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There is no vaccine for racism, says Kamala Harris
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 20 (ANI): Kamala Harris, who became the first African-American woman and South Asian woman to be nominated on a major party's ticket, invoked the names of African-Americans who died for the US, saying "there is no vaccine for racism".
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Kamala Harris becomes first African-American, South Asian woman to be nomi
Updated : 5 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 20 (ANI): California Senator Kamala Harris on Wednesday (local time) became the first African-American and South Asian woman to be nominated on a major party's ticket.
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South Asians for Biden launches 'Indians for Biden National Council' in wa
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], Aug 15 (ANI): As Indian Americans and Indians around the world celebrate the selection of California Senator Kamala Devi Harris--the daughter of an Indian immigrant- the South Asians for Biden umbrella organisation is launching the 'Indians for Biden National Council'.
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South Asian leaders have big responsibility to maintain peace: PM Modi
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 15 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that India has boosted its bilateral ties with all countries in its extended neighbourhood and noted that leaders of South Asian countries have a big responsibility to maintain peace in the region.
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Pakistan's 3 medallists from 2019 South Asian Games fail dope test, medals
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
Kathmandu [Nepal], Aug 12 (ANI): Pakistan's three players, who won medals in the 13th edition of the 2019 South Asian Games held in Nepal have tested positive in doping during "In Competition Doping Control Test" while following the protocols of World Anti-Doping Agency.
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Air pollution does not respect borders, regional cooperation required: Exp
Updated : 5 years, 11 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): Underlining that Air pollution does not respect borders be it cities states or countries, experts from various South Asian countries have called for regional collaboration with the data creating models to improve the air qualities.
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Empowerment of Kashmiri women can't commence if Dukhtaran-e-Millat continu
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], July 20 (ANI): The empowerment of ordinary Kashmiri women and girls cannot commence if organisations like Dukhtaran-e-Millat continue to "vociferate" the language of violence and terrorism, according to a European think tank.
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Galwan Valley skirmish part of broader expansionist campaign of China: Rep
Updated : 5 years, 12 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 18 (ANI): The bloodiest killing of 20 Indian Army personnel by Chinese troops at Patrolling Point 14 of the Galwan region of Western Sector of Ladakh border is part of a broader campaign by China to insert military forces and assert territorial claims over coun
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South Asian Film Festivals in North America unite for digital event
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 14 (ANI): Seven South Asian film festivals in the U.S. and Canada have decided to merge their efforts into one online event running October 3 to17.
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Connectivity a key factor for Eastern South Asian countries to come out of
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): Connectivity will be a key factor for Eastern South Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal to come out of COVID-induced economic vulnerabilities, according to Pradeep Mehta, Secretary General, CUTS International.
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SAFF Championship postponed to 2021 amid COVID-19 pandemic
Updated : 6 years ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 30 (ANI): The South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) on Monday decided to postpone SAFF Championship to 2021 in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Amendment in 'Azad' J-K's Interim Constitution Act 1974 reeks of subjugati
Updated : 6 years ago IST
Amsterdam [Netherlands], June 27 (ANI): The draft of the 14th Amendment Bill to the 1974 Interim Constitution of the Pakistan-occupied and so-called 'Azad' (Free) Jammu and Kashmir (J-K), has served as a grim reminder of just how suppressed and occupied 'Azad' J-K actually is, says Amsterdam
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