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‘We Expect…’: India Slams Pakistan Over PoJK Protests, Alleges Rights Abuse
‘We Expect…’: India Slams Pakistan Over PoJK Protests, Alleges Rights Abuse
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India blamed Pakistan for protests in PoJK, citing exploitation and rights denial, condemned crackdown and arrests, while Amnesty criticised suppression of dissent, urging global community to hold Isl ...
Donald Trump Backs Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting India Oil Trade
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The Trump administration backs a Russia sanctions bill proposing 500% tariffs on countries like India buying Russian oil, risking trade disruption, GDP impact, and escalating tensions despite India’s ...
India Condemns Hormuz Attacks, Seeks Safe Navigation
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India condemned attacks on two vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where one Indian died and several were injured, urging safe navigation, de-escalation, and dialogue between Iran and the United States
SC Raps Samay Raina for ‘Brazen’ Court Order Violation, Imposes Rs 3 Lakh Fine
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Supreme Court fined comedian Samay Raina Rs 3 lakh for violating orders in SMA case, criticised his conduct, rejected compliance claims, warned coercive action, and granted weeks to file affidavits
India Coordinating with Vietnam Over Phu Quoc Boat Tragedy: MEA
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India is in touch with Vietnam after a speedboat accident near Phu Quoc killed 15 Indian tourists, with authorities coordinating repatriation, treatment of an injured survivor, and ongoing investigati ...
‘No Special Plan for Yamal’: Rabiot Warns of Spain’s Collective Threat
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Adrien Rabiot said France will not focus solely on Lamine Yamal but on Spain’s overall threat, as disciplined, unbeaten France prepare to face in-form Spain in the World Cup semifinal
India Bans Imports of Goods Made with Forced Labour
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India has amended its Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to ban imports of goods made with forced labour, empowering the government to restrict such trade and align with global labour standards
‘I’ll Be Back Soon’: Final Video Calls Haunt Family of Vietnam Boat Tragedy Victim
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Family of Andhra Pradesh tourist Ravi Teja recalls his cheerful final video calls from Vietnam before a fatal boat accident, leaving them devastated as his mortal remains were returned home
Russia Eyes Textile Push with India, Targets $100B Trade
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Russia plans to boost textile ties with India through joint wool and fabric projects, aiming to diversify trade, strengthen cooperation via Bharat Tex, and help achieve a bilateral trade target of $10 ...