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Saudi Arabia’s world cup win sparks criticism over human rights record, FIFA faces backlash
Rights organisations strongly criticised FIFA on Wednesday after world soccer’s ruling body officially awarded the 2034 men’s ...
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Ukraine hits Russia with US ATACMS missiles for first time on war’s 1,000th day
Ukraine used U.S. ATACMS missiles to strike Russian territory on Tuesday, taking advantage of newly granted permission from the outgoing administration of U.S. President Joe Biden on the war’s 1,000th ...
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BJP’s rise as Maharashtra’s main political pole: The electoral triumph
With the current assembly election outcome in Maharashtra, the BJP has cemented its position as the main political pole of the state. Going by the trends and results available so far, based on the ...
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From margins to mainstream: The political rise of Indian Americans
“I was aware of the considerable prejudice against the people of Asia in California and knew that few opportunities existed for me or people of my nationality in the state at that time. I was not a ...
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PM Modi to chair fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair the fourth National Conference of Chief Secretaries, scheduled to be held in New ...
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Nifty, Sensex decline amid weak global cues, Fed rate cut anticipation
In broader Asian markets, Japan’s Nikkei 225 index fell by 1.24 percent, Hong Kong’s Hang Seng dropped 1.46 percent, Taiwan’s ...
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Rebels capture Damascus, topple Assad regime after 54 years; President flees to Russia
On 27 November, the Syrian rebels launched a lighting offensive on President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. By the 29th, they had captured the city of Aleppo. And Hama a week later. On 8 December, Assad ...
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America welcomes South Korean President Yoon’s decision to lift martial law
The US on Wednesday welcomed South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s rescinding of the martial law declaration following the National Assembly’s unanimous vote to reject it. In a statement issued by US ...
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South Korea says Yoon still controls military as leadership crisis deepens
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is still commander in chief and there is no disruption to the U.S. alliance, the defence ministry said on Monday after it was revealed Yoon was under criminal ...
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Gukesh beats China’s Ding Liren to become youngest-ever World Champion in chess history
India’s D. Gukesh etched his name in history by dethroning China’s Ding Liren to claim the 2024 World Chess Championship on Thursday, becoming the sport’s youngest-ever titleholder at 18 years old.
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India votes in favour of UNGA resolution for ‘immediate, unconditional, permanent’ Gaza ceasefire
The UNGA overwhelmingly approved two resolutions on Wednesday, one calling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the other backing the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near ...
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Mark Mobius praises India’s 6-7% growth, cites strong infrastructure as key driver
India’s ability to manage inflation without compromising growth will be pivotal in attracting sustained foreign investments, ...