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Police conduct mass arrests in Bannu amid controversial crackdown
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The crackdown unfolded as the provincial apex committee prepared to convene on Thursday, ostensibly to address demands presented by a 40-member jirga. This development coincided with ongoing protests in Bannu, where demonstrators have been advocating for restored peace and decisive action ag
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Bangladesh Supreme Court slashes controversial job quota after deadly prot
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The unrest was sparked by students who have long demanded an overhaul of the quota system, which originally reserved 30 per cent of government jobs for descendants of veterans who fought in Bangladesh's war of independence in 1971.
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Pune court grants Puja Khedkar's father interim protection from arrest til
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
A Pune Session Court granted interim protection from arrest till July 25 to Dilip Khedkar, father of controversial probationary IAS officer Puja Khedkar, in a case where he is accused of threatening a local farmer over a land dispute.
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Maharashtra: Luxury car used by controversial trainee IAS Officer Pooja Kh
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The private luxury car used by controversial trainee IAS Officer Pooja Khedkar has been brought to Chaturshrangi Police station in Pune for examination and document verification.
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Pakistan's aviation body under fire for controversial appointments
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The alarm was raised amidst ongoing recovery efforts following the 2020 fake licences scandal, a debacle that led to European authorities imposing a ban on Pakistani airlines.
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Kenya's economic crisis exposes debt burden amidst increasing Chinese infl
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Kenya, known as East Africa's one of the more economically developed and politically stable countries, experienced protests where demonstrators expressed their anger against President William Ruto, demanding his resignation due to the introduction of the Finance Bill 2024, which included tax
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"Indira Gandhi put many of us behind bars, but she never abused us", RJD c
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
On June 25, 1975, Indira Gandhi, the then Prime Minister, imposed a 21-month state of emergency. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, which is considered one of the most controversial periods in India's political history.
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SP MP RK Chaudhary's controversial remark on Sengol sparks political debat
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Samajwadi Party (SP) Member of Parliament (MP) RK Chaudhary's recent comments on the Sengol have ignited a political controversy. Chaudhary questioned the presence of Sengol in Parliament, calling it a symbol of monarchy.
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Kenyan President withdraws 'controversial' finance bill after deadly prote
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Kenya, a nation often praised for its stability, has been witnessing escalating protests over the bill, which the government introduced to rein in public debt, CNN reported.
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China behind Pakistan's new controversial anti-terror initiative Operation
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
According to a recent editorial in Dawn, the move underscores Pakistan's recognition of the importance of addressing China's security concerns, especially at a time when attracting foreign investment is critical for the country's economic development.
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Ex-US President Barack Obama's sister teargassed live on air in Kenya
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Protesting against the controversial finance bill of Kenya, Auma Obama, the half-sister of former US President Barack Obama was teargassed live on air on Tuesday, according to CNN.
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Students' textbooks should include chapter on how Emergency was imposed :
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The Emergency, which is considered to be one of the most controversial periods of independent India's history, was imposed by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from June 25, 1975, to 1977.
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