding for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in India and the arrest of activists in the country. Bachelet specifically cited as “worrying” the use of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act …

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Brilliant statements on humanitarian work A ploy: Center On Amnesty

Amnesty linked all government actions to its critical reports of the government New Delhi: Hours after Amnesty International declared that it would halt operations in India and alleged a witch hunt for its recent reports raising questions about rights violations, the government said that “human rights cannot be an excuse …

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Thousands protest against Covid-19 restrictions in central London

LONDON – Thousands of people gathered in London’s Trafalgar Square on Saturday to protest against the closures and social distancing rules imposed to slow the spread of Covid-19. The London Metropolitan Police warned protesters to follow social distancing rules. Police said before the event that officers will first engage with …

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India criticizes Pak for persecuting minorities

Image for representation. India also rejected the reference made by the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India. News18.com Last update: September 16, 2020 4:37 PM IST FOLLOW US: India on Tuesday described Pakistan as an epicenter of terrorism and said …

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India criticizes Pak for persecuting minorities

Image for representation. India also rejected the reference made by the Organization for Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to Jammu and Kashmir, which is an integral part of India. News18.com Last update: September 16, 2020 9:10 am IST FOLLOW US: India on Tuesday described Pakistan as an epicenter of terrorism and said …

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