Hemant Soren arrested by ED, Champai Soren to take over as new CM

JMM leader Hemant Soren was arrested on Wednesday night in a money laundering case after resigning as the Jharkhand chief minister, while Shibu Soren loyalist and state transport minister Champai Soren's name was proposed as the CM. Hemant Soren was arrested after a marathon seven hours of grilling by the Enforcement Directorate in a money laundering case. He was taken to the ED office where he will undergo a medical check-up, officials said.

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Imran, wife jailed for 14 years in Toshakhana case

: Embattled former Pakistan PM Imran Khan received his second jail sentence in as many days on Wednesday when the country's anti-corruption court sentenced him and his wife, Bushra Bibi, to 14 years imprisonment in the Toshakhana (state treasury) case linked to illegal sale of state gifts.

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Ladakh nomads stand their ground against PLA as Army has their back

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International Conference on Cultural Studies of elders adopts Dibrugarh Declaration to revive traditions

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Record-breaking Suits and Bluey named most-streamed shows of 2023 in US

The legal drama, starring the future Duchess of Sussex, enjoyed a huge surge in popularity last year.

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Woman arrested with 130 poisonous frogs in her luggage

The Brazilian woman was arrested at the international airport in the Colombian capital, Bogotá.

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Sudan-South Sudan border: Clashes kill dozens in disputed Abyei region

The UN says one of its peacekeepers was killed while taking affected civilians to hospital.

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Avantika: Playing Mean Girls' Karen helps break stereotypes

South Asian actress Avantika Vandanapu, 19, takes on the role originally played by Amanda Seyfried.

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Nitish Kumar's name never discussed for lead position in INDIA bloc: Sanjay Raut

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Military-led West African states leave regional bloc

The three junta-led countries were suspended from the bloc amid calls to return to democratic rule.

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Terror module involved in arms smuggling busted, 5 arrested in Kupwara

A cross-border terror module involved in smuggling of arms and ammunition has been busted, and five terror associates arrested in Karnah in Kupwara district, J&K Police said Saturday.In a statement, police said it had received “credible information” about arms smuggling from its own sources, which was “corroborated by other sister agencies and counterparts”.

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Burkina Faso thanks Russia for 'priceless gift' of wheat

It is the latest overture from an isolated European power seeking to deepen ties with West Africa.

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Israel reined in by ICJ rulings on Gaza - but will it obey?

The UN court's demands, if implemented, would drastically change the nature of Israel's Gaza campaign.

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France farmer protests: PM offers key concessions after roads around Paris blocked

Farmers are targeting major roads around the French capital in protest against low food prices.

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Government committed to Jammu & Kashmir local polls: Lieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha

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ICJ says Israel must prevent genocide in Gaza

But it stops short of ordering Israel to halt the war in Gaza, in a controversial case at The Hague.

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'Putin has made mistakes' - Kremlin challenger

Boris Nadezhdin says he has more than 100,000 signatures to register for Russia's presidential election.

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Boeing boss faces Washington grilling after blow-out

A whistleblower calls Boeing manufacturing a "rambling, shambling, disaster waiting to happen".

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Maldives ignores India, lets Chinese spy vessel dock

India-Maldives ties strained as Maldives allows Chinese vessel despite India's concerns. Maldives claims vessel won't conduct research. Sri Lanka has a moratorium on research ships. US voices concerns about Chinese research vessels. Maldives reneges on agreement with India for hydrographic surveys.

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Police probe alleged foul-smelling substance attack on Gaza march

Students at Columbia University say they were doused with a foul-smelling substance, akin to sewage.

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Villagers allege army ‘torture’ in Poonch ambush crackdown

Five villagers detained by the army after a terror ambush in J&K's Poonch last month, which resulted in the deaths of four soldiers, have reported severe torture during their detention. The disclosures were made during a police investigation into the deaths of three civilians in custody. The army authorities have not yet commented on the allegations.

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Joseph Boakai: Liberia's new president fails to end inauguration speech

Joseph Boakai, 79, is helped from the podium as the ceremony in the capital Monrovia is cut short.

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Earthquake tremors felt in Delhi-NCR, neighbouring areas

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Dying thief stole Wizard of Oz ruby slippers as 'one last score'

Terry Martin was convinced by an ex-mob associate to steal the shoes as "one last score".

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Haryana CM directs MC chairpersons, members to complete pending work

Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday directed the Municipal Corporation/Council (MC) chairpersons and members to complete the pending civic works in their respective areas. He stressed on the need to complete these pending works at speed.CM Khattar addressed a training camp for the MC chairpersons and members at Haryana Kala Parishad in Kurukshetra on Sunday.

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New Hampshire primary: Attacks fly as Donald Trump grows lead

Haley has avoided attacking Trump in past, but she has gone on the offensive ahead of the primary.

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Bid to fuel disharmony with Pandit killing: J&K Police

J&K police say a Kashmiri Pandit's terror killing in Pulwama was part of a Pakistan-orchestrated design to disrupt peace and communal harmony in the Kashmir Valley. A chargesheet against 12 suspects reveals a broader conspiracy originating from across the border.

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PM Modi congratulates Japanese counterpart, space agency on lunar landing

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida and the country's aerospace agency for landing a spacecraft on the Moon, and said India looks to cooperation in space exploration. He was responding to a post on X by Kishida announcing the successful moon landing.Modi said, "Congratulations Prime Minister @Kishida230 and everyone at JAXA on achieving Japan's first soft Moon landing. India looks forward to our cooperation in space exploration between @isro and JAXA."

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Jaishankar meets Iran's Vice President, discusses regional developments

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with Iran Vice President Mohammad Mokhber on the sidelines of the NAM summit in the Ugandan capital on Saturday and discussed recent regional developments and India-Iran bilateral ties."A useful conversation with Vice President of Iran Mohammad Mokhber today in Kampala. Spoke about our bilateral ties as well as recent regional developments. Agreed on further exchanges to take forward our agenda of cooperation," Jaishankar said in a post on 'X'.

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At NAM Summit, Jaishankar highlights India as Vishwa Mitra, affirms global commitment, actions

Jaishankar highlighted India's extensive contributions through 600 projects in 78 nations, demonstrating India's commitment to global solidarity and cooperation. He emphasized India's role as a friend to the world, willing to share its expertise and resources for mutual progress. "I recognise Azerbaijan for leading NAM during a difficult period. I also welcome South Sudan as a new member," he said.

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Nyay Yatra encountering many problems while passing through Assam: Congress

On the second day of the Congress' 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Assam, the party claimed that its first yatra, which traversed from south to north, faced fewer problems passing through BJP-ruled states compared to the challenges encountered in the northeastern state. The party continued to level corruption allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma. Rahul Gandhi, who led both yatras, asserted that Chief Ministers of other BJP-ruled states could learn from Sarma on how to engage in corruption.

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Eisenkot: Key Israeli war leader challenges Netanyahu over Gaza strategy

Gadi Eisenkot condemns the prime minister, who insists Israel's offensive will go on until "complete victory".

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Four killed as fresh violence erupts in Manipur

The hill districts of Manipur are predominantly inhabited by tribal communities, including Nagas and Kukis, who account for 40% of the population. The conflict with the Meitei community erupted after a 'Tribal Solidarity March' protested the Meitei community's demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status.

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Georgia Stalin: Icon removed from Tbilisi church

The icon showed the Soviet dictator being blessed by a saint, but the Church says it has to be changed.

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Driver drags traffic constable on car bonnet for 1 km in Lucknow

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Blinken grounded in Davos as plane has 'critical failure'

The US secretary of state was due to return from the World Economic Forum in Davos when the issue occurred.

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Palestinian envoy Husam Zomlot says UK guilty of hypocrisy

Husam Zomlot says the UK's policies towards Israel have caused it "reputational damage".

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Pak national arrested along international border in Jammu

A 20-year-old Pakistani intruder has been arrested by BSF from a forward area along the international border in Jammu’s Makwal. Officials on Tuesday said BSF troops observed suspicious movement along the international border in the Makwal area. They challenged the suspect and took him into custody. A Pakistan national identity card identifying the intruder as Muhammad Sadiq has been recovered from the intruder. Sadiq, the intruder is being interrogated.

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Two British brothers banned from Switzerland for museum heist

The Metropolitan Police issue mugshots of the Ahearne brothers following their sentencing.

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PM Modi cites Shabari, makes prepoll outreach to tribals

PM Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted the role of tribal woman Shabari in the story of Ram, ahead of the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. He also emphasized the importance of the welfare of the poor, deprived, and tribals, and mentioned the construction of 4 crore permanent houses for the poor in the last 10 years. “The story of Shri Ram is not possible without Mata Shabari,” the PM said.

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Search on for terrorists who fired on Poonch army convoy

Security forces in the Krishna Ghati sector of J&K's Poonch are conducting searches to find terrorists who fired on an army convoy. No casualties were reported. Concurrently, another operation is underway in Sawjian, Mandi, based on reports of suspicious activities in the forested area. This follows a recent ambush in Dera Ki Gali, Poonch, where four soldiers lost their lives. “The search is underway in Dharti, Dhara, Magnad and Jhallas areas of Poonch,” an official source said.

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Italian culture minister probed over stolen painting

Vittorio Sgarbi is accused of possessing and exhibiting a 17th Century painting.

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In tribal outreach, government approves projects worth Rs 4,700cr in 2 months

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Monday release the first instalment of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Gramin scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) for one lakh beneficiaries. The PM will also interact with the beneficiaries of PM-JANMAN from particulatly vulnerable tribal groups (PVTGs) via video conferencing. The event will be held in more than 100 districts. A statement from the PMO highlighted that PM-JANMAN was launched "in line with the PM's efforts towards the vision of Antyodaya to empower the last person at the last mile."

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Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw inspects re-development work at Bhubaneswar and Cuttack railway station

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Frederik X kisses wife as he becomes King of Denmark

The new monarch blinks back tears as he greets the cheering crowds outside Christiansborg Castle.

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Boris Akunin: Russia designates author ‘foreign agent’

The Kremlin labels the bestselling author, Boris Akunin, a foreign agent over his stance on Ukraine.

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Arms lost, Kashmir braveheart wins cricket laurels

Many others might have been on a sticky wicket having lost both arms in an accident at age seven. Not Amir Hussain Lone. The 34-year-old from Kashmir’s Anantnag is scoring runs and fame, drawing Sachin Tendulkar among his cheerleaders. “Hope I get to meet him one day and get a jersey with his name. Well done for inspiring millions who are passionate about playing the sport,” Sachin wrote in a post on X recently after learning about Amir’s incredible feats on the field include bowling with his feet and batting by placing the bat between his shoulder and neck.

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William Lai: Taiwan just chose a president China loathes. What now?

How William Lai manages Beijing, and how Beijing reacts to him, will determine his presidency.

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Israel strikes southern Gaza city swollen with displaced people

Ten people in a Rafah house sheltering displaced people were killed, the Hamas-run health ministry says.

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Soldier dead while carrying out 'operational task' in J&K's Baramulla

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Matteo Salvini: Italian deputy PM takes stand in migrant kidnap trial

Matteo Salvini said he acted 'in the national interest' by banning a rescue ship from docking in Italy.

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Amazon rainforest: Deforestation rate halved in 2023

Preliminary data shows more than 5,000 sq km were cleared, still over six times the size of New York City.

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Huge ancient city found in the Amazon

The city was built 2,500 years ago but may have been abandoned after a volcanic eruption.

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'Matter of faith and belief': Former Gujarat Congress president questions party's decision to stay away from Ram Temple ceremony

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'This is my home’ – a 13-year-old vlogger's life in Gaza

Nadine Abdul Latif moved home three times since the war began, and an Israeli air strike killed her brother.

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Knowledge about gemstones necessary to identify good quality: Experts

Experts attending a three-day international seminar cum workshop on “Exploring the World of Gems: Gemology, Prospecting and Identification” at Fakir Mohan University, Balasore said students, traders and others need to know about gemstones to identify good quality products.The experts said people cannot get confused if they get real knowledge about the gemstones. “We can find natural, synthetic and other types of gems. Students of geology should acquire the art of identifying the types of gems. It is one of the main objectives of the workshop,” said a speaker at the seminar.

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Estranged husband of woman, who killed their 4-year-old son in Goa, returns to India from Jakarta

The father of the four-year-old boy who was killed by his mother in Goa, returned to India from Jakarta on Tuesday evening on learning about his child's murder, police said. The man, Venkat Raman, arrived at Chitradurga in Karnataka, and gave his consent to the local authorities to conduct a post-mortem on his son's body, they said. ​​The child was allegedly smothered to death by his mother, Suchana Seth, who is the chief executive officer (CEO) of an Artificial Intelligence start-up.

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Trump hearing: Judges sceptical as ex-president presents immunity defence

The justice department called the ex-president's claim of total immunity from prosecution "frightening".

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Global economy set for weakest growth since pandemic, warns World Bank

Concerns over interest rates and Middle East mean the World Bank expects growth of just 2.4% in 2024.

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Rahul Gandhi still a baby, doing Nyay Yatra for fun: Union minister Kiren Rijiju

Union minister Kiren Rijiju dismissed Rahul Gandhi's Bharat Nyay Yatra as a mere enjoyment trip, saying that it doesn't benefit the people. Mocking Gandhi, Rijiju called him a baby with immature thoughts. "He is still a baby. He has aged but his thoughts are still like that of a child," he said. He also emphasized that the schemes launched by PM Modi are what truly matter for the country. Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi is preparing to embark on the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, covering key constituencies like Amethi, Rae Bareli, and Varanasi.

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India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with 1,75,025 pilgrim quota for 2024

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EU Council President Charles Michel to step down early

Charles Michel's decision to step down means EU leaders will need to find a replacement quickly.

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NIA attaches house of key conspirator in 2022 Srinagar arms seizure case

The NIA attached the house of Aamir Mushtaq Ganaie, a key conspirator in the 2022 arms seizure case in Srinagar. Ganaie, associated with TRF, was using the residential property for conspiring and committing terror crimes. The case is part of a larger conspiracy related to drone-dropping of weapons by a Pakistan-based module. Ganaie was one of the masterminds involved. The NIA had earlier arrested Faisal Muneer, who delivered the weapons to Ganaie for carrying out targeted killings. The accused were also engaged in radicalising the youth to join terror outfits in Kashmir.

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Japan earthquake: Woman in 90s found alive under rubble five days later

More than 120 people have been confirmed dead since the 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck on Monday.

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05k undertrial jumps from running train, dies in Etawah

An undertrial, Sonu Kumar Das, died after jumping from the Swatantrata Senani Express in a bid to escape police custody. He was being taken from Delhi to Bihar when the incident occurred. Das, who was accused of murdering his wife, had recently escaped from the sub-divisional jail in Benipur, Darbhanga. He died after his head crashed into an OHE pole. The body has been sent for postmortem. The local police and Government Railway Police are investigating the matter.

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Israeli ex-hostage returns to site of Nova festival massacre and kidnappings

Survivors and relatives of those killed or kidnapped pay emotional visits to the festival site for a memorial event.

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Sun Study: India to launch Europe’s Proba-3 set to create artificial eclipse

The European Space Agency's Proba-3 mission is set to launch on India's PSLV in September. The innovative mission involves two small satellites, a Coronagraph and an Occulter, flying in tight formation about 150 meters apart. The Occulter will cast its shadow onto the Coronagraph, creating an artificial eclipse, allowing the observation of the Sun's faint corona in visible, ultraviolet, and polarized light for extended periods. The mission aims to provide new insights into coronal mass ejections and measure solar irradiance, potentially influencing our understanding of Earth's climate.

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State schools lack special educators

Despite a 2021 Supreme Court ruling which mandates the appointment of special educators in government schools, Telangana is yet to have them onboard. The state sanctioned about 1,523 posts for this role in August this year. However, hiring is nowhere in sight, say special educators.​Presently, Bhavitha centres set up at mandal level under Samagra Shiksha Abhiyaan scheme caters to special need kids, and these centres have 250 vacancies. Meanwhile, parents say that the education department should implement the mandates of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the supreme court ruling.

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Saleh al-Arouri: Thousands attend Hamas deputy leader's funeral in Beirut

Al-Arouri, a deputy political leader of Hamas, was killed in an attack in Beirut on Tuesday.

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IS claims responsibility for deadly Iran bombings that killed 84

The Islamic State group says it carried out Wednesday's attack in southern Iran that killed 84 people.

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Why a healthy democracy needs getting electoral literacy

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has included chapters on electoral literacy in school textbooks to familiarize students with their roles and responsibilities as future voters. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Election Commission of India (ECI) and the Ministry of Education to include relevant study material. The curriculum, starting from 2024-25, will educate students about the election process and the importance of voting. The collaboration aims to empower young people by bridging the knowledge gap among the youth and first-time voters.

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Francoise Bornet: Woman in Robert Doisneau’s Paris kiss photo dies aged 93

Francoise Bornet was part of a young couple who were seen embracing on the street in 1950.

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Rights body frowns at Maharashtra chief secretary's "apathy" on trans persons complaint

The Maharashtra State Human Rights Commission is taking action against the State chief secretary for not appearing before it regarding a complaint about discrimination faced by transgender persons. The Commission is considering penal action under section 166 A of the Indian Penal Code. The complaint seeks the implementation of The Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019 and awareness about the differences between Hijras and other transgender persons. The trust also requests the government to highlight these differences through physical and social media.

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Turkey detains 34 on suspicion of spying for Israel

Investigators allege the suspects were planning abductions on behalf of Israeli intelligence.

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'We have lost our Masjid, now there...': AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi

As the inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya is nearing, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to the youth of the Muslim community to be watchful of the activities done by the BJP-led Centre. Owaisi emphasized the importance of mosques remaining inhabited and expressed concern about the loss of the Babri Masjid. He urged young Muslims to stay united and maintain their support and strength. The consecration ceremony for the Ram Temple will be held over seven days, starting on January 16, with the final day being January 22.

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Woman kills husband with help from 'lover', 4 others; 6 arrested

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Ethiopia signs agreement with Somaliland paving way to sea access

The prime minister of the landlocked country has said that sea access was an existential question.

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