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Published on 11:51 GMT

India: Security, terrorism laws used to silence dissent

Thousands of prisoners in India are trapped in a legal limbo under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act, commonly known as UAPA, with recent Supreme Court decisions fueling the debate on India's definition of terrorism and its use of security laws. …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 02:40 GMT

Dog-Whistling on Anti-religious Conversion Bill

Why the Church alone is fighting India’s Anti-conversion laws It is a universal truth that the tiger can never hide its stripes, however hard it may try. This has come true in the case of the Christian community in India despite the claims made by the …

Source: Sanatan Prabhat - Pending
Published on Jan 13, 2026

Identity fault lines, growth goals shape the battle for India’s richest civic body

At the peak of the Samyukta Maharashtra Movement in the 1950s, and the fight over Bombay, two warring slogans resounded in the city: ‘Mumbai aamchya hakkachi/naahi konachya baapchi,’ (Mumbai is ours by right; it’s not someone’s fiefdom) cried the sons …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on 15:39 GMT

Shah Mehmood Qureshi refuses to support Fawad Chaudhry’s committee, says can’t deviate from PTI’s policies

<p>PTI Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday refused to support former party leader Fawad Chaudhry’s National Dialogue Committee, saying he cannot “deviate from PTI’s policies”.</p> <p>The senior PTI leader, <a href=" …

Source: Dawn - Center-left
Published on 11:01 GMT

Qureshi says Afghanistan must not allow its soil to be used against Pakistan

F.P. Report LAHORE : PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan has provided significant support to Afghanistan, and Afghanistan should not allow its territory to be used against Pakistan. He said he is bound by party policy and that …

Source: The Frontier Post - Pending
Published on 15:03 GMT

Qureshi rejects Fawad’s dialogue committee, backs Achakzai to decide on talks

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice-Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday distanced himself from former party leader Fawad Chaudhry’s proposed National Dialogue Committee, saying he could not “deviate from PTI’s policies”. Qureshi, who has been …

Source: Pakistan Today - Indeterminate
Published on 03:44 GMT

13 yrs on four wheels: Meet Bihar lawyer Anita Jha, who meets clients in backseat of car

Around 10.30 am on a chilly January morning, a white hatchback pulls into the Madhubani District Court, settling into its usual spot near the jail van. Before the engine even cuts, the waiting crowd surges forward. Inside, seated in the rear of her Tata …

Source: The Indian Express - Center-left
Published on Jan 14, 2026

Asiya Andrabi, two Kashmiri women convicted after 8 years of trial

NEW DELHI (MNTV) – A special NIA court in Delhi on Wednesday convicted Kashmiri women’s leader Asiya Andrabi and two of her associates on charges related to conspiracy and unlawful association under India’s anti-terror law, ending a trial that saw the …

Source: Muslim Network TV - Pending
Published on Jan 14, 2026

‘Dark Prince’ rising

As the Bangladesh election approaches, India finds itself, as the saying goes, between a rock and a hard place. Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), and the son and political heir of formerPrime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed …

Source: Frontline - The Hindu - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 14, 2026

This judgment strengthens the police and weakens ordinary citizens’ liberty: Abdul Wahid Shaikh

Abdul Wahid Shaikh has lived through the heavy silence of years lost to wrongful incarceration. A former primary school teacher from Mumbai, Shaikh was one of 13 men accused in the 2006 Mumbai local train blasts. He spent nine years in a high-security …

Source: Frontline - The Hindu - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 13, 2026

5 government employees dismissed over ‘terror links’ in Kashmir

The Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor’s administration on Tuesday (January 13, 2026) terminated five government employees from the service and invoked special provisions of Article 311 against them for their alleged militant links. Meanwhile, the Jammu …

Source: The Hindu - Center-left
Published on Jan 13, 2026

The Cartel, the Stolen Newborn, and the Mother Left for Dead

L eslie Godínez Carillo had one dying wish as she lay on a bloodstained tarp in a squat, green house on the outskirts of Juárez, Mexico. In a scene straight from a horror movie, Carillo’s stomach was savagely cut open, blood everywhere. But, according to …

Source: Rolling Stone - Left-wing
Published on Jan 13, 2026

When Speech Becomes an Act of Terrorism

Terms like “freedom of speech,” “freedom of expression,” “Article 19” or even a simple “free” do not even find a mention in the Supreme Court’s January 5 judgement in the bail applications for the student and youth activists accused in the 2020 Delhi Riots …

Source: Sabrang India - Left-wing
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Controversy over Dera chief’s parole: Ram Rahim’s parole legally permissible but reeks of political trade-off

When the chief of the Sirsa based sect, Dera Sacha Sauda, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh stepped out of Rohtak’s Sunaria jail on January 5 to avail his 40-day parole, he had spent 365 days – almost a year out of confinement during his 3,054 days (about eight …

Source: Hindustan Times - Indeterminate
Published on Jan 12, 2026

Commonwealth Secretariat Lodges Dissent Against Pakistan’s Escalation of State Repression

A view of blocked Cantt Road and Motorway in Peshawar, Pakistan during the 2023 protests against the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, who was taken into custody by paramilitary troops from the Islamabad High Court (Photo by Hussain Ali/ …

Source: Drop Site - Center-left
Published on Jan 11, 2026

DAVID MARCUS: Impeding federal law enforcement is not protest, it’s just crime

Border czar Tom Homan reveals his assessment of the deadly Minneapolis ICE shooting, discusses the Trump administration’s immigration policy and more on ‘Fox News Sunday.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! There seems to be a bit of confusion in …

Source: KLIN News Talk - Nebraska - Indeterminate

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 11:26 GMT

Uganda election measures raise UN human rights alarm

(MENAFN) The United Nations human rights office expressed serious concern on Wednesday over Uganda’s recent suspension of 10 non-governmental organizations and new limitations on internet access as the country prepares for elections on Thursday. “All …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 11:34 GMT

On the front line for justice: Exhibition on lawyers at risk

The Law Society’s first ever exhibition on lawyers at risk showcases the realities for lawyers on the front line for justice and the rule of law around the world. Explore their experiences and resilience through personal effects, portraits and artwork. The …

Distribution channels: Law

Published on January 14, 2026 - 17:16 GMT

Human rights group reports rising deaths in Iran protests

(MENAFN) The ongoing protests in Iran have claimed 646 lives, with over 10,700 people arrested, according to the US-based Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) on Monday. The country has also been experiencing an internet blackout for more than 100 …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

ANCA Calls for Expanded U.S. Efforts to Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Remaining Armenian POWs

Armenian advocacy groups and Congressional leaders press for action following hostage swap WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling for increased U.S. …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:50 GMT

ATLANTIC ROUTE and SPAIN: Decrease in deaths along Atlantic route ― At least 50 people died in two incidents on Atlantic ...

There has been a significant decrease in the number of deaths of people trying to reach Spain but the Atlantic route remains particularly deadly. At least 50 people died in two separate incidents on the Atlantic route in the final week of 2025. There has …

Distribution channels: Politics
Published on January 15, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 05:50 GMT

Appointment of Chair, Climateworks Centre board

Monash University and The Myer Foundation are pleased to announce the appointment of Sharan Burrow AC as Chair of the Climateworks Centre board, following a rigorous, open and competitive recruitment process. A global advocate for human rights, climate …

Distribution channels: Environment
Published on January 16, 2026 - 03:03 GMT

2026 Day of Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Announced

The City of Boston and Boston University continue the tradition of paying tribute to the life, legacy, and influence of Dr. King. Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston will present the annual "A Day of Celebration in Honor of Rev. …

Distribution channels: U.S. Politics

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Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:28 GMT

FREESTYLE DIGITAL MEDIA RELEASES DOCUMENTARY FEATURE “THE TROUBLE I SEE…”

Documentary Feature Sets Digital Debut on North American VOD Platforms January 16, 2026 LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Freestyle Digital Media, the digital film distribution division of Byron Allen’s Allen …

Distribution channels: Amusement, Gaming & Casino, Culture, Society & Lifestyle ...
Published on January 16, 2026 - 08:00 GMT

National CACFP Association Celebrates 40 Years and Announces Leadership Transition

ROUND ROCK, TX, UNITED STATES, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National CACFP Association (NCA) proudly marks its 40th anniversary in 2026, celebrating four decades of advancing the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and supporting the …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on January 16, 2026 - 00:39 GMT

The Silence Paradox: New Book Examines Why People Are Confiding in AI When Humans Fall Silent

As AI chatbots become emotional confidants for millions, a new book asks what this says about loneliness, stigma, and the future of mental wellbeing. BRISBANE, QLD, AUSTRALIA, January 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As AI chatbots quietly become a first …

Distribution channels: Book Publishing Industry, Business & Economy ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 22:35 GMT

CCHF Response to Trump’s 'Great Healthcare Plan'

CCHF says a “great plan” must restore the medical indemnity insurance prohibited by the ACA. ST PAUL, MN, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom (CCHF) responded to today’s release of “The Great …

Distribution channels: Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 22:27 GMT

ANCA Calls for Expanded U.S. Efforts to Secure Azerbaijan’s Release of Remaining Armenian POWs

Armenian advocacy groups and Congressional leaders press for action following hostage swap WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) is calling for increased U.S. …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, Politics ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

Bipartisan Letter Urges Secretary Rubio to Stand with Iran’s Uprising, Noting Its Rejection of All Forms of Dictatorship

The Bipartisan Letter Signed by 59 Members of Congress Underscores the Iranian People’s "Demand for a Secular, Democratic, Non-Nuclear Republic." WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A bipartisan group …

Distribution channels: Human Rights, International Organizations ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 19:34 GMT

The Child Center of NY Awarded Early Childhood Education Expansion to Strengthen Services Across Queens

$15 million award will expand Early Head Start and Head Start services and create nearly 60 new jobs NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Child Center of NY has been awarded approximately $15 million in federal …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 19:11 GMT

Blue Star Mothers of America Urges Congress to Recognize National Blue Star Mothers Day

The organization calls on lawmakers to formally recognize military mothers and honor their service, sacrifice, and decades of national volunteer impact. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Blue Star Mothers of …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 18:38 GMT

First 5 California Welcomes Janne Olson-Morgan as Deputy Director for Program Innovation and Evaluation

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- First 5 California is pleased to announce the appointment of Janne Olson-Morgan as Deputy Director for the Program Innovation and Evaluation Division. Janne began her new role …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 18:37 GMT

Feeding Pets of the Homeless Launches Online Application System for Emergency Veterinary Care

New process expands 24/7 access, reduces wait times, and improves care coordination CARSON CITY, NV, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Feeding Pets of the Homeless has launched a new online application system for its …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 18:00 GMT

Dekalb E. Walcott Preserves A Century Of Courage In 'Black Heroes Of Fire – Chicago’s 100 Years Of Public Service'

An unprecedented photographic and archival documentary honoring Black firefighters who shaped Chicago’s history from 1872 to 1972. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Historian and author Dekalb E. Walcott …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 17:52 GMT

From Boy To Monster To Man Tells A Gritty, Redemptive Story Of Survival, Loss, And Transformation

Jon Alex shares a raw Bronx memoir tracing his descent into violence and addiction—and the hard-earned return to purpose, fatherhood, and integrity. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In From Boy to Monster …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

NCHE Town Hall Meeting Highlighted TRHT, Collaboration and Innovation for Safer, More Secure Communities

Virtual town hall raised awareness about systemic issues, shared community efforts, and promoted health equity and community safety initiatives WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Collaborative for Health …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 14:45 GMT

INHOPE and Block Strengthen Partnership to Drive Cross-Sector Action Against Online Child Sexual Abuse

Leading financial technology company joins global network in expanded collaboration to protect children online. AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INHOPE, the global network of hotlines combating online child sexual …

Distribution channels: Banking, Finance & Investment Industry, Human Rights ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Declares November 7, 2025, as Dr. Mason Pimsler Day, Honoring His Service to Underserved Patients

Mayoral proclamation recognizes Dr. Mason Blake Pimsler, MD, for contributions to HIV/AIDS care, women’s health, and homeless support services and safe haven NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The City …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 14:00 GMT

Book Bans Are Just the Beginning: Randi Weingarten on Education and Democracy

Seattle University School of Law hosts teachers’ union leader Randi Weingarten for a virtual conversation on how attacks on education threaten civic life. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Seattle University …

Distribution channels: Education, Human Rights ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 13:51 GMT

Montessori Expert Madelynn Van Den Heuvel of Santa Cruz Breaks Down Montessori vs. Traditional Preschool for HelloNation

What’s the real difference between a Montessori and a traditional preschool, and how can parents know which is the right fit for their child? SANTA CRUZ, CA, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What’s the real difference …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Pulmonologist Sushil Gupta, MD, Highlights the Critical Lung–Heart Connection Ahead of American Heart Month

Woodbridge pulmonologist Sushil Gupta, MD, draws attention to the vital link between lung, sleep, and heart health during February’s heart awareness efforts. WOODBRIDGE, CT, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As February’s …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Emergency Services ...
Published on January 15, 2026 - 11:45 GMT

Texas-Produced Feature Film '16 Miles To Geronimo' Advances to Screenplay Phase Following Completion of Treatment

NHuS3 Media and Plain Talkin’ Straight Shootin’ Productions today announced the successful completion of the feature film treatment for 16 Miles To Geronimo DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NHuS3 Media and Plain …

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Published on January 15, 2026 - 08:38 GMT

From Survival to Spiritual Awakening: New Memoir Drift Chronicles One Man’s Journey Through Addiction and Redemption

In a raw and unflinching new memoir, author Nasser Al Kenair (formerly known as Jay Thomson) pulls back the curtain on a life defined by extremes. EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND, January 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Published by Spines, Drift: A True …

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