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UN Special Envoy for Syria calls for "new constitution, free and fair elec
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir O Pedersen on Wednesday said that he engaged with various stakeholders, including leaders of armed factions, and emphasised the potential for a "new Syria" in line with Security Council Resolution 2254, envisioning a "new constitution, a social
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China's unannounced military drills signal evolving strategy, potential sh
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army's (PLA) latest military exercises near Taiwan have introduced an unannounced and unpredictable approach, deviating from past practices of tying drills to specific provocations. Experts suggest this could signal a strategy of normalisation, psychological p
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"Attack on democracy": TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP over 'One Nation
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Trinamool Congress (TMC) Lok Sabha MP Abhishek Banerjee on Tuesday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) over the 'one nation, one election' bill, claiming it is an 'unashamed' attack on democracy.
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Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolts Vanuatu Islands
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.3 jolted Vanuatu Islands in the early hours of Tuesday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported.
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'Students should be learning to read, write not to duck, cover': President
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Calling the incident "shocking and unconscionable," Biden said it is "unacceptable that we are unable to protect our children" from this "scourge of gun violence."
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Czech Parliament adopts resolution supporting Taiwan's international parti
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
On December 12, 2024, the Czech Chamber of Deputies adopted a resolution reaffirming support for Taiwan's participation in international organisations. The resolution challenges China's misinterpretation of UN Resolution 2758, condemns military provocations in the Taiwan Strait, and emphasis
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Deterrence is key to dissuading a Chinese invasion of Taiwan
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Spanning a larger geographic area than previous exercises, the unannounced drills entailed some 90 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels, as well as dozens of aircraft.
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"Unaware, final decision lies with Congress's high command": Former Mahara
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Wadettiwar said, "I am not aware of this. Senior leadership gets the credit for wins and losses both. Everyone in the Parliament gives him the credit for the loss (in the Maharashtra Assembly election). Maybe that's why he resigned. The High command in Delhi will decide o
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South Africa's Reeza Hendricks reveals tactic behind his blitzkrieg in Cen
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
His 117-run blitzkrieg from 63 deliveries lifted South Africa to its first T20I series win since August 2022 after the hosts raced to an unassailable 2-0 series lead following a 7-wicket win.
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Blinken meets Iraqi PM in Baghdad to discuss Syria's future, threat of 'Is
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who is on an unannounced tour to the Middle East, met Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani in Baghdad on Friday (local time) to discuss the future of neighbouring Syria.
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UKPNP leader Jamil Maqsood condemns Pakistan's military expansion in PoJK,
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
His remarks come in response to the continued establishment of military and naval installations in several key areas, including Pir Chinasi (Muzaffarabad), Ganga Choti (District Bagh), Las Danna (District Bagh), Toli Pir (District Poonch), and most recently, near Banjosa (Rawalakot).
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"Some forces unable to digest India's progress": VP Jagdeep Dhankar
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
"There are some forces in the country and outside which are unable to digest India's progress. There is a well-planned effort going on to disintegrate the country, divide the country and insult its institutions. We must neutralize in togetherness every anti-national narrative," Dhankar sa
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