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Madhya Pradesh High Court upholds refusal to renew recognition of Child Care Institution amidst allegations of abuse and conversion

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A screen shot from a video taken on the day the Children’s Home facility was raided by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). (Photo: Courtesy of Dr. A Matney) In a recent verdict, the Madhya Pradesh High Court, Jabalpur Bench, has upheld the State’s decision to deny the renewal of recognition to … Read more

How Close Is Saudi Recognition of Israel? Netanyahu Can 'Taste' It

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In a major development for the Middle East, Israel and Saudi Arabia are taking steps toward possibly normalizing relations.  Israeli officials were set to hold meetings this week at the White House after the U.S. and Saudi Arabia reportedly agreed to a broad outline for a deal in which Saudi Arabia would recognize Israel.  But the … Read more

Sri Lanka's Malaiyaha community marches for recognition and justice

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(Photo: Unsplash/Asantha Abeysooriya) Despite being one of the world’s top three tea producers and global exporter of tea, Sri Lanka’s plantation workers, primarily hailing from the Malaiyaha Tamil community, face a stark reality of poverty and vulnerability. This disheartening paradox has come to the forefront as hundreds of Malaiyaha community members embark on a 16-day … Read more