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At least 169 dead in South Sudan massacre amid escalating ethnic violence
At least 169 people have been killed and buried in a mass grave in northern South Sudan, two local officials told AFP on Monday.
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Harmony Foundation writes to UN Chief, urges to declare Mother Teresa’s B’day as ‘International Day Of Compassion’
Dr Abraam Mathai, Founder Chairman of Harmony Foundation, has written to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
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UN says at least 227 civilians dead in Ukraine
The UN human rights office says 227 civilians have been killed and another 525 injured in its latest count of the toll in Ukraine.
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India rejects UN rights body’s criticism of Khurram Parvez’s arrest, killings in Kashmir
India on Thursday described the UN Human Rights Office’s criticism of the arrest of rights activist Khurram Parvez as “baseless allegations”.
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Stop using shotgun pellets in Kashmir: UN chief
United Nations chief urges Indian Government to put an end to use of 'non-lethal' weapons like pellet guns in Jammu and Kashmir.
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Waheed-ur-Rehman Para tortured in detention, UN experts say
Experts from UN have raised worry over "repressive measures and broader pattern of systematic infringements of fundamental rights" in Kashmir.
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Celebrations in Gaza after Israeli-Hamas ceasefire
People were witnessed celebrating the truce between Israel and Hamas as there were no reports of any rockets being fired from both the sides.
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UN chief urges for immediate cease-fire in Gaza
The UN chief urged for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas rulers at the start of a UN General Assembly emergency meeting.
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Stolen iPhone leads Kathua Police to teen who murdered friend with a cricket bat
In a chilling case of friendship turning fatal over a suspected love rivalry, police in Kathua have arrested a 19‑year‑old youth for the brutal daylight murder of his close friend.
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J&K Cabinet greenlights free power scheme under PM Surya Ghar Yojana
The cabinet on Friday discussed the implementation of 200 units of free electricity for AAY families in J&K and also approved the reorganisation of the Jal Shakti Department.
Sakina Itoo criticises anti-drug demolition drives, calls for focus on rehabilitation
Jammu and Kashmir Health Minister Sakina Itoo on Friday criticised the demolition of houses allegedly linked to drug peddlers, saying such actions were “wrong”.
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Iran rejects US ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz as conflict intensifies
Iran has formally rejected a 48-hour deadline issued by US President Donald Trump to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, further deepening the volatility of the conflict.
From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one man walks for a purer India
As dawn broke in Kashmir, Mr Gaurav Tyagi with an unwavering resolve took steady strides southward, echoing a purpose that transcends borders, languages, and beliefs.