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145 candidates from minority communities selected in civil services exam t
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 18 (ANI): Union Minister of Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Tuesday that government's "resolute and effective efforts for promotion and progress" of meritorious youths from minority communities have resulted in selection of 22 youth from poor, weaker
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Dig in! Here are some delicacies that go into a Navroz feast
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 16 (ANI): Navroz Mubarak! Today marks Navroz or Nowruz, which is Iranian and Persian New year, a day dedicated to the beginning of the spring and to promote peace, solidarity, and friendship among people and different communities.
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Bengaluru violence: SDPI, Congress must not exploit the poor in minority c
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], Aug 15 (ANI): In connection with the Bengaluru violence, former Karnataka Minister Roshan Baig on Saturday said that the poor sections of the minority communities should not be exploited by the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) or the Congress.
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Pashtuns, Sindhis and Baloch to observe August 14 as `Black Day'
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C./London [US/UK], Aug 13 (ANI): As when Pakistan will be celebrating its Independence Day, the Pashtuns, Sindhis, Baloch and other persecuted communities will be observing August 14 as "Black Day'.
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Butt out the cigarette butts with Let's Do It India's "Fugitive" this Worl
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 11 (ANI/NewsVoir): Let's Do It India is the Indian division of Let's Do It World, a global not-for-profit that aims to tackle environmental and social problems related to mismanaged waste by engaging with communities, governments and policymakers for a cleaner ecosp
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SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking directions to define freedom of
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 7 (ANI): The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to the Central government on a petition seeking directions to "restrict assassination of dignity" of individuals, communities, religious saints, religious and political organisations by the broadcasting electronic chan
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Pakistan continues to inflict damage through disinformation campaign regar
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New York [US], Aug 4 (ANI): Countries like Pakistan continue to inflict damage by spreading disinformation in context to COVID-19 to foment division and create disharmony among communities, said Indian envoy to the United Nation, Ambassador TS Tirumurti.
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Plea in SC seeks direction to Centre for defining freedom of press
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 2 (ANI): A lawyer has moved the Supreme Court seeking a slew of directions to the Central government to "restrict the assassination of dignity" of individuals, communities, religious saints, religious and political organisations by the broadcasting electronic channels
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Indian, Tibetan, Vietnamese and Taiwanese diaspora take part in anti-China
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Toronto [Canada], Aug 2 (ANI): Urging international communities to tackle Chinese oppression, Indian, Tibetan, Vietnamese and Taiwanese diaspora took part in a protest against China in Toronto on Saturday.
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Study suggests social distancing in US varies by income
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
California [US], August 1 (ANI): According to a new study, wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone from the least-mobile to the most-mobile.
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Social distancing varies by income in US: Study
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
California [US], July 30 (ANI): Wealthier communities went from being the most mobile before the COVID-19 pandemic to the least mobile, while poorer areas have gone from the least-mobile to the most mobile, according to a study.
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US: Doctors of Indian origin shrink digital divide, donate laptops to stud
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Rockville [USA], July 25 (ANI): As schools and colleges have switched to remote learning in response to the coronavirus crisis, several students and families in marginalised communities are in need of laptop computers. Bridging this digital divide for more than two dozen students is a group
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