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US military leaders are rattled by a list of 'woke' officers that a group urges Hegseth to fire
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US military leaders are rattled by a list of 'woke' officers that a group urges Hegseth to fire

Military leaders are rattled by a list of \"woke\" senior officers that a conservative group urged Pete Hegseth to dismiss for promoting diversity in the ranks if he is confirmed to lead the Pentagon.

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December 08, 2024
The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks
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The EU and a South American trade bloc reach a giant trade deal after 25 years of talks

The European Union reached a blockbuster free trade agreement Friday with Brazil, Argentina and the three other South American nations in the Mercosur trade alliance, capping a quarter-century of on-off negotiations even as France vowed to derail the contentious accord.

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December 08, 2024
South Korean president Yoon survives impeachment bid
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South Korean president Yoon survives impeachment bid

Most ruling party lawmakers boycotted a parliamentary vote to deny the 2-3rd majority needed

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December 08, 2024
Pope creates 21 cardinals, many of them reformers in their own right, to carry out his reform plans
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Pope creates 21 cardinals, many of them reformers in their own right, to carry out his reform plans

Pope Francis is installing 21 new cardinals, many of whom are key figures in his reform agenda: A Dominican preacher who acted as the spiritual father for Francis' recent gathering of bishops, a Neapolitan \"street priest\" like himself, and a Peruvian bishop who has strongly backed his crackdown on abuse.

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December 08, 2024
IAEA chief: Iran is poised to 'quite dramatically' increase stockpile of weapons-grade uranium
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IAEA chief: Iran is poised to 'quite dramatically' increase stockpile of weapons-grade uranium

Iran is poised to \"quite dramatically\" increase its stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium as it has started cascades of advanced centrifuges, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency warned Friday.

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December 08, 2024
Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country's third-largest city
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Thousands flee as Syrian insurgents advance to the doorstep of the country's third-largest city

Thousands of people fled the central Syrian city of Homs, the country's third largest, as insurgents seized two towns on the outskirts Friday, positioning themselves for an assault on a potentially major prize in their march against President Bashar Assad.

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December 08, 2024
A presidential power used and abused
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A presidential power used and abused

Residential pardons in the United States have often been controversial. Still, some decisions, like President Joe Biden pardoning his son Hunter, have led to more criticism than others.

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December 08, 2024
A chronicler of the underprivileged
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A chronicler of the underprivileged

Jeremy Seabrook, who dedicated his life to writings which speak for the underprivileged and oppressed people everywhere, is no more. He breathed his last in a care home in London last week. He was 86.

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December 08, 2024
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An anatomy of the current economic situation in Bangladesh

The economy of Bangladesh is at such a critical juncture, struggling with both long-standing structural problems and newly emerging issues.

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December 08, 2024
Why Trump won~I
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Why Trump won~I

The collapse of communism saw the emergence of a unipolar world. Liberal triumphalism accompanied by extending democracy by force resulted in pushing the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation to the borders of the post-Soviet Russian federation. George W. Bush refined the concept after 9/11 by fabricating falsehood in Iraq and elsewhere. He resurrected the Dulles doctrine that one who is not with the US is against it. President Barack Obama continued with the major planks of both Clinton and Bush Jr. administrations with no indication of a significant policy shift even after the 2008 financial crash

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December 08, 2024
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French Turmoil

The political chaos in France has deepened following Prime Minister Michel Barnier's resignation after a rare no-confidence vote ousted him from office.

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December 08, 2024
Kashmiri artists revive Bhand Pather at Himalayan festival
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Kashmiri artists revive Bhand Pather at Himalayan festival

Paying tribute to the slowly vanishing Kashmiri folk art form, Bhand Pather, a group of Kashmiri artists performed \"The Way of Unbecoming in the Haunting Place\" today, offering a glimpse into an art tradition gradually fading from its homeland.

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December 08, 2024
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108-foot national flag unfurled at Laungewala to honour 1971 Indo-Pak War heroes

A 108-foot high mast National Flag was unveiled today at the Laungewala Yudh Sthal to honor the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen heroes of the 1971 Indo-Pak War.

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December 08, 2024
Aerospace medicine conference highlights collaborative research and India's advancements in space exploration
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Aerospace medicine conference highlights collaborative research and India's advancements in space exploration

The 63rd annual conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) concluded at the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM), Bengaluru.

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December 08, 2024
Politics seemed 'dirty business' when I was a student: Delhi CM Atishi
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Politics seemed 'dirty business' when I was a student: Delhi CM Atishi

Twenty-three years after Delhi Chief Minister Atishi passed out from the elite St. Stephen's College in Delhi University, she was back on the campus on Saturday to interact with students and showcase her journey in politics.

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December 08, 2024
Why is Home Minister silent on Delhi crimes, asks Kejriwal
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Why is Home Minister silent on Delhi crimes, asks Kejriwal

Kejriwal's direct charge at the Centre came after twin murders rocked the national Capital on Saturday

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December 08, 2024
Modi govt has fulfilled vision of a 'welfare state': Amit Shah
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Modi govt has fulfilled vision of a 'welfare state': Amit Shah

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday claimed that the dream of a \"Welfare State\" envisioned by the framers of the Constitution has been realised between 2014 and 2024 under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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December 08, 2024
'Why is accused not being arrested?': Akali Dal leaders demand action after attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal
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'Why is accused not being arrested?': Akali Dal leaders demand action after attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leaders on Saturday criticized the Punjab government over the recent attack on party chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, demanding immediate action against the accused.

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December 08, 2024
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Himachal government to include health education in the school curriculum: CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government is contemplating to include health education in the school curriculum to create awareness from an early age.

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December 08, 2024
'Cong govt in T'gana a one-time show'
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'Cong govt in T'gana a one-time show'

Drawing a parallel between a wooden pot and the Congress party, BJP national president JP Nadda said that the rival party's government in Telangana was a one-time show and will never return to power.

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December 08, 2024
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Kannur Additional District Magistrate Naveen Babu died by suicide, reveals post mortem report

The postmortem report of Additional District Magistrate (ADM) Naveen Babu, who was found dead inside his official quarters at Pallikkunnu in Kannur, has confirmed that his death was due to hanging, with no suspicious injuries or wounds on his body.

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December 08, 2024
2nd earthquake in a week in Telangana
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2nd earthquake in a week in Telangana

A second earthquake, measuring about 3 on the Richter scale rocked the Mahabubnagar district in Telangana today, just days after the first one, which had its epicentre in the Mulugu district.

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December 08, 2024
HC slams Kerala govt for lack of clarity on funds available for Wayanad relief
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HC slams Kerala govt for lack of clarity on funds available for Wayanad relief

The Kerala High Court on Saturday came down heavily on the LDF government in Kerala for its failure to provide clarity on the utilisation of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF).

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December 08, 2024
DMK's alliance calculations will come to naught in 2026: Vijay
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DMK's alliance calculations will come to naught in 2026: Vijay

The Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam president also attacked the BJP-led govt at the Centre over its inaction on the Manipur crisis

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December 08, 2024
Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs boycott Mumbai swearing-in ceremony in anti-EVM protest
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Maha Vikas Aghadi MLAs boycott Mumbai swearing-in ceremony in anti-EVM protest

The MVA opposition also protested against the curfew and arrests at the Markadwadi village of the Malshiras assembly constituency in Solapur

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December 08, 2024
‘I am at the end of my political career’
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‘I am at the end of my political career’

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Saturday that he is at the end of his political career.

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December 08, 2024
Rajnath Singh to embark on 2-day Russia visit today
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Rajnath Singh to embark on 2-day Russia visit today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a two-day official visit to the Russian Federation on Sunday.

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December 08, 2024
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Ex UP Badminton Association secretary, his son get 7-year jail term for exploiting girl players

Former secretary of Uttar Pradesh Badminton Association, Dr Vijay Sinha and his son Nishant Sinha were convicted and sentenced under the POCSO Act here for exploiting girl players.

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December 08, 2024
If it is digital, then it is unsafe
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If it is digital, then it is unsafe

Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav has blamed the ruling BJP of promoting 'Digital arrest' by cyber criminals in large numbers in Uttar Pradesh.

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December 08, 2024
Sharad Pawar to visit Markadwadi village, backs mock ballot repoll
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Sharad Pawar to visit Markadwadi village, backs mock ballot repoll

NCP leader Sharad Pawar has said that he plans to visit the EVM-sceptic village of Markadwadi on Sunday to interact with the villagers who conducted a mock repoll recently using ballot papers.

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December 08, 2024