Iran parliament speaker says protests could weaken society

Iran parliament speaker says protests could weaken society Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned Sunday that protests over the death of a young woman in police custody could destabilize the country and urged security forces to deal harshly with those he claimed endanger public order. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned Sunday that protests over the death of a young woman in police custody could destabilize the country and urged security forces to deal harshly with those he claimed endanger public order. Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf told lawmakers that…

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Gandhi Jayanti celebration returns to China’s Chaoyang park after 2-year hiatus

Gandhi Jayanti celebration returns to China’s Chaoyang park after 2-year hiatus After a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, Gandhi Jayanti celebrations returned to China’s sprawling Chaoyang Park h Beijing, Oct 2 (PTI) After a two-year Covid-induced hiatus, Gandhi Jayanti celebrations returned to China’s sprawling Chaoyang Park here as it resonated with the recitation of his famous quotes by Chinese school children and his bhajans by members of the Indian diaspora. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated every year at the picturesque Chaoyang Park in Beijing ever since the statue of Gandhi, sculpted by acclaimed…

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Extreme Rules 2022: WWE announces UFC legend as special referee for Riddle vs Rollins

Extreme Rules 2022: WWE announces UFC legend as special referee for Riddle vs Rollins WWE has announced a former two-division UFC world champion as the special referee for the Matt Riddle vs Seth Rollins match at Extreme Rules 2022. Matt Riddle and Seth Rollins will continue their long-running feud at the WWE Extreme Rules 2022 premium live event, which is scheduled to be held next Sunday. The clash is a much-anticipated one as both superstars will lock horns in an Inside the Fight Pit. Extreme Rules 2022 is scheduled to…

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Operation Ganga, COVID-19, LAC: EAM Jaishankar lauds PM Modi’s diplomacy & leadership

Operation Ganga, COVID-19, LAC: EAM Jaishankar lauds PM Modi’s diplomacy & leadership EAM S Jaishankar praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his personal intervention in several key operations including ‘Operation Ganga’. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who was in Gujarat’s Vadodara to attend the Navaratri celebrations, praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his personal intervention in several key operations including ‘Operation Ganga’ which lead to a major success in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine war. While addressing a gathering in Vadodara, he recalled how PM Modi monitored the rescue operation…

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India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off ‘expansion of autocracy’: Taiwanese Envoy

India, Taiwan need to join hands to fend off ‘expansion of autocracy’: Taiwanese Envoy India and Taiwan are threatened by “authoritarianism” and it is high time for both sides to engage in “strategic collaboration”, Taipei’s de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger said on Sunday while referring to China’s aggressive behaviour in the region. India and Taiwan are threatened by “authoritarianism” and it is high time for both sides to engage in “strategic collaboration”, Taipei’s de-facto Ambassador Baushuan Ger said on Sunday while referring to China’s aggressive behaviour in the region. In an…

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Watch: Another massive avalanche hits Nepal’s Manaslu Base camp; no casualties reported

Watch: Another massive avalanche hits Nepal’s Manaslu Base camp; no casualties reported Nepal’s Manaslu Base Camp was hit by a massive avalanche on Sunday, according to Tashi Sherpa, who was trying to climb the eighth-highest mountain in the world. Nepal’s Manaslu Base Camp was hit by another massive avalanche in a span of a few days on Sunday, confirmed Tashi Sherpa, who was trying to climb the eighth-highest mountain in the world. In a video shared by Tashi on Instagram, the avalanches can be seen descending toward the base camp.…

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On Gandhi Jayanti, UN chief writes on Bapu’s values as tool to ‘defeat today’s challenges’

On Gandhi Jayanti, UN chief writes on Bapu’s values as tool to ‘defeat today’s challenges’ The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, paid tribute to the leader. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, on the occasion of the 153rd birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, paid tribute to the Indian leader and urged the world to follow the path of non-violence. Taking to the microblogging site, Guterres emphasised how Gandhi chose “non-violence” as a weapon to defeat…

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1984 marks one of ‘darkest’ years in modern Indian history: US senator recalls anti-Sikh riots

1984 marks one of ‘darkest’ years in modern Indian history: US senator recalls anti-Sikh riots The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 marks one of the “darkest” years in modern Indian history, a US senator has said, as underlined the need to remember the atrocities committed against Sikhs The anti-Sikh riots of 1984 marks one of the “darkest” years in modern Indian history, a US senator has said, as underlined the need to remember the atrocities committed against Sikhs so that those responsible may be held accountable. Violence erupted in Delhi and…

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Exclusive : 1GB data’s cost was ₹300, now…’: PM Narendra Modi at launch of 5G in India

Exclusive : 1GB data’s cost was ₹300, now…’: PM Narendra Modi at launch of 5G in India All three major telecom operators – Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea – demonstrated one use case to show the potential of 5G technology in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said 5G technology will revolutionise the telecom sector and it’s a historic day for the 21st century of India as he launched the 5G services in the country at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 at Pragati Maidan in New…

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‘If content, choose Kharge’: Shashi Tharoor on crucial Congress contest

‘If content, choose Kharge’: Shashi Tharoor on crucial Congress contest Congress members are set to pick their next party president in about two weeks from now. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday yet again insisted that his contest against senior party colleague Mallikarjun Kharge “is not a battle” in the presidential elections of the grand old party, due in two weeks. Tharoor and Kharge filed their nominations on Friday for the crucial polls – scheduled for October 17 – after days of controversy over the infighting in Rajasthan. “This is…

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