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Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury urges Ashwini Vaishnaw to provide toilet facilities
Updated : 8 months ago IST
In his letter, Chowdhury highlighted the hardships faced by passengers, especially from backward districts like Murshidabad, calling the lack of toilet facilities on these trains an "egregious act of inhumanity" by the railway authorities.
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Afghan migrants report surge in forced deportations from Pakistan
Updated : 8 months ago IST
Afghan migrants in Pakistan say deportations have intensified since the government's August 31 deadline, with many facing hardships due to halted visa renewals. Rights activists have urged Pakistan to pause the removals until Afghanistan's situation improves, Tolo News reported.
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Kuki-Zo Council agrees to open National Highway-2 in Manipur for free move
Updated : 8 months ago IST
The move follows a series of meetings in New Delhi over the past few days between officials of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and a delegation of the Kuki-Zo Council. The discussions were aimed at addressing the prolonged blockade that had disrupted the movement of goods and vehicles,
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Balochistan: Authorities impose transport ban, internet blackout, and seal
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
These measures have resulted in a curfew-like situation throughout Balochistan, leading to considerable hardships for its inhabitants. The transport department has announced a statewide ban on public transportation from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m., warning that companies violating this directive will h
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Telangana's V Naveen Kumar proves Kho Kho can shape champions on and off t
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Rising from a modest background, his parents worked as beedi workers. Kumar overcame hardships to secure a government job, represent India internationally, and recently earned a Doctorate in Physical Education from Osmania University, Hyderabad.
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Iran's infrastructure crisis deepens; power outages. water shortages disru
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Millions in Iran face daily hardships due to water shortages, power outages, and extreme heat. Aging infrastructure, fuel problems, and drought have caused frequent blackouts and water cuts, disrupting homes and businesses. Many Iranians are adapting their lives to cope with these ongoing cr
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Pakistan: Protests erupt in Bajaur as unannounced military operation claim
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents in Bajaur's Lowi Mamund tehsil protested a sudden military operation and curfew, saying it caused civilian deaths and hardships. They demanded an end to the operation, arguing that force has only worsened peace and stability in the region, according to a Dawn report.
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India sends 10-tonne humanitarian aid to crisis-hit Somalia
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 tonnes of humanitarian assistance to the people of Somalia in a significant gesture of international solidarity towards the African nation, which had been grappling with an escalating crisis amid internal conflict, climate shocks and economic hards
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Baloch families protest in Islamabad for 8th day, demand recovery of missi
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Despite continuous rain and deteriorating weather conditions, the protesters, who include women, children, and the elderly, persist in their nonviolent demonstration. However, authorities have not yet allowed them to establish a proper protest camp in front of the National Press Club, leavin
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Hunger and helplessness in Karachi: Pakistan's gas crisis exposes governme
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Karachi is facing a severe energy crisis with gas shortages and price hikes leaving families hungry and struggling. Frequent load shedding during key hours and a recent tax increase have worsened hardships, forcing residents to demand urgent government action for basic services like gas, ele
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"Not easy, they come from a lot of struggles": Zoya Akhtar, Ayesha Sood ex
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Be it a school educator from Tripura or a classical musician from Bengaluru, the four-part documentary series 'In Transit' gives a sneak peek into the lives of nine individuals who live beyond the gender binary and are ready to go through hardships to fulfill their dreams. Each character
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Over 1 million Afghans return from Pakistan amid deportation drive: UNHCR
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over 1 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan to Afghanistan since October 2023, facing hardships like poor shelter, jobs, and services. UNHCR and WFP are helping returnees, while many report mistreatment by Pakistani police. Pakistan plans to deport 3 million Afghan migrants this year.
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