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Protecting secular, democratic fabric as important as defending borders: P
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], June 26 (ANI): In a statement on the 45th anniversary of the imposition of the Emergency, former Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal had said that "safeguarding the secular and democratic fabric of the country is as important as defending its borders."
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US Senate passes bill to sanction China over Hong Kong security law
Updated : 5 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 26 (ANI): The US Senate on Thursday (local time) passed a bill by unanimous consent that would impose sanctions on China for its decision to implement the controversial national security law on Hong Kong, which critics say will erode the city's democratic freedoms.
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Security law a new weapon to rip out all democratic aspirations in Hong Ko
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 20 (ANI): Turning a deaf ear to concerns raised by foreign governments, China is moving swiftly to enact the 'draconian' national security law to bring Hong Kong, a semi-autonomous city, under its direct control.
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Meghalaya Democratic Alliance is united, sure of winning RS seat: Conrad S
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], June 19 (ANI): Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party (NPP) Chief Conrad K Sangma on Friday said Meghalaya Democratic Alliance is united and it is sure of winning the lone Rajya Sabha seat from the state.
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Kerala CM's daughter ties the knot with DYFI President
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], June 15 (ANI): T Veena, daughter of Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Monday tied the knot with Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) National President Mohammed Riyas in Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram.
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Drug trafficking, terror activities on rise as Myanmar gears up for electi
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Yangon [Myanmar], June 14 (ANI): Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, Myanmar is scheduled to hold its third general election in six decades in a landmark development for the country's democratic transition. However, the country is facing a sudden rise in activities related to drug trafficking, viole
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PM Modi speaks to Laos counterpart, exchanges views on health, economic ch
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on phone on Friday with Prime Minister of Laos People's Democratic Republic (PDR) Dr. Thongloun Sisoulith wherein the two leaders exchanged views on health and economic challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic.
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Amit Shah hails Bihar as fighter for 'democratic rights' in India
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Patna (Bihar) [India], June 7 (ANI): Bihar has been the world leader in introducing and fighting for democratic rights in the country, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday.
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Joe Biden formally clinches Democratic presidential nomination
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 6 (ANI): Former vice president Joe Biden clinched the Democratic presidential nomination on Friday (local time), officially setting the stage for a contentious general election fight with President Donald Trump this November.
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Hong Kong Legislature passes contentious national anthem bill
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Hong Kong, June 4 (ANI): The Hong Kong Legislature on Thursday passed its contentious national anthem bill with 41 in favour and one against.
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Made promise to George's family that he wouldn't become another hashtag: J
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], June 3 (ANI): Extending support to George Floyd's family, presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden on Tuesday said that Floyd's death wouldn't 'just become another hashtag'.
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New Ebola outbreak detected in Congo
Updated : 5 years, 9 months ago IST
Equateur [Congo], June 2 (ANI): The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo announced today that a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease is occurring in Wangata health zone in the Equateur province.
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