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India has reiterated that the situation along its border with China will have a direct bearing on the wider bilateral relationship, stressing that maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control remains essential for improving ties between the two countries. India Links China Ties to Border Peace The Ministry of External Affairs said […]
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Aam Aadmi Party national convenor Arvind Kejriwal has extended support to students protesting in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in government recruitment examinations. He urged the state government to resolve their concerns immediately and said violence against students was unacceptable. Kejriwal Backs Jharkhand Student Protest Kejriwal said he supported the demands
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A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after convicting him of crimes including murder, torture, arbitrary arrest and crimes against humanity committed during Syria’s nearly 14-year civil war. The ruling marks the first conviction against Assad since his government collapsed in December 2024. Bashar al-Assad Sentenced to Death
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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reshaping federal childhood vaccination policy, reducing the number of diseases routinely covered by the recommended schedule and directing health agencies to move away from administering several vaccines during the same visit. The order also calls for the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to be separated
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India and Israel have discussed expanding their development partnership through MASHAV, Israel’s international development cooperation agency. The talks focused on strengthening collaboration in agriculture, water management, capacity building and exploring new areas such as aquaculture. India-Israel MASHAV Partnership Expands India’s Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, met
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India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, has met Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as both countries attempt to stabilise relations amid continuing diplomatic tensions. Rahman called for a “conducive environment” to improve bilateral ties while Dhaka again raised the politically sensitive issue of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s presence in India.
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At least 111 people have been killed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia, causing widespread destruction across several cities. President Abelardo de la Espriella has declared a national emergency as rescue teams continue searching collapsed buildings for survivors. Colombia Earthquake Death Toll Reaches 111 The earthquake caused severe damage
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India has condemned the defacement of its embassy in Ljubljana, Slovenia, after anti-India slogans were found on the diplomatic premises. New Delhi has taken up the incident with Slovenian authorities and called for those responsible to be identified and held accountable. India Condemns Embassy Defacement in Slovenia The Ministry of External Affairs described the vandalism
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A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least 22 people and causing widespread structural damage across several cities. The tremor was felt across all 32 departmental capitals, triggering evacuations and emergency rescue operations. Colombia Earthquake Kills at Least 22 The highest number of deaths was reported in Pereira, where 18