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Army renovates cafe, installs national flag at Kaman Post, Uri
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Baramulla (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 18 (ANI): The Indian Army has renovated a cafeteria and also installed a 60 feet long national flag pole at Kaman Post.
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After facing criticism, Hong Kong govt says freezing of Jimmy Lai's assets
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Hong Kong, April 17 (ANI): The freezing of HKD 500 million of Jimmy Lai's assets has nothing to do with press freedom, claimed Hong Kong administration after the city journalists association chided the latest action against the jailed media tycoon.
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Chinese authorities restrict religious practices of Tibetans in Lhasa duri
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Lhasa [Tibet], May 15 (ANI): Tibetans in Lhasa have been instructed to restrict certain religious practices during the holy month called 'Saga Dawa', in what appears to be yet another move by Chinese authorities to curb the religious freedom of the Buddhist population.
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US rights body reiterates calls on Chinese govt for release of Buddhism's
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 15 (ANI): US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) on Friday (local time) reiterated the call on the Chinese government to reveal the whereabouts of Tibetan Buddhism's 11th Panchen Lama, who was taken into captivity by Chinese authorities when he was
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Terrorists continued to target religious groups in Afghanistan in 2020: Re
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], May 13 (ANI): The 2020 International Religious Freedom Report released by the United States on Wednesday revealed that terrorist groups in Afghanistan continued to target specific religious and ethnoreligious groups.
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US report says Pak's blasphemy laws, attacks on minorities hampering relig
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): The 2020 report International Religious Freedom released by the United States on Wednesday (local time) has highlighted a downward spiral of religious expression in Pakistan, most notably in the form of blasphemy laws, punishment for which ranges up to the deat
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China continued to restrict activities, personal freedom of religious adhe
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): The Chinese government in 2020 continued to assert control over religion and restrict the activities and personal freedom of religious adherents that it perceived as threatening state or Chinese Communist Party (CCP) interests, according to the US 2020 report o
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US releases 2020 International Religious Freedom Report
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 13 (ANI): The United States on Wednesday (local time) released the 2020 International Religious Freedom Report, which offers a comprehensive review of the state of religious freedom in nearly 200 countries and territories around the world.
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Betty White shares how she is keeping herself busy during quarantine
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 11 (ANI): After spending more than a year in coronavirus pandemic, American legendary actor Betty White says she is doing fine at home and looking forward to summer when she can safely enjoy the outdoors and regain her freedom.
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Journalism in PoK: A saga of intimidation, oppression and censorship
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Gilgit [PoK]/Bern [Switzerland], May 11 (ANI): Journalists and political activists from Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan have blamed Islamabad for subjugating their voice and harassment by using draconian anti-terrorism laws.
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Life of INA veteran Lalti Ram shall inspire every Indian, says President K
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on Sunday has expressed grief over the demise of Indian National Army (INA) veteran Lalti Ram, and said his passing away marked the end of a "great life-story devoted to the cause of India's freedom".
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Greats like him left indelible mark on India's history: PM Modi condoles d
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the demise of Indian National Army (INA) veteran Lalti Ram and said his courage and contribution to India's freedom struggle will never be forgotten.
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