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Iran's supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed in unrest; Trump deman
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In a televised address on Saturday, Khamenei said the unrest, which began in late December over economic hardship and wider political grievances, resulted in "several thousand" deaths. He described some of the casualties as the result of "inhuman, savage" conditions but shifted blame towa
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Denmark warns Iranian envoy against brutal crackdown of protest
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Rasmussen further said that the EU has already imposed several sanctions against Iran and Denmark would take further steps if deemed necessary.
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Special convention starts in Kathmandu amid widening intra-party rift with
Updated : 2 months ago IST
The two-day event began on Sunday afternoon with the active involvement of general secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. Acting party president and other senior party members abstained from the opening ceremony in protest.
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Karnataka: Dy CM DK Shivakumar assures support, reviews job procedure for
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar on Tuesday assured that he will look into the procedure of providing a job to the kin of Rajshekhar, who died in the Ballari violence, while visiting the grieving family of the victim.
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Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho to hold 'March for Justice' from Jan 3 to deman
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Sharif Osman Hadi, an Inqilab Moncho convenor and one of the prominent figures behind the July uprising last year, which led to the ousting of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's regime, was pronounced dead on December 18, after he was shot at close range on December 12 while travel
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"Diatribes against India can be detrimental for bilateral relations," says
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Soni, in a conversation with ANI, said that after living in London in exile for 17 years BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman might not know the pulse of the crowd after being absent for so long.
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Pakistan: PTI will not hold talks without street protests, says KP Chief M
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Afridi made the remarks after spending three days in Lahore mobilising party supporters, at a time when the PTI remains divided internally. While one group of senior leaders has been advocating dialogue, another faction continues to push for street agitation in line with the directions of
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Nepal interim PM urges major parties to ensure success of March polls
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki urged major political parties to ensure successful March elections amid unrest. She said resources and security preparations are in place, while opposition leaders stressed the need for a safer environment following deadly protests earlier this ye
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"Minorities are not safe, security situation highly dismal": Bangladesh Hi
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"It is a decade-long exploitation and oppression, and we are continuously fighting for our survival. Nobody is paying heed to our cries. The latest situation is really bad," he said.
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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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"Hope that Feb 2026 polls will happen," says Bangladesh journalist amid re
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
In a conversation with ANI, Rashid said that political assassinations are not new in Bangladesh, but the killing of student leader, Osman Hadi sent shockwaves across the nation.
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"Inqilab Moncho very angry with Yunus regime, situation is boiling": Ex In
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After Osman Hadi was shot at, Bangladesh alleged that the shooter escaped to India. After India said it was not the case, Inqilab Manch threatened to withdraw their support from Yunus regime, bringing the situation in the country to a boil, she said.
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