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Amid state intimidation, Baloch families continue sit-in protest demanding
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Families of detained and forcibly disappeared Baloch leaders continued with their sit-in protest in Islamabad despite facing harsh weather conditions and state intimidation, leading the Baloch human rights group, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), reported on Saturday.
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"Probe completed within period of 1 year, 3 months": SIT on Prajwal Revann
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Calling the case "unique," the SIT stated that the victim in this case has set a powerful example to all women by standing firm against her perpetrators despite all the adversities.
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"Rahul Gandhi won two elections... despite this, they believe that EC is d
Updated : 1 year ago IST
This reaction comes after Rahul Gandhi on Friday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing the poll body of being complicit in "vote theft" to benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Afghanistan harbours major terror groups despite Taliban's Doha pledge, wa
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Afghanistan remains a hub for terror groups like ISIS-K, TTP, and Al-Qaeda despite the Doha Agreement, says SIGAR. The Taliban's support for militants and harsh policies have worsened insecurity, stalled diplomacy, and deepened the humanitarian crisis, leaving the country and region at risk,
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US tariff concerning but strength of Indian economy will help prevail over
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The recent imposition of a 25 percent tariff on Indian rice exports to the United States, along with an additional penalty still pending review, has stirred unease among stakeholders in the agricultural export sector. Despite the challenge, industry leaders suggest that India's inherent s
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El Salvador lawmakers greenlight indefinite reelection, extend presidentia
Updated : 1 year ago IST
El Salvador's ruling party approved constitutional changes allowing indefinite presidential reelection and extending terms to six years. Critics warned it weakens democracy, while supporters claimed it empowers voters. The move could let President Bukele seek a longer term earlier, despite p
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Israel launches heavy airstrikes across Lebanon amid ceasefire strain
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Israel launched major air strikes across Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah missile sites, in violation of a ceasefire. Lebanon's president urged Hezbollah to disarm and proposed a peace plan, while Hezbollah rejected surrender. Tensions remain high as both sides trade blame and continue military
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RBI to hold policy rates unchanged in August MPC meeting despite 25 % US t
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Amid the new 25 per cent tariff from the US, economists believe the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to keep the key interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent in its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting scheduled from August 5 to 7.
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Despite global uncertainty, new investor additions surge, 12.7 lakh joined
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The number of investors in the Indian stock market continues to rise, with the National Stock Exchange (NSE) adding 12.7 lakh new investors in June 2025, the highest monthly addition in the past five months.
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All major dams in Himachal Pradesh within safe operational limits, confirm
Updated : 1 year ago IST
The report, compiled from the Satluj, Ravi, Beas, and Yamuna basins, notes that water inflows remain under control, and spillway discharges and machine flows are being regulated based on safety protocols. Key reservoirs such as Bhakra, Pong, Nathpa Jhakri, Kol Dam, and Chamera-I are maintain
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RailYatri's H1 2025 report shows train punctuality holding steady despite
Updated : 1 year ago IST
After a year of steady improvement, the first half of 2025 has shown a slight reversal in train punctuality trends. According to a recently published performance report by RailYatri, an India rail travel platform, average delays faced by passengers across the country rose from 35.75 minutes
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If PM doesn't come despite being present in Parliament, it is insult to Ho
Updated : 1 year ago IST
Leader of Opposition Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge demanded that Prime Minister Narendra Modi come to the Rajya Sabha and give a reply on Operation Sindoor after the heated debate in Lok Sabha.
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