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    Karnataka Police Focused on Cybercrime and Drug Prevention

    Bengaluru, April 2 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cautioned on Thursday that cybercrimes and drug-related offenses are on the rise in the state and urged the police to take strong and effective measures to curb them.He also called on the police to make better use of technology to curb...
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    Karnataka Government Focuses on Crime Prevention and Technology

    Bengaluru, April 2 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah cautioned on Thursday that cybercrimes and drug-related offenses are on the rise in the state and urged the police to take strong and effective measures to prevent them.He also asked the police to effectively use technology to curb such...
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    Excessive Force Against Maachhi: A Case of Inequality

    Islamabad, March 31 – Videos circulating on social media showing Pakistani police using excessive force against the Maachhi community – a traditional fishing group – in the Sindh province have raised serious concerns.The footage showed male and female police officials storming the fragile...
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    Modi Urges States to Monitor Migrant Workers Amid West Asia Crisis

    New Delhi, March 24 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged state governments to establish dedicated monitoring mechanisms for migrant workers and vulnerable sections, cautioning that the ongoing West Asia conflict could pose a significant challenge for the country in the coming months...
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    Committees Established to Support Sri Lanka's Response to Global Instability

    Colombo, March 17 – The Sri Lankan government has approved the establishment of four special committees to address economic and social disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following a proposal submitted by the president.The decision, endorsed by the cabinet of...
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    Cooling Access as a Health Issue: UNEP Official Highlights Vulnerable Populations

    New Delhi, March 1 As India prepares for a "hotter-than-usual" summer with more heatwave days, vulnerable populations such as the elderly, children, and outdoor workers are at increased risk, with potential consequences for public health, water supplies, power demand, and essential services...
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    Delhi Launches 'Morning Nutrition Programme' for Schoolchildren

    New Delhi, February 28 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday that nutrition goes beyond food and plays a fundamental role in nation-building.Speaking at the inauguration of a 'Morning Nutrition Programme' organized by the NGO Akshaya Patra Foundation, she said the initiative will...
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    SMILE Scheme Launch: Focus on Lunglei's Marginalised Individuals

    Lunglei, February 27, 2026: A review meeting was held today at the DC Conference Hall, Lunglei, under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Pi Navneet Mann, to discuss preparatory measures for the implementation of the Central Government's SMILE (Support for Marginalised Individuals for...
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    UN Official Highlights Connection of Climate Action to Vulnerable Communities

    Mumbai, February 18 A few objectives from the UN Conference of the Parties (COP) that align with Mumbai Climate Week are the ideas that the climate agenda needs to be connected to people, especially the most vulnerable, and accelerating climate-action agreements through engagement with all...
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    Building Model Citizens: NHRC Internship Focuses on Social Justice

    New Delhi, February 17 – NHRC Secretary General Bharat Lal urged young interns to develop sensitivity and evolve as model citizens who are aware of their rights and duties.Speaking to 71 interns at the conclusion of their two-week Online Short-Term Internship Programme, he asked them to...
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