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France bars US ambassador from meeting government officials amid diplomati
Updated : 2 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The summons came after wide-ranging criticism from the US administration over the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in the French city of Lyon earlier this month. Deranque, a well-known far-right activist, died from head injuries sustained in a confrontation with alleged left-wing oppo
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Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan's sisters criticise Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership
Updated : 2 weeks, 3 days ago IST
The sisters of former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, on Wednesday strongly criticised the party's leadership for what they described as "complete silence" and lack of action regarding Khan's ongoing legal cases.
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War-of-words ahead of Himachal budget session; Pathania urges cooperation,
Updated : 3 weeks, 4 days ago IST
An all-party meeting was convened before the session began, chaired by Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania. The meeting was attended by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan, Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Singh Pathania, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, and BJP Legislature
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"This is not sport, it's business': Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on
Updated : 3 weeks, 5 days ago IST
Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Anand Dubey on Sunday criticised the scheduling of the India-Pakistan match in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning the rationale behind sporting ties amid political tensions.
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Former Andhra Minister Jogi Ramesh's house set on fire in Ibrahimpatnam
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Former Andhra Pradesh Minister and YSR Congress Party leader Jogi Ramesh's house was vandalised and set on fire in Ibrahimpatnam, Vijayawada, as political tensions rise in the state.
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Protests erupt in Chandigarh over arrest of councillor's kin; Mayor slams
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The protests followed the arrest of the sister of Councillor Suman Devi by the Punjab Police on Sunday morning. Suman Devi, along with Councillor Poonam Devi, had joined the BJP in December, weeks before the crucial mayoral election in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation.
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"Incident can only lead to further escalation of military-political tensio
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday on the seizure of oil tanker Marinera and gave a call to the United States to return to the established norms and principles of international maritime law and immediately cease its unlawful actions against the Marinera and other
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Bangladesh's minority communities alarmed as communal violence intensifies
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Communal violence has surged in Bangladesh ahead of parliamentary elections, with dozens of incidents reported in December and early January, including killings, assaults and attacks on minorities. A minority rights body expressed concern, saying fear among communities could affect free a
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PTI leaders and Imran Khan's sisters denied meeting with him again, protes
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
PTI leaders and Imran Khan's sisters were again denied a meeting with him at Adiala Jail despite a court order, prompting a sit-in near the prison as party leaders accused authorities of violations and continued to press for access.
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Pak: KP CM writes to Maryam Nawaz over 'discourtesy and hostility' during
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has written to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, alleging discourtesy, excessive security measures and a coordinated smear campaign during his Lahore visit, warning that such actions undermine federal harmony and national unity.
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Pakistan: KP CM Sohail Afridi denied entry to Lahore's Liberty Chowk amid
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi was stopped from entering Lahore's Liberty Chowk as PTI planned a rally. Party leaders alleged roadblocks, arrests and restrictions, while traders shut shops citing security concerns. The Punjab government warned against unrest as political tensions escalated.
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"India acted in right humanitarian spirit on Sheikh Hasina": Shashi Tharoo
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The remarks come as relations between India and Bangladesh have encountered another strain following the killing of youth leader Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka, which triggered a wave of anti-India protests amid heightened political tensions.
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