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China expands nationwide detention facilities as Xi Jinping intensifies an
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
China has expanded its network of detention centers under the growing anti-corruption campaign led by Xi Jinping. These centers, part of the "liuzhi" system, can detain individuals without legal representation for up to six months. Initially targeting Communist Party members, the system now
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Chinese national sentenced to 10 years for laundering $62 million in drug
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
A federal judge in Chicago on December 20 sentenced Haiping Pan, a 44-year-old Chinese national, to 10 years in prison for his role in laundering USD 62 million in drug proceeds on behalf of Mexican drug traffickers. The sentencing follows an extensive investigation by Department Homeland Se
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"BJP doesn't want women to be empowered": AAP's Sanjay Singh on 'Mahila Sa
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
This follows the Delhi government's Women and Child Development (WCD) department issuing a clarification regarding the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana' announced by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) ahead of the 2025 assembly elections. The department stated that no such scheme has been offici
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"People of Delhi fed up with false promises of Arvind Kejriwal": BJP's Ram
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
This follows the Delhi government's Women and Child Development (WCD) department issuing a clarification regarding the 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Samman Yojana' announced by the AAP ahead of the 2025 assembly elections. The department stated that no such scheme has been officially notified.
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Delhi HC grants protection to mother, sister of accused in religious conve
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Delhi High Court has extended protection to the mother and sister of an accused involved in a case of alleged religious conversion and abetment of suicide. This follows a recent order where the court had also granted protection to the brother who is practising lawyer at Delhi High Court.
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Sweden's funding cut to UNRWA deepens Gaza's suffering: UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has expressed disappointment over Sweden's decision to stop funding the agency in 2025, describing it as detrimental to Palestinian refugees at a time when they are already facing immense hardship. This announcement follows a resolution supportin
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Pak government preparing committee for negotiations with Pakistan Tehreek-
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Pakistan's government is in the process of forming a committee to engage in negotiations with the PTI, with members expected to be announced soon. The move follows PTI's demands for the release of political prisoners and the formation of a judicial commission. While PTI has expressed readine
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Canada: Justin Trudeau expected to reshuffle cabinet today amid growing ca
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Notably, the move follows the resignation of Chrystia Freeland, the former deputy prime minister and finance minister. Earlier on December 16, hours before the statement on Canada's economy, Freeland announced her resignation from the Cabinet.
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"Follow all developments which have bearing on our security, interest very
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Jaiswal said on Friday India follows all developments which have a bearing on its security and interest very closely. He said that India takes these things very seriously and takes action as appropriate.
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NielsenIQ Appoints Joe Ellis as Managing Director for India
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 19: NielsenIQ (NIQ) has announced the appointment of Joe Ellis as the new Managing Director for its India business. This announcement follows a year after NIQ and GfK merged to form the world's largest consumer intelligence firm, with significant invest
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UK Prime Minister hosts Indian business leaders at Downing Street
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The visit follows Starmer's meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 where they committed to take forward an ambitious UK-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with collaboration opportunities on economic growth, security and defence, technology, climate, health, and educati
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Domestic gold jewellery industry to continue growth trajectory with 14-18
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The robust growth forecast follows an impressive 18 per cent expansion in FY2024, which was primarily driven by rising gold prices despite subdued volume growth. The sharp 900 basis points reduction in import duty on gold, implemented in July 2024, temporarily lowered gold prices, spurring p
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