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French parliamentarians call out China's narrative in disputed Indo-Pacifi
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Led by lawmaker Marie-Noelle Battistel, the Taiwan Friendship Group released a statement challenging the report's most contentious claim: that "the United Nations has recognised Taiwan as a province of China."
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Netanyahu grounded as Orthodox Draft dispute boils over
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's departure for Washington was delayed Sunday as tensions escalated with his Haredi Orthodox coalition partners over the contentious military draft law.
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Netanyahu, IDF chief clash over Gaza evacuation and siege plan
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu clashed with IDF Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir during a cabinet meeting over a contentious plan to evacuate civilians in Gaza and lay siege to its northern region, The Times of Israel reported.
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Daren Sammy raises concerns over TV umpiring after controversial decisions
Updated : 1 year ago IST
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has voiced his concerns over the performance of TV umpire Adrian Holdstock during the first Test against Australia in Barbados, following a series of contentious review decisions on Day 2, as per ESPNcricinfo.
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USA Travel Ban Bars 12 Nations From Visiting: India Off The Hook
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 23: In a dramatic and contentious step that has reignited controversies over immigration, border security, and global mobility,The U.S. government has unveiled a sweeping new 2025 travel ban that dramatically alters the world of mobility. The new American travel ban b
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Kerala: Kannur University withdraws controversial monitoring committee ord
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The Vice-Chancellor (V-C) of Kannur University has withdrawn a contentious order forming a special committee to monitor university programmes for alleged anti-national content following strong opposition from syndicate members and a protest by the Students Federation of India (SFI).
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Punjab Assembly holds special session to oppose water release to Haryana
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Punjab Legislative Assembly convened a special session on Monday to address the contentious issue of water sharing with Haryana, following the Bhakra Beas Management Board's (BBMB) decision to release an additional 8,500 cusecs of water to the neighbouring state.
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Pakistan: Lawyers' boycott over canals project paralyses judicial proceedi
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Judicial activities across the subordinate courts in Sindh came to a standstill, as lawyers staged a province-wide boycott in protest against the contentious canals project, as reported by the Dawn.
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"Hope Supreme Court will do justice": Maulana Yasoob Abbas on Waqf Amendme
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court is likely to pass an interim order on Thursday concerning the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following petitions filed by multiple parties, both supporting and opposing the contentious legislation.
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SC might consider interim stay on parts of Waqf Act; hearing today
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The Supreme Court is likely to pass an interim order on Thursday concerning the recently enacted Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, following petitions filed by multiple parties, both supporting and opposing the contentious legislation.
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Mamata Banerjee announces Rs 10 lakh compensation for kin of people killed
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Unrest broke out in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11. The law has been a contentious issue in the region. The protests turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to several others, with widespread property damage.
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"Why were you so hurried about Waqf Amendment? Didn't you know situation i
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Unrest broke out in Murshidabad during protests against the Waqf (Amendment) Act on April 11. The law has been a contentious issue in the region. The protests turned violent, resulting in the deaths of three people and injuries to several others, with widespread property damage.
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