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UK court clears Nirav Modi’s extradition to India

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesman Anurag Srivastava said that since the Westminster Magistrate’s Court “has recommended Nirav Modi’s extradition to the UK Home Secretary, the government of India would liaise with the UK authorities for his early extradition...

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UN human rights chief speaks about farmers protest

India's Permanent Representative to the UNHRC Indra Mani Pandey said the UN human rights chief’s stand lacked “objectivity and impartiality.” On Friday, the United Nations (UN) High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet commented on the farmers protest in India...

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Bharat Bandh: Traders and transporters on strike

Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM), a body representing over 40 farmer unions had appealed to all farmers to join the strike peacefully and make it a success.  The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) had announced a strike or “Bharat Bandh”...

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Centre opposes same-sex marriage in Delhi High Court

The central government argued that a relationship with a same-sex individual is “not comparable” with the “Indian family unit concept.”  On Thursday, while seeking dismissal of petitions seeking recognition of same-sex marriage under existing laws the Centre told the Delhi...

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US and UN welcome India-Pakistan joint statement on ceasefire

The United Nations and the United States welcomed the India-Pakistan joint statement on ceasefire along the Line of Control and other sectors.  India and Pakistan announced that starting on February 25, they would observe all agreements on the 2003 ceasefire...

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Biden revokes Trump ban on many green card applicants

While overturning the ban issued by the Trump administration, Biden said that the ban prevented families from reuniting in the United States and harmed US businesses.  US President Joe Biden on Wednesday revoked a proclamation issued by former President Donald...