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India transport strike sparks clashes and heavy disruptions: Key details inside

India transport strike sparks clashes and heavy disruptions: Key details inside

Ongoing protests and strikes by several transport associations led by the All India Motor Transport Congress have triggered significant disruptions and sporadic violence in multiple states, including Bihar, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan and Maharashtra.

Chinese Women’s Rights: A Bold Stand Against Government Pressures On Childbirth

Chinese Women’s Rights: A Bold Stand Against Government Pressures On Childbirth

In the face of mounting pressures from Beijing to bolster the nation's declining childbirth rates, Chinese women are boldly asserting their autonomy, defying Communist Party mandates, and challenging deeply ingrained societal expectations. The demand for

US: Justice Department Says Texas’ New Law is Unconstitutional

US: Justice Department Says Texas’ New Law is Unconstitutional

Senate Bill 4, a new law in Texas, which allows the state police to arrest people suspected of illegally crossing the border has fallen in bad light. The US Department of Justice says the new

Jail Sentences To End For Abusive Men In England And Wales; Are Women At Risk?

Jail Sentences To End For Abusive Men In England And Wales; Are Women At Risk?

Abusive men in England and Wales can soon walk free from court under a new sentencing policy as the government scrambles to tackle the overcrowding crisis gripping prisons.  Under reforms unveiled by the justice secretary,

Human Rights Wins Of 2023; What To Expect In 2024?

Human Rights Wins Of 2023; What To Expect In 2024?

In many countries, human rights are being gravely undermined. From fighting poverty to ensuring the right to education, human rights activists fight to promote human rights across the world. This year, activists witnessed several changes

Will The Fight For Abortion Rights Continue In 2024? All You Need To Know

Will The Fight For Abortion Rights Continue In 2024? All You Need To Know

More than a year after the United States supreme court overturned Roe v Wade, 21 states have banned abortion or restricted the procedure. The abortion rights supporters are going to state legislatures, courtrooms, voting booths

A Pakistani Hindu Is First Minority Candidate To Contest For 2024 Pakistan Election

A Pakistani Hindu Is First Minority Candidate To Contest For 2024 Pakistan Election

General elections are scheduled to be held in the Islamic Republic of Pakistan on 8 February 2024. The schedule has been announced by the Election Commission of Pakistan.  The 2024 Pakistan election will elect the

Bodies Of 5 Hostages Found Inside Gaza Tunnel; Killed By Hamas Or Israeli Airstrike?

Bodies Of 5 Hostages Found Inside Gaza Tunnel; Killed By Hamas Or Israeli Airstrike?

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the national military of the State of Israel, recovered the bodies of five hostages from a tunnel in northern Gaza. The three IDF soldiers and two Israeli civilians were abducted

Alyson Walker Named Canada Soccer General Secretary, 1st Woman To Hold The Job

Alyson Walker Named Canada Soccer General Secretary, 1st Woman To Hold The Job

Alyson Walker, who played university soccer for the McGill Martlets, has been named general secretary of Canada Soccer, in a huge win for women’s rights. Former Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) executive Alyson Walker has created

Taliban Allows Afghan Girls Of All Ages To Study In Religious Schools

Taliban Allows Afghan Girls Of All Ages To Study In Religious Schools

After banning education beyond Class 6 for all girls, the Taliban has now allowed Afghan girls of all ages to study in religious schools. The Taliban official has said that the girls will be permitted