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Jitendra Awhad faces backlash from BJP over remark calling Sanatan Dharma
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Nationalist Congress Party(NCP) (SP) leader Jitendra Awhad has drawn strong criticism from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and other leaders after his statement saying that Sanatan Dharma has "ruined India" and later calling it a "perverted" ideology. Reacting sharply to his remarks, BJP M
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Trump defends firing Labour Stats Chief over "weak jobs report," faces bac
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
US President Donald Trump defended firing BLS head Erika McEntarfer after a weak jobs report, accusing her of past data manipulation. The move sparked strong criticism from Democrats and economists, who warned it could undermine trust in official labor statistics, according to The Hill.
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Afghanistan faces soaring hunger crisis as WFP seeks urgent aid
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Hunger is worsening in Afghanistan, with WFP warning it needs $539 million to help millions facing food insecurity. Women and children are most affected, with 3.5 million kids malnourished. Ten million people now rely on aid, making urgent international support critical, Khaama Press reporte
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa faces crisis as military action fuels civilian unrest
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The situation in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province continues to spiral, as reports of intensified military operations, widespread displacement, and growing public unrest emerge from areas such as Bajaur, Waziristan, and Tirah.
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Former Mali PM charged over social media post supporting political prisone
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Former Mali PM Moussa Mara has been jailed for a social media post supporting political prisoners. He faces charges of undermining state authority and spreading false information. His trial is set for September 29, amid growing repression under Mali's military rulers following recent pro-dem
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Pakistan renews deportation drive, forces thousands of Afghans to border
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Pakistan has restarted its Afghan deportation drive, ordering thousands to leave the southwest, Dawn reported. Around 5,000 Afghans gathered at the Chaman border on Friday. Over one million have left since 2023 as Pakistan faces security and economic challenges and accuses Afghans of involve
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India's garments sector faces tariff challenge, country needs bold reforms
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
With the US administration under President Donald Trump imposing 25 per cent tariffs on Indian goods plus an unspecified 'penalty', India's textile and garment sector is likely to face stiff competition from Bangladesh and Vietnam, who have been hit with comparatively lower tariffs, Ajay Sr
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Experts call for urgent policy on trained caregivers, mental health suppor
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Experts at the National Conference on Ageing in India on Friday called for urgent measures to professionalise the caregiver workforce and strengthen mental health services for the elderly, stressing that India faces a severe gap in both formal and family-based care.
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Balochistan grapples with deadly mine accidents and surge in poppy cultiva
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Balochistan faces deadly coal mine accidents and rising poppy cultivation, raising concerns among residents and lawmakers. Officials warn that the spread of poppy farming threatens youth and society, calling for urgent action to prevent a worsening drug crisis.
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Canal under siege: China's decades-long port control in Panama faces sudde
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Panama's comptroller has sued to revoke a Chinese firm's control over key Panama Canal ports, citing national interest and irregularities. The move challenges China's strategic presence in global trade routes and raises sovereignty concerns, according to Nikkei Asia.
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India's microfinance sector faces tough road to recovery, profitability li
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The path to revival of India's microfinance institutions (MFIs) is likely to be tough, with profits expected to return to normal only by the end of this financial year, according to a report by Crisil Ratings.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' faces backlash for filming in Western Sa
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Oscar-winning director Christopher Nolan is facing criticism for filming parts of his upcoming film "The Odyssey" in the Western Sahara, 70% of which is occupied by Morocco
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