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World Bank puts on hold four projects in Afghanistan worth USD 600 mn over
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 31 (ANI): The World Bank has announced that they have put on hold four projects in Afghanistan worth USD 600 million following the Taliban's decision to ban girls from attending school above the sixth grade in the country.
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'The Wanted' singer Tom Parker passes away at 33
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 31 (ANI): Singer Tom Parker, the British singer who rose to fame as a member of the boy band The Wanted, is no more.
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Bihar assembly passes amendment Bill on liquor ban, first time offender wi
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar)[India], March 30 (ANI): The Bihar Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the Bihar Prohibition and Excise (Amendment) Bill, 2022 which empowers the state government to impose penalties for certain categories of offences instead of direct imprisonment.
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Foo Fighters call off tour dates following Taylor Hawkins' death
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 30 (ANI): Foo Fighters have cancelled all the forthcoming tour dates following the untimely demise of drummer Taylor Hawkins.
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BTS to attend 64th Grammy Awards ceremony at Las Vegas
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Seoul [South Korea], March 30 (ANI): K-pop band BTS is all set to take the stage for the most prestigious 2022 Grammy Awards at Las Vegas in the United States on April 3.
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Media freedom continues to deteriorate in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 29 (ANI): Three months after Reporters Without Borders (RSF) had revealed in a survey last December the Taliban takeover's impact on Afghanistan's media has been dramatic, the situation has only exacerbated.
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US expresses concern over restrictions on Afghan media by Taliban
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): The United States on Tuesday (local time) expressed concern over the latest series of restrictions imposed on Afghan media by the Taliban and urged the group to cease infringements, including education and human rights of Afghan people.
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Taliban prevents beardless government employees entry to offices
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], March 29 (ANI): The Taliban on Monday prevented the entry of beardless government employees to their offices in Afghanistan.
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Japan bans exports of luxury products to Russia from April 5
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], March 29 (ANI/Sputnik): From April 5, the Japanese government will impose a ban on the exportation of luxury goods to Russia, including premium cars and precious stones, Economy Minister Koichi Hagiuda told reporters.
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EU calls on Taliban to open secondary schools for girls in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Brussels [Belgium], March 29 (ANI): The European Union on Monday condemned the Taliban's decision to ban girls from receiving secondary education and believes that this lowers the movement's chances to gain the "desired" legitimacy, Sputnik reported.
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Taliban bans BBC, VOA broadcast services in Afghanistan
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 28 (ANI): The Taliban on Sunday banned British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and Voice of America (VOA) broadcast services in Afghanistan.
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Hijab row: All India Muslim Personal Law Board moves Supreme Court against
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], March 28 (ANI): The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has moved the Supreme Court against Karnataka High Court order which dismissed pleas against the ban on Hijab in educational institutes.
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