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13 global rights groups urge Bangladesh to revise NHRC Bill, warn of eroding accountability

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:09 PM

New York, June 23 (IANS) At least 13 international human rights organisations called on the Government of Bangladesh to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Bill, 2026, warning that the legislation could reduce the commission to a largely “symbolic body” lacking the authority and independence needed to ensure accountability.

Labourers in Afghanistan find work less than two days per week: Report

IANS | June 23, 2026 1:00 PM

Kabul, June 23 (IANS) Labourers in Afghanistan are finding work for less than two days a week on average, showcasing the country's continuous economic problems despite stable food markets and a relatively strong currency, a new World Food Programme (WFP) report has revealed, according to local media.

From untapped potential to strategic partnership: CRF Roundtable backs stronger India Latin America ties

IANS | June 23, 2026 12:24 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) India and Latin America have a unique opportunity to transform a long-overlooked relationship into a meaningful strategic partnership as global supply chains continue to be reshaped by geopolitical uncertainty, economic fragmentation, and growing concerns over strategic dependencies, according to a roundtable discussion convened by the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF).

India welcomes MoU reached between US and Iran: NSA Doval at BRICS meet

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:31 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that India welcomed the memorandum of understanding reached between Iran and the US and viewed the development with cautious optimism and hoped it would contribute positively to regional and global stability.

BRICS has special role in changing world facing turmoil, security challenges: NSA Doval

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:29 AM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that BRICS is far more than a grouping of nations, describing it as a collective home to nearly half of the world's population with a "special role" in addressing global challenges at a time when the international order is facing growing instability, geopolitical tensions, and evolving security threats.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns against AI concentration

IANS | June 23, 2026 10:15 AM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has issued a sharp warning against the growing concentration of power in the artificial intelligence industry, arguing that a handful of companies should not dictate the future of a technology that is reshaping economies, workplaces and societies.

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