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US Congress hosts captive nations briefing as ETGE, Tibet call for indepen
Updated : 10 months ago IST
A congressional briefing focused on Captive Nations took place in the Rayburn House Office Building of the US Congress to observe Captive Nations Week 2025, which was established under Public Law 86-90, known as the Captive Nations Resolution, on July 21, 1959. The event brought together rep
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Former Australia seamer Gordon Rorke passes away at 87
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Former Australian fast bowler Gordon Rorke passed away at the age of 87. Rorke, known for his towering frame and express pace, represented Australia in four Test matches, all in 1959. He was considered one of the fastest bowlers in Australia during his time, according to ESPNcricinfo.
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Tibetan Buddhist monks-in-exile offer prayers to celebrate 90th birthday o
Updated : 11 months ago IST
After the Chinese invasion of Tibet in 1949, the Dalai Lama assumed full political authority in 1950. He was forced to flee into exile in March 1959 following the violent suppression of the Tibetan uprising. He has since lived in India, along with over 80,000 Tibetan refugees, continuing to
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UK: Tibetan leader urges cultural awareness, recalls Tibet's history befor
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
While speaking to the attendees on June 22, Sikyong Penpa Tsering shared vital topics and stories regarding Tibet with the students, starting with the impact of the collision between the Eurasian and Indian tectonic plates that resulted in the creation of the Tibetan Plateau, often referred
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Kannada actors Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan arrested in arms act case
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Bigg Boss Kannada fame Vinay Gowda and Rajath Kishan were arrested by the Karnataka police under sections of the Arms Act, 1959 (U/s-25(1B)(B)) of the Bharatiya Nyay Samhita (BNS), according to police officials.
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Union MoS Nityanand Rai highlights government's efforts to combat terror,
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Meanwhile, on upgrading the NIA, the minister mentioned the opening of new offices and also empowered the agency to investigate related to various laws, including the Explosive Substances Act, Human trafficking, cyber terrorism and Arms Act, 1959.
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Delhi Court dismisses property suit after 65 years
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Delhi's Tis Hazari court has disposed of a 65 years property suit (case) filed in 1959 against the coloniser and builder of Mansarover Garden.
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MCD issues order for conducting elections for Chairman, Dy Chairman and St
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
The order issued by MCD on Monday read "Whereas the Schedule of Election of Chairman, Dy. Chairman and one Member for the Standing Committee from each of the 12 ward committees has already been fixed under Regulation 53 of the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Procedure & Conduct of Business)
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Maharani Tea: The Taste of Trust Wins India's Most Trusted Brand Award 202
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 19: Maharani Tea, synonymous with premium quality tea in India since 1959, has recently received multiple accolades, reflecting its enduring legacy of excellence in the tea industry.
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Shimla: Tibetan women-in-exile hold candle march marking 65th national wom
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Tibetan women including Buddhist students, monks and others gathered in the north Indian hill town of Shimla to mark the anniversary and also to remember the women who died during the 1959 women's uprising inside Tibet.
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MotoGP World Championship: Repsol Honda Team begins 30th season
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
With an intense pre-season of testing behind them, the new-look Repsol Honda Team arrives at the start of the 75th anniversary year of the MotoGP World Championship prepared to work. Honda's relationship with Grand Prix racing started in 1959 in the 125cc class, achieving a debut victory in
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"Left significant mark on sport": BCCI Secretary Jay Shah mourns demise of
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
He played in 11 Tests and led the team during India's tour of England in 1959.
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