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India calls on G20 member states to adopt international anti-corruption strategy

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In his statement to the delegates representing the world’s twenty largest economies, Dr. Singh highlighted the significant financial impact of corruption on India’s economy. The act allows for persons to be designated a “fugitive” if they have a warrant out for their arrest and have left or refuse to return to India.

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Transparency International reports high rates of corruption worldwide

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It has also highlighted the alarming rates of corruption that play a role in the global climate crisis due to its impact on funds set aside to address climate change and the fact that it undermines the adoption and implementation of bold and progressive strategies.

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Effect of COVID-19 on Indigenous access to education spurs international concern

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According to the report, governments in countries such as India, Nepal, Uganda, Kenya, and Mexico did not effectively consult with Indigenous Peoples or obtain their free, prior, and informed consent while planning COVID-19 response strategies.

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India identifies 43 pro-separatist supporters over alleged involvement in violence at India missions abroad

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The National Investigation Agency (NIA) of India in a press release Sunday that 43 individuals allegedly involvement in attacks at the Indian High Commission in London and at the Indian Consulate in San Francisco have been identified. NIA issued a year-end press release that detailed the major achievements made by the agency in the year 2023.

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India Supreme Court advises Central Government to review COVID-19 vaccination policy

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The Supreme Court of India on Monday issued an order asking the Central Government to review India’s current vaccination plan in the midst of the country’s second wave of infections. It stated that the present policy would infringe the right to public health, violating Article 21 of the Indian Constitution.

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United States COVID-19 travel ban on travelers from India

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Chugh, LLP immigration attorney Diya Mathews appeared on National Public Radio (NPR) radio station WHYY on May 5, 2021 to discuss the United States COVID-19 travel ban on travelers from India. The post United States COVID-19 travel ban on travelers from India appeared first on Chugh LLP.

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India police identify over 4000 child bride marriages in Assam state, leading to arrests of over 1800 men

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.” The Prohibition of Child Marriage Act prohibits marriage under 18 in India, but the law is consistently disobeyed. According to UNICEF , one in three of the world’s child brides live in India. While approximately one in four young women in India were married or in union before their 18th birthday.

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