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US warns Rwanda over "clear violation" of Congo peace deal
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The US accused Rwanda of violating a peace deal after M23 rebels seized Uvira in eastern Congo. Despite a fragile calm, hundreds of civilians were killed and thousands displaced, raising fears the renewed fighting could derail US-brokered peace efforts.
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Nobel Committee condemns arrest of former Peace Prize laureate Narges Moha
Updated : 3 months ago IST
"The Norwegian Nobel Committee is deeply concerned by today's brutal arrest of Narges Mohammadi alongside a number of other activists. Ms. Mohammadi - the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate - is a staunch defender of human rights, freedom of expression and democratic participation in Iran," the
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"Almost every decision of Trump has been challenged": Foreign affairs expe
Updated : 3 months ago IST
S President Donald Trump's decisions are facing challenges in the US Supreme Court, with 20 states opposing the H-1B visa fee hike. Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev noted that Trump's policies are being contested, with Democratic states leading the charge.
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Decisive verdict given to UDF: Congress on Kerala local body poll results
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to the people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body polls in the state and lashed out at the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic Front.
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My gratitude to people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates:
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed gratitude to the people across Kerala who voted for BJP and NDA candidates in the local body polls in the state and lashed out at the United Democratic Front and Left Democratic Front
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Kerala: UDF workers celebrate as alliance makes major gains in local body
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Visuals from outside the Maharaja's College in Kochi showed an upbeat atmosphere on Saturday as counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections continued. Party workers were seen raising slogans of "UDF Zindabad," waving party flags, and dancing to drumbeats, reflecting confidence w
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Family recalls sacrifice of security personnel during 2001 Parliament atta
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The family of a security personnel who lost his life during the 2001 Parliament attack on Friday recalled his sacrifice and said they were proud that he laid down his life while protecting the country's democratic institution and recalled the painful moment when they learnt via a phone ca
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Shashi Tharoor hails UDF's 'Amazing results' in Kerala local body polls
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday welcomed the outcome of the Kerala local body elections, calling the results a clear mandate and a celebration of the state's democratic spirit. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Tharoor congratulated the United Democratic Front (UDF) for what he d
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Kerala: UDF's Dhanya wins Kottayam municipality ward 28
Updated : 3 months ago IST
United Democratic Front (UDF) candidate Dhanya has won from Kottayam Municipality Ward 28 in the ongoing Kerala local body elections, marking an early boost from the Congress-led alliance as counting continues across the state.
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Early trends show close contest between LDF and UDF in Kerala local body p
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Counting of votes for the Kerala local body elections 2025 is underway across the state, with early trends indicating a close contest between the CPI(M) led Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the Congress led United Democratic Front (UDF). Vote counting began at 8 AM on Saturday at 244 count
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BJP set to elect new UP President; senior leaders to file nominations on S
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya said the meeting, chaired by BJP National General Secretary (Organisation) B.L. Santhosh, was crucial in steering the party's internal democratic procedure. "For the election of the State BJP president, the party's National General Secretary (Org
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Dems Oversight Committee releases 19 of Epstein's estate photos showing Tr
Updated : 3 months ago IST
The Democratic members of the US House Oversight Committee on Friday (local time) released 19 previously unseen photographs from the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's estate, depicting prominent individuals including current US President Donald Trump, former US President Bill
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