September, 2020

• 20 September

  Promoting Women Safety, why we need to expand our understanding of women ‘s safety

  

  Violence, discrimination, harassment, and sexual assault can blight women’s lives and hold them back from playing a full part in the workplace, society, and the economy. So, taking action to improve women’s rights and safety in our society, should be priority. Women have the right to be free from violence, …

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• 2 September

  Child Labour and slavery in our society

  

  Child labour is an old problem well rooted in human history. Children were exploited to various extend during different periods of time. The problem is common in poor and developing countries. Child labour refers to the exploitation of children through any form of work that deprives children of their childhood, …

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July, 2020

• 25 July

  Canada to not recognise results of Punjab 2020 Referendum organised by SFJ

  

  Responding to queries from Hindustan Times about Canadian Government’s stand on the referendum scheduled for November this year, aimed at carving out a separate state of Punjab from India, a spokesperson of the country’s Foreign Ministry, stated in an email response: “Canada respects the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of …

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• 25 July

  Jadhav neither pardoned nor being facilitated, NA told

  

  * Law minister says ordinance regarding the appeal of Indian spy was presented as per the verdict of ICJ * Says ordinance needed to stop India from approaching UNSC for sanctions against Pakistan * Says nowhere is it written that government needs to speak to the opposition before bringing in …

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• 25 July

  Federal agents use tear gas to clear rowdy Portland protest

  

  PORTLAND, Ore. — Thousands of protesters gathered outside the federal courthouse in Portland, Oregon, into the early hours Saturday, shooting fireworks at the building as plumes of tear gas dispensed by U.S. agents, lingered above. The demonstration went until federal agents entered the crowd around 2:30 a.m. and marched in …

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• 25 July

  French infections rise, Spain cracks down on nightclubs

  

  PARIS — France’s coronavirus infection rate crept higher Saturday and Spain cracked down on nightlife but German authorities were confident enough to send a cruise ship out to sea with 1,200 passengers for a weekend test of how the cruise industry can begin to resume. French health authorities said the …

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