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US calls for calm after violence at Al Jazeera reporter's funeral in Jerus
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington [US], May 14 (ANI): Calling the images of violence that erupted during the funeral procession of the killed Al Jazeera reporter Shireen Abu Akleh "disturbing", the United States called upon people to maintain calm and avoid any actions that could further escalate tensions.
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SDPI, PFI extremist organisations indulging in serious acts of violence, o
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Kochi (Kerala) [India], May 13 (ANI): In an order dismissing the plea seeking a CBI probe into the murder of RSS worker S Sanjith, Kerala High Court observed that the Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) and Popular Front of India (PFI) are extremist organisations indulging in serious act
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UK advises against travel to Sri Lanka amid political instability
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London [UK], May 13 (ANI): The UK has advised its citizens against traveling to Sri Lanka amid the ongoing political and economic instability.
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CM Bhagwant Mann condemns gun culture in Punjabi songs, urges singers to d
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Chandigarh [India], May 12 (ANI): Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday condemned the trend of gun culture and gangsterism being "promoted" by the Punjabi singers in the larger public interest and urged them to desist from fanning violence, hatred and animosity in the society throu
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Sri Lanka: 59 social media groups identified for instigated violence
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 12 (ANI): Amid the ongoing political catastrophe that fueled unrest in Sri Lanka followed by the subsequent fall of the government, local police have identified 59 social media groups which reportedly instigated violence at the Galle face protest site on Monday.
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Rights group urges UK to provide Afghan female refugees with long-term hou
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
New York [US], May 12 (ANI): The New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday urged the United Kingdom to expedite the provision of long-term housing to Afghan women evacuated last August as many of them are faced with a growing risk of domestic violence and pressure from other Afghan
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Sri Lanka: Prez assures to amend Constitution to empower Parliament amid r
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Colombo [Sri lanka], May 12 (ANI): Amid tension over the economic crisis, Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that steps will be taken to amend the Constitution of the country to re-enact the contents of the 19th Amendment to further empower the Parliament.
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VHP leader injured in clash in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh, internet services
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Hanumangarh (Rajasthan) [India], May 12 (ANI): Tension escalated in Nohar city of Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan after Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) block president Satveer Saharan was injured following a group clash on Wednesday evening, said the state police.
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Sri Lankan president to appoint new PM this week
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri lanka], May 11 (ANI/Xinhua): Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on Wednesday that he will appoint a new prime minister within this week.
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If taking away mosques, Lal Quila help resolve country's issues, let them:
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 11 (ANI): Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said if "taking away" mosques, the Lal Quila (Red Fort) or the Qutub Minar could help resolve such as unemployment, price rise,
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Sri Lanka crisis: Gotabaya Rajapaksa ready to abolish executive presidency
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 11 (ANI): Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday announced that he is ready to abolish the executive presidency after discussing the issue with the Opposition regarding the formation of the new government.
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Sri Lankan central bank chief warns of further economic downfall if politi
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Colombo [Sri Lanka], May 11 (ANI): Sri Lanka's economic situation will worsen if political stability is not achieved, the country's Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe warned on Wednesday as the island nation continued to witness large-scale violence.
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