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Pakistan's expanding campaign of transnational repression targets critics
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Within Pakistan, the state has mobilized anti-terror legislation, military trials, and expanded censorship to stifle criticism. Anti-terror laws have been used as tools against members of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, while online spaces face increasing surveillance and restri
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Escalation in US-Iran tensions adds to India's inflation risk as commodity
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran could add to upside risks to inflation in India, as it may push global commodity prices upwards, highlighted a report by Bank of Baroda.
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BMC elections see sluggish start in Mumbai; 7.12 per cent voter turnout re
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A total of 7,36,996 voters have cast their votes out of a total 1,03,44,315. According to official data released by the State Election Commission (SEC), nearly double the number of men have cast their vote than women. 4,54,539 men have cast their vote in BMC elections, compared to 2,82,43
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Uttarakhand: IAF 'swiftly' responds to forest fire in Nanda Devi Biosphere
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the Central Air Command (CAC), an IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter was deployed in firefighting mode at Joshimath in response to a requisition from the state government. In this response, the CAC highlighted the IAF's dual role in defence and disaster response.
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CM Yogi Adityanath extends Makar Sankranti greetings, offers Khichdi to Gu
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to the media, he said that lakhs of devotees across the state have been visiting major pilgrimage sites since Wednesday to express their faith. In Gorakhpur, a massive gathering of devotees offered Khichdi to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath, while in Prayagraj, lakhs of devotees took th
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"Deepens spirit of 'Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat' ": PM Modi on Kashi Tamil
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
PM Modi shared his thoughts on the growth of initiatives such as the Kashi Tamil Sangamam and Saurashtra Tamil Sangamam on the occasion of Pongal on Thursday. He also stated that these initiatives have deepened the spirit of 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat'.
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Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi lays out vision for a 'Free Iran,'
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a detailed post on X, Pahlavi said a future democratic Iran would abandon its nuclear military ambitions, end support for terrorist groups, normalize relations with the United States, recognize Israel, and emerge as a stabilizing force in the Middle East and a reliable partner to the glob
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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath offers 'khichdi prasadam' on Makar Sankra
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking to reporters on the occasion, CM Yogi said that several devotees across the state have visited religious sites and taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti.
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Pakistan hit with major setback as US halts immigrant visas for nationals
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The United States on Wednesday (local time) officially announced a pause in the issuance of immigrant visas to nationals of 75 countries, including Pakistan, citing concerns about the potential misuse of public welfare benefits.
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"Only NDA alliance can defeat DMK govt:" BJP Mahila Morcha President Vanat
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Earlier on January 7, AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi Palaniswami announced the inclusion of Pattali Makkal Katchi in the state's National Democratic Alliance ahead of the forthcoming Tamil Nadu elections.
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US sends first Humanitarian aid shipment to Cuba after Hurricane Melissa
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
In a post on X, Rubio said that this marks the first humanitarian shipment sent by the US to Cuba following the hurricane. He emphasised that the effort is aimed at helping people in need as they continue to recover from Hurricane Melissa.
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"Killing in Iran is stopping, no plans for executions," says Trump amid pr
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Trump's remarks come amid unrest and growing international focus on the developments. Iran has also formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the United States of inciting violence, interfering in Iran's internal affairs, and threateni
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