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Indian constitution protects its linguistic minorities: Activists at UNHRC

A group of NGOs and social activists informed the United Nations about the Indian Constitution which protects the country's linguistic minorities, especially in the Northeast region.They were speaking at a side event organised by Sindhi Adhikar Manch (Association) titled "Linguistic Minorities & Human Rights in India" during the 54th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.The panellists included Gobind Gurbani, CEO of Sindhi Adhikar Manch (Association), Parmita Sarma from Akshar Foundation and Arvind Kumar from Focus Global Reporter.Gurbani addressed the audience and emphasised that Article 30(1) of the Indian Constitution provided a fundamental right to linguistic minorities to establish and administer educational institutes of their choice.Article 350 A empowers the state to establish and impart primary education in the mother tongueGurbani added that Sindhis came to India empty-handed after partition in 1947 but have been supported by the government as partners in ...

Indian constitution protects its linguistic minorities: Activists at UNHRC
Updated On : 26 Sep 2023 | 9:42 AM IST

India abstains from vote on extending investigation into Ukraine war

When India abstained in February, India's Permanent Representative to the UN said that India remains committed to multilateralism while reiterating calls for dialogue and diplomacy

India abstains from vote on extending investigation into Ukraine war
Updated On : 05 Apr 2023 | 8:39 AM IST

India abstains from UNHRC vote on Russia-Ukraine crisis

India abstained in a vote in the UN Human Rights Council that has decided to urgently establish an independent international commission of inquiry as a result of Russia's aggression against Ukraine.

India abstains from UNHRC vote on Russia-Ukraine crisis
Updated On : 04 Mar 2022 | 5:29 PM IST

India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2022-24 term

India was re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-24 term on Thursday and vowed to continue to work for the promotion and protection of Human Rights through "Samman, Samvad and Sahyog."

India gets re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2022-24 term
Updated On : 14 Oct 2021 | 11:37 PM IST

Grave humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan, says India at UNHRC

India on Tuesday said the current situation in Afghanistan is of "great concern" to it, hoping that it does not pose a challenge to its neighbours

Grave humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan, says India at UNHRC
Updated On : 24 Aug 2021 | 4:34 PM IST

India abstains on UNHRC resolution proposing to probe Gaza violence

Among other countries that abstained are France, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Netherlands, Poland and South Korea

India abstains on UNHRC resolution proposing to probe Gaza violence
Updated On : 28 May 2021 | 9:36 AM IST

J&K was, is and shall forever remain integral part: India tells Pak at UN

India abrogated the special status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 on August 5 and bifurcated it into two Union territories

J&K was, is and shall forever remain integral part: India tells Pak at UN
Updated On : 26 Feb 2020 | 5:14 PM IST

'Fabricated narrative': India rebuts Pakistan at UN rights body meeting

India strongly rejected Pakistan's "malicious" campaign on the issue

'Fabricated narrative': India rebuts Pakistan at UN rights body meeting
Updated On : 11 Sep 2019 | 1:26 AM IST

Pakistan using covert activities to destabilise Kashmir: India at UNHRC

Also, New Delhi blames Islamabad of not adhering to the obligations under the 1972 Simla Agreement

Pakistan using covert activities to destabilise Kashmir: India at UNHRC
Updated On : 14 Jun 2017 | 7:35 PM IST