‘Kantara’ star Rishab Shetty speaks at UNHRC
Super-hit film "Kantara" protagonist and director Rishab Shetty on Thursday delivered his speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session at Geneva.
Super-hit film "Kantara" protagonist and director Rishab Shetty on Thursday delivered his speech at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session at Geneva.
Using its right to reply, India's representative Seema Pujani slammed her Pakistani counterpart Hina Rabbani Khar.
Russia's decision came a day after the UNHRC announced that it will hold a special session on Thursday "to address the deteriorating human rights situation in Ukraine stemming from the Russian aggression".
India’s approach to global promotion and protection of human rights is based on our own experience as a pluralistic and inclusive society and vibrant democracy
However hours after a strong reply by the Church on Wednesday, the government announced that the Prime Minister would not meet the Pope nor visit Vatican City.
The VHP leader urged the UNHRC to take cognizance of this religious discrimination in Pakistan and 'intervene to ensure food & health facilities for them immediately'.
This comes after the 25 foreign envoys' visit to Jammu and Kashmir earlier this week which was the government's attempt at showcasing the 'normalcy' in the valley.
VHP also highlighted the plight of the minorities in the neighbouring nations and proposed a separate law for the Sri Lankan Tamils as well, if need arises.
The UN Secretary-General's concern comes amid alleged atrocities of police against the students of Jamia Millia Islamia University.
In a major diplomatic victory for India, the United Nations Security Council in a 'closed consultation' in August acknowledged India’s measures to bring normalcy and development to Kashmir.
