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The Waqf Bill 2024 is one that needs review

The Bill suffers from procedural irregularities and has retrograde steps and irrationalities




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Sunset for the U.K.’s coal-fired power, lessons for India

India could learn from the U.K.’s transition, ensuring that it does not make the mistakes Britain made




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A food-sufficient India needs to be hunger-free too

There needs to be a transformation of India’s agri-food system, ensuring that healthy diets are available and affordable for all




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A modified UBI policy may be more feasible

As a core issue is financial feasibility, what may work best in India is using a modified policy as a base to which other transfer policies can be added as and when appropriate




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The world needs blue helmets who act as blue helmets

By being reduced to ‘bystander’ status in the ongoing and serious conflicts in the world, the United Nations is frittering away the dividends of its ‘enforceable peacekeeping’




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National Geographic’s ‘green-eyed Afghan girl’ arrested in Pakistan

The picture of Sharbat Gula, taken in a Pakistan refugee camp by photographer Steve McCurry, became the most famous cover image in the magazine's history.




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‘Islamic preacher, failed grocer were easy prey for ISI’

The ‘spies’ were paid meagre amounts to collect defence related information.




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19 LeT militants killed in airstrikes in Afghanistan

The statement, however, did not provide the details of the air strikes and was silent on whether international coalition was involved in the operation.




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15 temples in Bangladesh vandalised, houses of Hindus looted

Desecration follows charges of disrespect to Islam on Facebook; police see hand of JeI and Islami Chhatra Shibir.




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14 killed, 50 injured in explosions at Pak shipbreaking yard

Gadani is world’s third—largest shipbreaking centres — after Alang and Mumbai — where more than 15,000 workers are directly employed while another two million indirectly earn their livelihoods from it.




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Imran calls off planned ‘lockdown’




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National Geographic Afghan girl denied bail in Pakistan

Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality.




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‘Hindu temples attacked to grab land in Bangaldesh’




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17 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

The incident took place when Fareed Express collided with Zakaria Express due to wrong signal given to the latter, Geo News quoted rescue sources as saying.




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19 killed, 50 injured as trains collide in Pakistan

Initial probe reveals the driver of one of the trains ignored the signal and rammed into a stationary train.




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Pakistan media accuses 8 Indian mission staffers of ‘anti-Pakistan activities’

The media leak claimed that the officials were working for either RAW or for Intelligence Bureau.




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Pakistan, India may temporarily recall their envoys: media report

The fresh slide in ties may also lead to a ‘scaling down’ of the strength of diplomatic staff by the two neighbours, The Express Tribune said.




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India trying to fix hacked websites of seven of its embassies




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Pakistan court moved against ‘secret demolition’ of Hindu temple

The petitioners added that different newspapers had reported, along with pictures, that the ancient Hindu temple located in Mohallah Wangrhi Garah was being secretly demolished so a commercial plaza could be constructed there.




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Panel formed to probe 'Dawn' report




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We need a win-win situation for fishermen on both sides: Samaraweera




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52 killed in Balochistan shrine blast

Teen attacks religious gathering; Islamic State claims responsibility




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Families ripped apart in Balochistan sufi shrine attack

"Children were looking for the mothers and fathers. People looking for brothers and sisters but no one was able to listen to their cries".




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Indian firing at LoC killed seven soldiers, says Pak.

Indian High Commissioner summoned on ‘unprovoked ceasefire violation’




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Panama Leak: Qatari prince comes to rescue of embattled Sharif

Mr. Sharif’s children’s counsel Akram Sheikh submitted the letter addressed to the apex court.




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Pakistan can’t be bullied, capable of defending itself: Sharif

His remarks came a day after the Pakistan Army admitted that seven of its soldiers were killed in firing by Indian troops across the Line of Control (LoC) in Bhimber sector.




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Amended Nepal statute to address Madhesi demands soon: Deuba

Says talks held among the top leaders of the three major parties, Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and CPN (Maoist Centre), were positive.




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32 ‘elite’ Muslims have joined IS, says Sri Lanka




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Indian army’s toll double as compared to ours: Pak. Commander

"If they violate the ceasefire during the day, we manage to settle the score before evening, but if it [the violation] occurs during night, we respond in kind before dawn," he said.




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Bodies of Karachi airport attack militants to be exhumed

Three men are facing trial before an anti-terrorism court for allegedly providing logistic support, funds and weapons to the attackers.




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Sri Lanka’s Tamil leaders reject Mittal’s ‘overpriced’ steel houses for the war-hit

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons




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Pakistan Supreme Court approached to elevate Raheel Sharif as Field Marshal

Terming the extension or conferring of the Field Marshal title as greatest national interest, a petitioner on Monday requested the court to set aside the Islamabad High Court’s earlier order.




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Credible minimum deterrence needed for regional stability:Aziz

Aziz claimed that Pakistan is maintaining "minimum nuclear deterrence" for peace and stability in the region and called upon the international community to desist from policies and actions that undermine strategic stability in South Asia.




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Pakistan committed to discouraging regional arms race: Sharif

He expressed Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, saying that, "we will explore the way forward for peace and stability in the world in general and our region in particular".




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Vietnam seizes 3 tons of ivory smuggled from South Africa




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Explained | The BRICS common currency push

With the West imposing crushing sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, Moscow is seeking ways to bolster its economy; one option on the cards is introducing a common currency for the BRICS nations




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No greater feeling than serving those in need: Outgoing CJI D Y Chandrachud

Justice Chandrachud stepped into the shoes of his illustrious father Y V Chandrachud, who served as the longest CJI between 1978 and 1985, on November 9, 2022




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‘Ratan Tata remains alive in the lives he touched’

His life is a reminder that dreams are worth pursuing and that success can coexist with compassion, humility, says Prime Minister Modi




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Supreme Court directs Centre to establish mandatory accessibility standards for disabled persons

The bench found that one of the rules of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act does not establish enforceable, compulsory standards, but rather, it relies on self-regulation through guidelines




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Ricky Kej, Anoushka Shankar nominated for 67th Grammy Awards

Ricky Kej, a three-time Grammy winner, has been nominated for his album Break of Dawn in the Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album category, while sitarist and composer Anoushka Shankar has been nominated for her album Chapter II: How Dark It Is Before Dawn




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Income Tax raids in Jharkhand, premises of CM Hemant Soren's aide being searched

The locations linked to Sunil Shrivastava, an aide to the CM, are also being searched, they said




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Imran Khan's post-arrest bails granted in four cases related to May 9 violence

Khan is lodged at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi




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Maharashtra-based Indala Institute pledges against animal experiments, adopts simulation software

Spotlight on non-animal tools in education, says PETA calling for progressive science and research




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AIIMS Bilaspur to get trauma centre with 300 beds

Currently, there are about 55 beds in the emergency ward




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Dhaka says payments to Indian energy companies being done in a planned manner

HC appointed Committee looking into 11 contracts including Adani Power




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Explainer: COP29: New Collective Quantified Goal




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Kozhikode Corporation declared fully digitally literate, Opposition unhappy

UDF-led Oppn. boycotts event; senior citizens in 75 wards trained to use mobile phones, internet, says Mayor




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Walkathon organised for breast cancer awareness




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Signal synchronisation yet to be a reality in traffic-choked Kozhikode city

Demand to appoint trained technician for the job; standardised operation of the whole signal network for the urban area sought




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Fireworks explosion at temple in Kerala’s Kasaragod leaves over 150 injured

Severity of injuries varies, with one victim in critical condition and seven others on ventilator support even as 101 continue to undergo treatment at various hospitals; Kasaragod District Police has announced a Special Investigation Team to probe the incident; district administration said that the additional divisional magistrate has been directed to carry out an inquiry separately into the incident and submit a report.