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Maharashtra: CPI(M) marches in Palghar, warns escalation to Mumbai over MG
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The protestors restarted their march today from Manor in Palghar. They plan to hold an indefinite sit-in protest at the Palghar Collectorate to demand forest and land rights, the restoration of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), and the repeal of the new
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Pentagon mobilises olmost 1,500 soldiers for deployment in Minnesota
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The soldiers are assigned to two infantry battalions with the Army's 11th Airborne Division, which is based in Alaska and specializes in cold-weather operations.
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Iran dismisses US claim of planned attacks on American bases, warns of "fi
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Iran rejected US claims that it was planning attacks on American bases, saying Washington is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Iran said it will strengthen its defence capabilities and warned it would respond "firmly and decisively" to any aggression.
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WEF Chief Børge Brende warns debt, geopolitics as key threats to global gr
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Brende was speaking ahead of the WEF's annual meeting in Davos, and said, "Despite geopolitical fragmentation, the global economy has shown resilience. Investment continues, and technology, particularly AI and clean energy, is reshaping growth prospects." He said this moment calls for dialog
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West Bengal: BJP's Kopat demands President's rule amid Murshidabad protest
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Violence continued on Saturday, with protesters from the Beldanga Block Road blocking roads and demanding justice for the deceased labourer. Security forces were deployed in the area to restore normalcy and prevent further escalation.
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Kyiv, EU allies seek firmer Ukraine commitments from Trump at Davos amid o
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
On 24 February 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine, starting the largest and deadliest war in Europe since World War II. It is a major escalation of the war between the two countries that began when Russia attacked Ukraine in 2014. The United States of America has had to intervene with several cou
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Escalation in US-Iran tensions adds to India's inflation risk as commodity
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
Escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran could add to upside risks to inflation in India, as it may push global commodity prices upwards, highlighted a report by Bank of Baroda.
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Iran writes to United Nations Security Council after Trump asks people to
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
In the letter, Iran's Permanent Representative, Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani, expressed what he described as grave concern over recent remarks by the President of the United States directed at protests inside Iran. Tehran claims the comments encouraged unrest and suggested external support
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Security stepped up near Delhi's Faiz-e-Elahi Mosque in Turkman Gate area
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Security has been stepped up in the Turkman Gate area of the national capital after a demolition drive carried out by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi near the Faiz-e-Elahi Masjid earlier this week triggered unrest and stone pelting. Heavy police deployment continued on Friday as author
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"Incident can only lead to further escalation of military-political tensio
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday on the seizure of oil tanker Marinera and gave a call to the United States to return to the established norms and principles of international maritime law and immediately cease its unlawful actions against the Marinera and other
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Iran condemns "meddlesome and deceptive" US remarks on its internal develo
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemned US remarks and warned against intervention, accusing Washington of hostility and sanctions-driven pressure. Tensions escalated after Donald Trump threatened action during protests, prompting Iranian leaders to warn that US forces could be targeted and any
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"PM Modi is not happy with me": Trump over high tariffs imposed on India f
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) reiterated his good relationship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi; however, he underscored PM Modi's unhappiness over the high tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil.
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