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NC chief demands UN action in PaK, Statehood for J&K
National Conference President Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called for international attention to reported killings in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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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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India
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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J&K celebrates 80th Independence Day, LG and CM extend greetings
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day.
A Beginner’s Guide to Nifty 100 Small Cap Stocks
Nifty 100 index consists of 100 top companies in terms of market capitalisation in India, which include large-value companies from all industries.
Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists
Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.
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Locals pool funds to send Jharkhand labourer home after mother’s death
Residents of Kadipora area in Anantnag district pooled money and arranged transportation for a labourer from Jharkhand after learning that his mother had died back home.
India’s E20 Ethanol Mandate: Progress, Pitfalls and Public Backlash
India’s ambitious push toward a 20% ethanol-blended fuel, known as E20, is facing significant backlash from vehicle owners and environmentalists.