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36 Days of Type: Indian Laws That Shaped Our Lives
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36 Days of Type: Indian Laws That Shaped Our Lives

For #36DaysOfType, The Swaddle’s Denise D’Souza illustrated the A-Z of Indian laws that have impacted Indians in unforeseen ways. ⁠ The Armed Forces Special Powers Act of 1958 (AFSPA) grants the military the ability to maintain public order in ‘disturbed areas,’ through wide powers of arrest, the right to shoot to kill, and to occupy or…

How 5G can be misused for drug trafficking, money laundering, terror financing
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How 5G can be misused for drug trafficking, money laundering, terror financing

The papers were written by Indian Police Service officers, were submitted at the just-concluded conference of director generals of police (DGPs) and inspector general of police (IGPs), attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The papers noted that the 5G network is built on easily accessible and open Internet protocols and it inherit all the vulnerabilities…

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Uplift Asian American, Native …
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FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Continues to Uplift Asian American, Native …

Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is releasing its first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Communities. The new strategy, which comprises action plans prepared by 32 federal agencies—including all 15 executive departments in the President’s Cabinet—builds on the Administration’s broader equity agenda and…

Over suspected human trafficking, 2 agents held for Dingucha family's death on Canada-US border
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Over suspected human trafficking, 2 agents held for Dingucha family's death on Canada-US border

Almost a year after four members of a family from Dingucha village in Gandhinagar district were found dead on the Canada-US border while attempting to crossover illegally to the US, Gujarat police registered an FIR and arrested two suspected agents who are alleged to be part of the human trafficking racket which allegedly “forced” the…

Human trafficking accused 'Santro' Ravi arrested from Ahmedabad – The Hindu
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Human trafficking accused 'Santro' Ravi arrested from Ahmedabad – The Hindu

K. S. Manjunath, 51, an alleged human trafficker known by the name ‘Santro’ Ravi, was arrested after a chase on the outskirts of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Friday. He has been in the eye of a storm over his alleged role in police transfers and links to several ruling party politicians. Manjunath is an accused in a…

Gujarat HC Directs Father To Educate Girl, Not To Marry Off Minor – Vibes Of India
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Gujarat HC Directs Father To Educate Girl, Not To Marry Off Minor – Vibes Of India

Gujarat High Court’s intervention has helped calm the concerns of a 14-year-old girl from Gandhinagar who left her home to live in Rajasthan after her father and uncle pressured her to get married. The HC was hearing a habeas corpus petition filed by the girl’s father and sought assurance from the latter that he will…

Migrants unaware of rights falling prey to trafficking: Expert – Deccan Herald
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Migrants unaware of rights falling prey to trafficking: Expert – Deccan Herald

Migrants not aware of their rights have been falling prey to trafficking and exploitation, and coordination among stakeholders is vital to address the issue holistically, an expert on the subject said in light of cases of suspected human trafficking recently reported from Gujarat. It will be appropriate to have a separate investigation agency for dealing…

Need for more child-friendly spaces in India's response efforts – Express Healthcare
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Need for more child-friendly spaces in India's response efforts – Express Healthcare

Prarthana Sen, member of the Indian Association for Asian and Pacific Studies (IAAPS) and former researcher at the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) explains that child-friendly spaces reflect cultural sensitivity as they are built in adherence to the local norms and values of a concerned place. Its staff is also selected from amongst those affected, and…

Human Rights Day: Rise above armchair social service, help people seeking justice: Activists
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Human Rights Day: Rise above armchair social service, help people seeking justice: Activists

Published on Dec 10, 2022 10:00 PM IST Speaking at the event, Shaista Ambar, social activist for women’s rights and AIMWPLB president, said, “Many people fight for justice all throughout their lives. LUCKNOW: Discussions ranged from triple talaq to the harassment of women in Iran over compulsory hijab as social activists and members of All…

17 Rooms: Rejuvenating the Sustainable Development Goals through shared action | Brookings
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17 Rooms: Rejuvenating the Sustainable Development Goals through shared action | Brookings

2022 GLOBAL FLAGSHIP SYNTHESIS REPORT Message from 17 Rooms co-chairs Co-chairs, Zia Khan (left) and John McArthur (right), at the September 2022 17 Rooms Community gathering in New York City on the eve of the U.N. General Assembly. Everyone agrees on the need for more and faster progress across all the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)….