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Israel-Hamas war strains healthcare facilities, injuring civilians and sol
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A Nepali national, one of many admitted to Be'er Sheva Hospital near the Gaza border, expressed his longing for family and home. He urged governments to resolve the situation promptly, highlighting the distress faced by those caught in the crossfire.
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Minorty judgment of SC recognises civil unions, adoption for same-sex coup
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The minority verdict, however, agreed with the three judges and said it could not strike down the provisions of the Special Marriage Act (SMA) or read words differently to include non-heterosexual couples within its fold and left it to the Parliament to decide the issue.
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Nepal engulfed in China's debt trap over Pokhara airport deal: NYT Report
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The airport's construction was part of China's grand ambitions, aligning with President Xi Jinping's signature infrastructure campaign, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which promised substantial investments in infrastructure projects worldwide.
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Solicitor General Tushar Mehta welcomes SC verdict on same-sex marriage
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Mehta, who argued on behalf of the Centre said that the case was beyond the scope of the Supreme Court and fell within the domain of Parliament. He further said that apex court's judgement balances the interests of individuals with the interests of a civilised society.
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Same-sex union: Petitioners, activists unhappy with verdict but say there
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Even though the Supreme Court has refused to give marriage equality rights to the LGBTQIA+ community noting that conferring legal status to civil union can only be through a law enacted by Parliament, petitioners and rights activists, though disappointed, but were of the view that the ver
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IDF identifies Hamas' organisational hierarchy; Ismail Haniyeh, Yehya Sinw
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The IDF posted on X, the entire hierarchy of Hamas and among them were the group's leader Ismail Haniyeh, Yehya Sinwar whom the Israeli military calls the hard-line leader of Hamas in Gaza, and El Deif, the alleged mastermind of the October 7 attack.
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SC refuses to recognise same-sex marriage or civil unions, says it's for P
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
A five-judge Constitution bench unanimously said it cannot strike down the provisions of the Special Marriage Act (SMA) or read words differently to include non-heterosexual couples within its fold.
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LGBTQ activists hope for positive verdict from SC in same sex marriage cas
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"We hope for a positive verdict, I think the court will give us something, it can be a civil right or marriage equality right. Everyone should get equal rights, we're all the citizens of one nation. If the court will give us the right, the government will have to follow it," Anjali Gopala
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"Israel trusts in you": IDF Chief of Staff's message to troops as war ente
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The letter read further, " We will remember our comrades, soldiers, commanders, security forces; the rapid response teams and the civilians that bravely stormed the enemy, and courageously fought and saved many lives. They fought and paid with their lives, but their blood was not absorbed
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Israel agrees to enable humanitarian aid for civilians in Gaza: US Secy Bl
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
"Today, at our request, the United States and Israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in Gaza, including the possibility of creating areas to help keep civilians out of harm's way," Antony
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"Israel at war with Hamas, not with Palestinians": Spokesperson for Israel
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
Heinrich emphasised the resilience of Israeli families and the importance of taking action against Hamas, saying, "Their resilience is our strength. The ones who are aching the most are the ones giving us the most strength."
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Assam anti-corruption body arrests three persons, including two govt offic
Updated : 2 years, 5 months ago IST
The arrested government officials were identified as Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Dipankar Kalita, Executive Magistrate of office of the District Commissioner of Kamrup district, Assistant Sub Inspector Mukut Ali who is the In-charge of Jambari Outpost under Boko Police Station in Kamru
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