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Chinese authorities torture Tibetan village head to death amid crackdown o
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Chinese authorities have wrongfully arrested over 20 Tibetans and tortured Gonpo Namgyal, a Tibetan village head to death after enduring months of severe torture, including repeated electric shock sessions during his detention.
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Iran lifts ban on WhatsApp, Google Play
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Iranian authorities have lifted the ban on WhatsApp and the Google Play Store after a meeting with top government officials. The decision marks a shift in the country's internet policies, fulfilling a key promise made by President Masoud Pezeshkian during his campaign. The government emphasi
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Security heightened in Goa and Madhya Pradesh ahead of Christmas and New Y
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Authorities in Goa and Madhya Pradesh have deployed additional police personnel in areas with high foot traffic, while special measures have been taken to prevent drunk driving and maintain public order during the festive season.
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Local Afghan staff at Indian Consulate in Jalalabad injured: MEA sources
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
According to the sources, they are in touch with Afghan authorities on the matter and are also awaiting a report on the incident.
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Russian cargo ship sinks in Mediterranean after explosion in engine room
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A Russian cargo ship, Ursa Major, sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Spain and Algeria after an explosion in its engine room on Monday, leaving two crew members missing, Euronews reported on Tuesday, citing Russian authorities.
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Millions allocated for 165 environmental projects throughout Israel
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A total of 432 applications were submitted to the fund, totaling approximately 1.2 billion Shekels (USD 326 million). Approximately 70 per cent - 294 applications - were submitted by local authorities, of which 60 were submitted by minority authorities and 12 applications were submitted by c
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Uyghur educational activist dies in custody of Chinese authorities
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A Uyghur intellectual and education advocate, who was detained the night before his daughter's wedding five years ago, passed away just two months later while in Chinese custody.
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Brazil:163 workers rescued from "slave" like conditions from Chinese EV co
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Brazilian authorities have rescued 163 workers from conditions similar to "slavery" at a construction site for a factory of Chinese electric vehicle company Build Your Dreams (BYD) in Camacari, Bahia.
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Uttarakhand: Dehradun district administration orders to maintain law and o
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Dehradun district administration has ordered the authorities to maintain law and order and ensure smooth traffic management in Mussoorie during the tourist surge for Christmas, New Year and winter vacations, according to a release.
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Concerned by sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal: US
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
"The United States is concerned by the sentencing of Pakistani civilians in a military tribunal and calls upon Pakistani authorities to respect the right to a fair trial and due process," US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a post on X on Monday.
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3.5-year-old girl falls into borewell in Rajasthan's Kotputli, rescue unde
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A 3.5-year-old girl fell into a borewell in Kotputli, Rajasthan. Rescue operations are in progress. Kotputli SDM Brajesh Choudhary confirmed that authorities and medical teams have arrived at the scene to ensure her safe retrieval.
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Small plane crashes into Brazilian city, killing at least 10 people
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
A small plane crashed into Gramado, a popular resort city in southern Brazil, killing at least 10 people and injuring 17 others. The crash occurred minutes after takeoff, with the plane colliding with buildings and sparking a fire. Authorities are investigating the cause, and concerns over t
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