South Asia
India’s Hunger Strikes: A Desperate Battle for Environmental Justice
As an Indian environmental activist edges closer to a tragic fate, the world watches in horror. But behind…
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Who Is Vadym Yermolaiev? Sanctioned Ukrainian Tycoon Wounded In Monaco Parcel Bomb Attack – NDTV
Think money buys you immunity? Think again. The gilded cage of Monaco just got a nasty shock with a **parcel bomb** attack, proving that even the wealthies
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The Cost of Wanting to Watch Cricket: A Fragmented Sports Broadcasting Landscape
Cricket's commercial success comes at a cost to the average viewer, with fans facing confusing and expensive viewing experiences.
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A Message in the Outback: US and Japan’s Military Exercises in Australia
Thousands of US and Japanese troops are engaged in extensive training exercises in the Australian Outback, underscoring a strategic pivot towards the Indo-Pacific region and a clear signal of unity against China's assertive stance.
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Guo Wengui’s fall: what it means for the business of Chinese dissent
Guo Wengui, a self-proclaimed Chinese critic, has been sentenced to 30 years in a US jail for orchestrating elaborate fraudulent schemes, leaving victims and legitimate dissidents in his wake.
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Indonesia’s Volleyball Victory Serves Up a New Era of National Pride
Indonesia's men's national volleyball team secured its first AVC Cup honors, marking a significant milestone in regional sporting excellence and a powerful symbol of national pride.
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Forgotten Memos Challenge the Conventional Wisdom on Emperor Aurangzeb
A staggering 17th-century news report trove throws traditional chronicles into question, offering new insights into the intricate workings of the Mughal empire.
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Forgotten news reports from 1600s reveal complex life in Mughal India
Historians are abuzz with the discovery of forgotten news reports from the 1600s that are transforming our understanding of life in Mughal India under Aurangzeb's reign
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.5 strikes Pakistan, no reported damage, but a stark reminder of vulnerability
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Pakistan, leaving residents on edge. Fortunately, there's no reported damage, but the close call serves as a stark reminder of the region's seismic vulnerability.
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Iran Makes Quiet Move in Oil Market with Discounted Offers to India
Iran is quietly making its move in the oil market, offering its crude to Indian refiners at a discounted price, potentially changing the dynamics of the global oil trade.
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Not passport, Aadhaar or voter ID: Which document actually proves you are an Indian citizen? FAQs answered
Not many Indians are aware that their passport is Not a definitive proof of citizenship. In fact, the Ministry of External Affairs has explicitly stated th
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