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Madras HC ordered investigation: Congress MP Vishnu Prasad alleges Rs 422
Updated : 1 day, 5 hours ago IST
Prasad stated that the Madras High Court had ordered an investigation, but the CBI hadn't taken action. Prasad also highlighted alleged irregularities in NLC projects, including cost overruns and contract issues in Odisha's Talibera housing project and shutdowns in Uttar Pradesh's power p
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Medical students' body urges embassy intervention as Indian students remai
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Amid escalating unrest in Iran, AIMSA has urged the Indian Embassy in Tehran to help Indian students return home as passports remain withheld. The appeal comes as protests, internet shutdowns and a violent crackdown fuel renewed tensions between Iran and the United States.
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'US tariffs badly hurting textile exporters': Rahul Gandhi holds PM Modi "
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
"50 per cent US tariffs and uncertainty are badly hurting India's textile exporters. Job losses, factory shutdowns and reduced orders are a reality of our 'Dead Economy'. Mr Modi has offered no relief or even spoken about tariffs, even though more than 4.5 crore jobs and lakhs of business
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"People do not want this regime": Iranian activist Masih Alinejad urges gl
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Prominent Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad urged global support for ongoing protests in Iran, saying people reject the regime. Speaking on Fox News, she highlighted internet shutdowns and appealed to Elon Musk, Trump, and the international community to help Iranians achieve
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Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi lauds protests in country, calls
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
In a tweet addressed directly to his "fellow countrymen," Pahlavi said the scale of public presence across cities and towns amounted to a declaration of readiness for a new plan of action. He specifically referenced a call for further protests on Thursday, January 8, at 8 p.m., urging citize
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"Indian nationals are advised to avoid non-essential travel to Iran until
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
India has issued a travel advisory for Iran, asking its nationals to avoid non-essential travel. Indians and PIOs in Iran have been urged to exercise caution, avoid protest areas, follow Embassy updates and register with the Indian Embassy.
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Pakistan's traders brand 2025 a "year of economic collapse" as businesses
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, the report states that commercial activity remained below 60 per cent throughout the year, with widespread shutdowns of small and medium enterprises across the country. Describing 2025 as a "year of closures," AKTA President Atiq Mir said thousands of trader
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Press freedom under siege in Balochistan as journalists face mounting thre
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
A Freedom Network report warns that journalism in Balochistan is in crisis due to intimidation, censorship and poor infrastructure. Journalists face pressure from multiple actors, limited internet access and shrinking media outlets, while women journalists encounter added discrimination and
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"Delhi is choking, Beijing-style clean air plan needed": Manickam Tagore i
Updated : 3 months ago IST
Tagore called for the "mandatory installation of Flue-Gas Desulphurization (FGD) systems in all thermal plants within 12 months, without any further extensions; the need for 50% electrification of public buses in the National Capital Region within two years, supported by a nationwide expa
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Pak: Karachi residents protest at Sakhi Hasan hydrant over acute water cri
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Residents of Karachi's district Central protested at the Sakhi Hasan hydrant over severe water shortages. Dawn reported that repeated pumping station shutdowns caused major supply disruptions, though KWSC said power issues were resolved and normal water service had resumed.
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2025 a "bleak year" for press freedom in Pakistan, says watchdog
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a report released on Friday to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, the PPF highlighted a range of threats faced by journalists, including physical assaults, detentions, criminal complaints, censorship orders, and internet shutdowns, despite
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Protests sweep PoJK as march towards Muzaffarabad intensifies on fifth day
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) entered their fifth day, with crowds marching on Muzaffarabad over unmet demands and military excesses. Led by the JKJAAC, the unrest has seen clashes, casualties, shutdowns, and internet blackouts, intensifying public anger against Isla
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