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‘Archaeological Survey Report on Gyanvapi Not Reliable’

Historian Prof. Audrey Truschke discusses the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) report on the Gyanvapi Masjid that a ‘ large temple’ existed under the present Mosque before the construction of the Mosque.

February 17, 2024

India News·INTERVIEW·POLITICS

Uyghur Policy Act Passes US House

This bipartisan, bicameral bill would create a strategy to raise awareness of the persecution of Uyghurs and direct the State Department to effectively respond to human rights challenges in the Xinjiang Uyghur

February 17, 2024

-Top News·China·USA

Rawalpindi Commissioner Quits Over Rigging in Pakistan Elections

Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Liaquat Ali Chatta on Saturday resigned from his post in protest against electoral irregularities, local media reported. Chatta made the announcement in a press conference at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

February 17, 2024

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Pakistan Drops to ‘Authoritarian’ Status in Democracy Index

The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Democracy Index 2023 report has reclassified Pakistan from a “hybrid regime” to an “authoritarian regime” Pakistan becomes the only Asian country to be downgraded to an “authoritarian

February 17, 2024

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‘Make No Mistake, Putin is Responsible’: Biden on Navalny’s Death

Russia’s most significant opposition leader for the past decade, Alexei Navalny, has died in prison inside the Arctic Circle US President Joe Biden said that he is “outraged” by the reported death

February 17, 2024

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Iran, Saudi Vow Expansion of Ties, Slam Israel

The Saudi Foreign Minister welcomed his Iranian counterpart’s proposal to hold an emergency meeting of the OIC’s Council of Foreign Ministers to stop Israel’s “genocide” Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and his

February 17, 2024

-Top News·Arab News·Saudi Arabia

India, Canada Discuss ‘Present State’ of Ties in Munich

Recently, Canada named India as a “foreign threat” that could potentially interfere in their elections, months after they accused New Delhi of playing a role in Nijjar’s killing. External Affairs Minister S.

February 16, 2024

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Trump Ordered to Pay $355M in New York Civil Fraud Case

Donald Trump and his lawyers repeatedly clashed with the judge both inside and outside the courtroom. A New York judge has ordered Donald Trump to pay a fine of nearly $355 million

February 16, 2024

-Top News·POLITICS·USA

Blinken, Wang Yi Meet in Munich, Discuss Taiwan, Ukraine

US has been doubling down on its drive to “responsibly” manage strategic competition with China through improved bilateral communication and other measures US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister

February 16, 2024

-Top News·China·USA

UAE won hearts of 140 cr Indians: Modi after opening BAPS temple

Narendra Modi said Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Mandir, in Abu Dhabi will be a symbol of communal harmony and unity of the world In a proud and historic moment for

February 14, 2024

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