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Punjab's Anti-Sacrilege Bill Meets Roadblock, Sent To Select Committee
The anti-sacrilege bill, meant to introduce stringent punishment for desecration of religious scriptures - be it Guru Granth Sahab, Gita, Quran or the Bible -- did not get passed in the Punjab assembly today despite there being a broad consensus.
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Should Fuel Switches Have Been Changed? Expert's Take On Air India Crash
An advisory had been issued by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in 2018 about fuel cutoff switches moving without any force after they get worn out and, in hindsight, it would have been better if changing them had been made mandatory.
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"Was Advisory, Not Mandatory": Air India On US Report On Fuel Control Switch
Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday.
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Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya, On Death Row In Yemen, To Be Executed On July 16
Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse who is on death row after being convicted for the murder of a Yemeni national, will be executed next week on July 16.
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2 Days After BJP Leader Gopal Khemka's Murder, A Request From His Son
Gaurav Khemka, son of businessman Gopal Khemka who was shot dead near the main gate of his residence in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area, has requested police protection for his family, citing a previous family tragedy and fear for their lives.
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Once A Hip-Hop Mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is Now A Convicted Felon
As recently as 2023, Combs was still on top of the world, but his fame plummeted rapidly in November of that year, when his former partner of 11 years, Casandra Ventura, filed a civil suit with a litany of allegations including a 2018 rape.
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Canada To Bring New Permanent Residency Route: What We Know So Far
In a move to strengthen its economic immigration framework, Canada is planning to launch a new permanent pathway to residency in 2025, building on the success of the existing Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP).
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Thane Court Acquits Woman In 2018 Murder Case Citing Lack Of Proof
A Thane court has acquitted a 36-year-old woman in a murder case of 2018, observing that while there were suspicions surrounding the accused, the prosecution failed to establish her guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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Short And Sweet: How NATO Aims To Avoid Trump Summit Bust-Up
Faced with volatile US President Donald Trump, NATO has tried its best to limit the chances of a diplomatic dust-up at its summit in The Hague. The alliance wants to send a message of unity and strength.
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Bangladesh Opposition Files Case Over Alleged Poll Rigging
Bangladesh's leading political party filed a case Sunday against former election commissioners it accuses of rigging past polls to keep now-ousted autocrat Sheikh Hasina in power.
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When Mossad Walked Out Of Tehran With 500 kg Of Nuclear Blueprints
In the early hours of June 13, Israel initiated what it called a "necessary preemptive action" against Iran. Over 100 air and drone strikes pounded key nuclear, military, and intelligence sites across the Islamic Republic.
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Iran's Nuclear Programme: The Key Sites
Iran has significantly ramped up its nuclear programme in recent years, after a landmark deal with world powers curbing its nuclear activities in exchange for sanction relief began to unravel in 2018 when the United States unilaterally withdrew.
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Iran Executes 9 People Arrested Over Planned Islamic State Attack
Iran executed nine people it said were members of the Islamic State, state media reported on Tuesday, after their arrest in early 2018 during clashes in which three members of the Revolutionary Guards were killed.
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Annamalai University Professor Arrested For Alleged 2018 Sexual Assault Of Student
A faculty member of Tamil Nadu's Annamalai University was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a former student in 2018 and blackmailing her with a private video.
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Arvind Kejriwal Seeks No Objection Certificate For Renewal Of Passport That Expired In 2018
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved an application seeking a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the renewal of his passport, which expired in 2018.
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Punjab's Anti-Sacrilege Bill Meets Roadblock, Sent To Select Committee
The anti-sacrilege bill, meant to introduce stringent punishment for desecration of religious scriptures - be it Guru Granth Sahab, Gita, Quran or the Bible -- did not get passed in the Punjab assembly today despite there being a broad consensus.
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Should Fuel Switches Have Been Changed? Expert's Take On Air India Crash
An advisory had been issued by the Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) in 2018 about fuel cutoff switches moving without any force after they get worn out and, in hindsight, it would have been better if changing them had been made mandatory.
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"Was Advisory, Not Mandatory": Air India On US Report On Fuel Control Switch
Fuel control switches to the engines of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 260 people, were moved from the "run" to the "cutoff" position moments before impact, a preliminary investigation report said early Saturday.
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Indian Nurse Nimisha Priya, On Death Row In Yemen, To Be Executed On July 16
Nimisha Priya, the Indian nurse who is on death row after being convicted for the murder of a Yemeni national, will be executed next week on July 16.
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2 Days After BJP Leader Gopal Khemka's Murder, A Request From His Son
Gaurav Khemka, son of businessman Gopal Khemka who was shot dead near the main gate of his residence in Patna's Gandhi Maidan area, has requested police protection for his family, citing a previous family tragedy and fear for their lives.
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Once A Hip-Hop Mogul, Sean 'Diddy' Combs Is Now A Convicted Felon
As recently as 2023, Combs was still on top of the world, but his fame plummeted rapidly in November of that year, when his former partner of 11 years, Casandra Ventura, filed a civil suit with a litany of allegations including a 2018 rape.
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Canada To Bring New Permanent Residency Route: What We Know So Far
In a move to strengthen its economic immigration framework, Canada is planning to launch a new permanent pathway to residency in 2025, building on the success of the existing Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP).
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Thane Court Acquits Woman In 2018 Murder Case Citing Lack Of Proof
A Thane court has acquitted a 36-year-old woman in a murder case of 2018, observing that while there were suspicions surrounding the accused, the prosecution failed to establish her guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
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Short And Sweet: How NATO Aims To Avoid Trump Summit Bust-Up
Faced with volatile US President Donald Trump, NATO has tried its best to limit the chances of a diplomatic dust-up at its summit in The Hague. The alliance wants to send a message of unity and strength.
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Bangladesh Opposition Files Case Over Alleged Poll Rigging
Bangladesh's leading political party filed a case Sunday against former election commissioners it accuses of rigging past polls to keep now-ousted autocrat Sheikh Hasina in power.
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When Mossad Walked Out Of Tehran With 500 kg Of Nuclear Blueprints
In the early hours of June 13, Israel initiated what it called a "necessary preemptive action" against Iran. Over 100 air and drone strikes pounded key nuclear, military, and intelligence sites across the Islamic Republic.
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Iran's Nuclear Programme: The Key Sites
Iran has significantly ramped up its nuclear programme in recent years, after a landmark deal with world powers curbing its nuclear activities in exchange for sanction relief began to unravel in 2018 when the United States unilaterally withdrew.
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Iran Executes 9 People Arrested Over Planned Islamic State Attack
Iran executed nine people it said were members of the Islamic State, state media reported on Tuesday, after their arrest in early 2018 during clashes in which three members of the Revolutionary Guards were killed.
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Annamalai University Professor Arrested For Alleged 2018 Sexual Assault Of Student
A faculty member of Tamil Nadu's Annamalai University was arrested on Saturday for allegedly sexually assaulting a former student in 2018 and blackmailing her with a private video.
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Arvind Kejriwal Seeks No Objection Certificate For Renewal Of Passport That Expired In 2018
New Delhi, May 29 (IANS) Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has moved an application seeking a no-objection certificate (NOC) for the renewal of his passport, which expired in 2018.
