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Man arrested on blasphemy charge in Punjab province

The man was arrested after a group of local religious leaders informed the police. They said that the suspect had allegedly used derogatory language against one of the Prophet’s companions publicly in

December 21, 2021

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Modi, Putin agree to implement pacts in follow up call

As reported by India Narrative earlier citing highly placed sources, the call was intended to build on the substantial discussions between the two leaders that were held in the ornate Hyderabad House

December 21, 2021

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Hasina reiterates friendly ties with all countries

Appreciating the initiatives of the youths, the Prime Minister also hoped these initiatives would play a vital role in bringing positive changes in society and turning Bangladesh into a developed and prosperous

December 21, 2021

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RSS chief meets Dalai Lama

This was the first high-profile meeting with the spiritual leader since the onset of the pandemic outbreak….reports Asian Lite News Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Monday called on Tibetan

December 21, 2021

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US: $5mn Reward for info on killers of Avijit Roy

On February 26, 2015, Roy and Ahmed were visiting Dhaka to attend a book fair when they were attacked by assailants with machetes…reports Asian Lite News Through its Rewards for Justice (RFJ)

December 21, 2021

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ADB bars top Chinese firms

The list of the banned companies includes CMC engineering Company, Northwest Civil Aviation Airport Construction Group and China Harbour Engineering Company….reports Asian Lite News The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has barred three

December 21, 2021

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Indian American named US Special Coordinator for Tibet

The Indian-American currently serves as Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human rights — a position that has traditionally doubled as the special coordinator. …reports VISHAL GULATI Taking ahead

December 20, 2021

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Imran in soup over comments on Afghan culture

Afghanistan’s former envoy to Norway Shukria Barakzai also said that comments show his lack of knowledge of Afghanistan’s history…reports Asian Lite News Afghans, former politicians, Taliban activists, and social media activists took

December 20, 2021

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China in a fix over Taiwan

Talk of non-alignment and independence is all very well, but no nation is an island. Both China’s Vietnam and India border wars were short because it new greater powers were watching. In

December 20, 2021

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IMRAN KHAN: Between the burden of history and the trap of geography

Pakistan has had to go through many painful transitions; political assassinations of top government figures, public protests that were often met with violence, a civil war that ended in East Bengal seceding

December 20, 2021

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