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India's recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now UK marks policy
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India's recent trade deals with UAE, Switzerland, and now with United Kingdom marks a significant shift in its approach to free trade agreements (FTAs) as India is gradually opening up sensitive areas that were earlier off-limits, according to a report by Global Trade Research Initiative (GT
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Taiwan records hike in Chinese military activity around its territory
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported on Friday, 26 sorties of PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around its territory.
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Zelensky backtracks after protests, moves to restore anti-graft agency ind
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Ukrainian President Zelensky introduced a new bill to restore anti-corruption agency independence after backlash over a previous law. The move follows protests and Western criticism, with critics accusing him of authoritarianism and threatening Ukraine's EU bid, RT reported.
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"Our uranium enrichment will continue": Iranian FM ahead of nuclear talks
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Iran reaffirmed its right to enrich uranium ahead of a key meeting with European powers threatening new sanctions. The move follows recent Israel-US strikes and global criticism. Iran says talks with the US depend on trust-building, while denying any nuclear weapons intent, Al Jazeera report
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Afghan refugees in Pakistan face deportation fears as visa services halted
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Afghan refugees in Pakistan face rising fear of deportation and police harassment after visa extensions and PoR card renewals were suspended, Tolo News reported. Activists warn this could trigger a new humanitarian crisis as deportations continue and aid for returnees declines.
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Brazil's top court declines to arrest Bolsonaro
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Brazil's Supreme Court has decided not to arrest former President Jair Bolsonaro for now, after warning he may have violated a social media ban. Justice Alexandre de Moraes called the incident "isolated" but warned future violations would lead to arrest, Al Jazeera reported.
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"Protests in Ukraine are internal affair," says Kremlin, claims widespread
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has said that protests in Ukraine over President Volodymyr Zelensky's move to bring two anti-corruption agencies under executive control are an internal affair, while also pointing to widespread corruption in the country, RT reported.
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"Hamas shows lack of desire to reach a ceasefire": US Special Envoy Steve
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The US has recalled its Gaza ceasefire negotiating team from Doha, citing Hamas' lack of cooperation, CNN reported. Diplomatic efforts now appear uncertain, while the humanitarian crisis worsens amid restricted aid and rising starvation. The US continues to back the Gaza Humanitarian Foundat
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UNAMA flags human rights violations in forced Afghan returns: Report
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Over two million Afghans have been forcibly returned from Pakistan and Iran since 2023, according to UNAMA. The UN warns of rights violations, especially against women and girls. Afghan authorities deny the claims, while experts say the deportations breach international human rights commitme
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Imran Khan urges PTI unity ahead of August 5 protest, warns against infigh
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Jailed PTI founder Imran Khan urged party unity ahead of an August 5 protest marking his incarceration anniversary. Criticising weak momentum and internal rifts, he warned of expulsions. He also condemned judicial bias and poor prison conditions. His sons raised health concerns in meetings w
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Gujarat CM orders strict action against anti-social elements after grievan
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the release, these instructions came during the State-Level "SWAGAT" Online Public Grievance Redressal Program for July 2025, following a heartfelt representation by a rural citizen who reported that certain miscreants had blocked access to his farmland and physically assaulted
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India adds 16,630 sq km forest cover in a decade: Govt tells Rajya Sabha
Updated : 8 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a written reply, the Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, said the forest and tree cover of the country now stands at 8,27,356.95 sq km, which is 25.17% of India's geographical area. This includes 7,15,342.61 sq km under forest cover and
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