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Taliban flogging of 20 people brings back hardline practices of old regime
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The lashings allegedly took place at the sports stadium in Lashkar Gah, the provincial capital of southern Helmand on Wednesday, Khaama Press quoted Mohammad Qasim Riyaz, a spokesperson for the governor's office as saying.
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FIH Women's Nations Cup: Unbeaten India to take on Ireland in semifinal
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The Savita-led team began their campaign with a dominant 3-1 win over Chile, before defeating Japan 2-1 and South Africa 2-0 in their third Pool B match to top the group with 9 points and secure their place in the semifinal, according to a press release from Hockey India.
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Nepal, India set to conduct 16th edition of Surya Kiran joint military tra
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
Nepal and India are all set to conduct the 16th edition of Surya Kiran from Friday, the joint military training exercise between the two South Asian nations.
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"Mahatma Gandhi's bust at UN HQ is an honour and opportune gift for us": U
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
UN Resident Coordinator in India Shombi Sharp said that Mahatma Gandhi's bust at the UN headquarters is an 'opportune gift' for United Nations.
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China's foreign coastal infrastructure projects come at heavy environmenta
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
A recent academic study published in the journal One Earth reveals that there are environmental downsides to China's coastal infrastructure and projects. Africa is the worst affected by these projects. The marine habitats in Caribbean Island nations also face high risk.
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Iran ousted from UN Women's Commission in 29-8 vote; India abstains
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In a vote of 29-8, some 16 countries, including India abstained from the vote. The eight nations who voted against were Bolivia, China, Kazakhstan, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Russia and Zimbabwe.
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Indian women's hockey team continue winning momentum, beat South Africa 2-
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
With three straight wins, India is placed on top of pool B with nine points and will play the semifinal against Ireland. In pool A, hosts Spain lead the points table after two wins and a draw. India's goals came from Deep Grace Ekka (14') and Gurjit Kaur (59').
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UK, France and UAE support India's bid for permanent membership at UNSC
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
The UK, France and UAE on Wednesday (local time) extended support for India's permanent membership at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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FIH Nations Cup: India continue winning ways, down South Africa 2-0
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
With three straight wins, India are placed on top of pool B with nine points and will play the semifinal against Ireland.
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Jaishankar stresses need for reforms in United Nations, says debate on iss
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the need for reforms in the United Nations while presiding over high-level ministerial signature events of India's ongoing presidency of the UN Security Council.
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Jaishankar unveils bust of Mahatma Gandhi at UN HQ in New York
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
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International Tea Day: Have a headache? Try these soothing herbal teas to
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
In tea-producing countries such as India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Malawi, Malaysia, Uganda, and Tanzania, December 15 is celebrated as International Tea Day. Since 2005, several nations have commemorated the special day. International Tea Day aims to raise
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