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Pakistan Rights Body Warns Over Balochistan Violence

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan says civilians are increasingly vulnerable amid rising attacks, abductions and insecurity across the province….reports Asian Lite News Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has expressed deep concern over

May 25, 2026

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Oath Drama at Tamil Nadu Cabinet Expansion

Tamil Nadu’s cabinet expansion ceremony briefly turned dramatic after Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar interrupted a newly inducted Congress minister for deviating from the prescribed constitutional oath. The swearing in later saw several

May 21, 2026

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Vijay Takes Oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister after TVK’s breakthrough electoral debut. The result marks a shift away from decades of Dravidian party dominance in the state, reports Asian Lite

May 10, 2026

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Big Political Giants Ousted

Tamil Nadu election shocks topple key leaders, signalling major political realignment across the state…reports Asian Lite News Desk The 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly election has delivered a dramatic and far-reaching verdict, with

May 4, 2026

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BJP Leads Assam, Gogoi Trails

Early counting trends in Assam show BJP leading strongly while Congress state chief Gaurav Gogoi trails in Jorhat amid tight security vote counting…reports Asian Lite News Desk In a setback for the

May 4, 2026

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Press Freedom Declines in Pakistan as PECA Law Targets Journalists

A new report by Freedom Network says Pakistan’s amended Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act is increasingly being used to intimidate journalists, silence dissent and curb free expression….reports Asian Lite News Press freedom

May 1, 2026

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Baloch disappearance claims trigger outrage

BYC claims hundreds remain missing after alleged security raids across Balochistan, families still await answers…reports Asian Lite News The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has reported more than 1,250 cases of enforced disappearances

April 29, 2026

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Nepal Home Minister Quits Over Money Links

Nepal’s Home Minister quits over financial controversy, as questions on transparency, asset disclosure and conflict of interest shake a reform-driven government under rising public scrutiny, reports Asian Lite Newsdesk Nepal’s Home Minister

April 24, 2026

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Balochistan’s Fishermen Reel under Night Fishing Curbs

Local fishermen condemned the decision, saying repeated “security” restrictions had already hurt their income and the new ban would further damage their livelihoods…reports Asian Lite News Nighttime fishing has been banned by

April 19, 2026

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Lammy Backs Starmer Amid Row

Lammy backs Starmer as questions grow over Mandelson’s failed vetting, with prime minister set to face scrutiny in Parliament…reports reports Asian Lite news David Lammy has signalled his support for Prime Minister

April 19, 2026

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