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'Totally constitutional', China justifies altering Hong Kong's electoral r
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Beijing [China], March 8 (ANI): Despite worldwide condemnation of China for altering Hong Kong's electoral reforms, Beijing has justified its moves as "totally constitutional, lawful and justified".
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China slams EU for remarks on Hong Kong electoral reforms
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Brussels [Belgium], March 6 (ANI): In a development reflecting growing tensions between China and the European Union, Beijing has slammed the 27-country bloc for its comments on the controversial Hong Kong electoral reforms.
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EU warns Beijing to tread carefully on Hong Kong electoral reform
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Brussels [Belgium], March 6 (ANI): As China prepares to alter Hong Kong's electoral system, the European Union has warned Beijing to "carefully consider the political and economic implications" of any decision to reform the electoral system of Hong Kong saying that the bloc is "ready to take
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China moves to overhaul Hong Kong's electoral system: Report
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Beijing [China], March 4 (ANI): Less than a year after imposing the draconian national Security Law, China on Thursday launched a legislative process for drastic electoral system reform in Hong Kong, which could benefit the pro-establishment camp and further smother the political opposition
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India attracts $67.54 billion FDI in 9M FY21
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New Delhi [India], March 4 (ANI): India attracted foreign direct investments (FDIs) totalling 67.54 billion dollars from April to December last year, marking the highest ever amount for first ninth months of a financial year, the government said on Thursday.
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Focus on education after health reforms, says PM Modi
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New Delhi [India], March 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday stressed on the need to reform the education sector by including skill development, research and innovation for a 'self-reliant India'.
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MEA Secy Rahul Chhabra speaks on prevention of violent extremism, climate
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New Delhi [India], March 1 (ANI): Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (Economic Relations) Rahul Chhabra on Monday spoke to the delegates of St Stephen's Model United Nations (SMUN) to discuss various issues including the prevention of violent extremism, electoral reforms and mitiga
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Islamic nations don't have triple talaq but it existed in India: Nadda
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 1 (ANI): Highlighting the reforms brought by the Centre government, BJP national president, Jagat Prakash Nadda spoke about the abolishment of triple talaq and said Islamic nations like Iran, Iraq and Syria do not have triple talaq but it used to ex
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US House Democrats reintroduce police reform bill named in honor of George
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Washington [US], February 25 (ANI): US House Democrats on Wednesday (local time) reintroduced policing legislation named in honour of George Floyd, whose death in police custody last year sparked nationwide calls to address police misconduct and racial injustice, CNN reported.
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Human rights agenda continues to face severe challenges, most of all from
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New Delhi [India], February 23 (ANI): Noting that terrorism continues to be one of the gravest threats to humankind and India is at the forefront of the fight against it, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that there is a need for clear realisation in bodies dealing wi
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PM Modi backs agriculture reforms, says Rs 65,000 crore spent on import of
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New Delhi [India], Feb 20 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called upon states to formulate a strategy for agro-climatic regional planning, saying that agriculture has vast potential and the country imports edible oil of about Rs 65,000 crore which can be stopped.
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Governor Abbott announces reforms to prevent future power crises in Texas
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Texas [US], February 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Texas Governor Greg Abbott told reporters that he requested the state legislature to investigate the energy collapse amid the snow storm and approve reforms to preclude such development from occurring again.
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