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25 journos rescued as blaze of activist's death engulfs Bangladesh
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
At least 25 journalists of The Daily Star have been rescued from their office more than four hours after a mob swooped on the newspaper office in Dhaka's Kawran Bazar, BD News reported.
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Protests erupt in Bangladesh post activist's death, major media offices se
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
The attack on Prothom Alo's office began around 12 midnight on Thursday. Later, the Daily Star was attacked.
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CPI(M) worker suffers severe hand injury while making bomb in Kannur
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
A CPI(M) worker was seriously injured after a bomb exploded during its manufacture in Venduttayi, Pinarayi area of Kannur district, Kerala, on Tuesday, police said. The injured has been identified as Vipin Raj, a CPI(M) activist who reportedly sustained severe injuries to his palm in the
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Oxford event explores contemporary national liberation movements, focusing
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Khurshid Ahmed, Director of Research at BASC, participated as a key speaker. The programme, held in Oxford city, was attended by academics, students, and political and social activists, marking the first international public discussion in Oxford focused specifically on the armed national lib
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PoJK Assembly a 'Hoax', real power lies with Pakistan: Activist Amjad Ayub
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
In an exclusive interview with ANI, Mirza said that while PoJK appears to have all the trappings of a democratic setup, including a Legislative Assembly, a Prime Minister, a President, a Supreme Court and an Inspector General of Police, none of these institutions hold real authority.
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Telangana: If attacks by Congress continue BRS will be forced to retaliate
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
KTR visited Lingampally village in Tungaturthi constituency of Suryapet district on Sunday to pay tributes to BRS worker Uppala Mallaiah, who was allegedly killed by Congress activists.
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Afghan returnees decry harsh deportations from Iran, Pakistan, seek urgent
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afghan migrants forcibly deported from Iran and Pakistan say they returned home without belongings and face severe hardship. Returnees and activists have urged Afghan authorities and the international community to provide shelter, aid and jobs as winter sets in.
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Nobel Committee condemns arrest of former Peace Prize laureate Narges Moha
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Norwegian Nobel Committee is deeply concerned by today's brutal arrest of Narges Mohammadi alongside a number of other activists. Ms. Mohammadi - the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate - is a staunch defender of human rights, freedom of expression and democratic participation in Iran," the
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Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns "brutal arrest" of Nobel laureate Narge
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday (local time) strongly condemned the "brutal arrest" of Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Iranian human rights activist, calling on Iranian authorities to clarify her whereabouts, ensure her safety, and release her i
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US report slams China for persecuting Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has released its annual report denouncing China's deepening repression, particularly drawing attention to the case of Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan, who has been detained on politically motivated charges.
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Maharashtra set to implement new Lokayukta Act after Centre-directed amend
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After a delay of nearly two years, Maharashtra is finally set to implement its new Lokayukta Act, following the State Legislature's approval of amendments suggested by the Central Government. The move comes in response to consistent demands from veteran social activist Anna Hazare, who ha
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Maharashtra set to implement new Lokyaukta act with strict anti-corruption
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
On Thursday the 'Maharashtra Lokayukta Amendment Bill 2025', along with fresh recommendations was passed in the Vidhan Parishad during the session in Nagpur. CM Devendra Fardnavis announced.
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