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8 Devotees Killed, Over A Dozen Injured In Stampede At Bihar Temple
5 devotees killed, over a dozen injured in stampede during prayers at a temple in Bihar's Nalanda
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Jodhpur Sisters, Aged 25 And 23, Die By Suicide On Their Wedding Day
A household which was preparing for the wedding festivities of their two daughters was plunged into sadness when the sisters died the same day in Jodhpur's Manai village, with officials saying both women allegedly consumed a poisonous substance.
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Bangladesh's Rohingya Crisis Amid Polls Highlights Humanitarian Challenges
As Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming general elections, the Rohingya refugee issue is once again part of a broader discussion. Bordering Myanmar, Bangladesh has been hosting around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, the largest concentration in Asia.
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Kenyan Girls Still Afflicted By Genital Mutilation Years After Ban
The women know that mutilating young girls by removing their clitoris and inner labia -- framed as a rite of passage -- is still an entrenched practice in some remote villages of Narok county, around three hours from the nearest tarmac road.
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No Camera, Only Keypads: Rajasthan Villages Restrict Women's Phone Use
A decision taken by a local Panchayat in Rajasthan's Jalore district has triggered widespread criticism. The Sundhamaata Patti Panchayat of the Chaudhari community has announced a ban on smartphones with cameras for women across 15 villages.
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In This Bihar Village, Women Make 10 Trips A Day For Drinking Water
The women leave the house even before sunrise, walk to the riverbank, carry 20-litre water pots on their heads and return to the village. This routine continues from dawn to dusk.
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Women Start Night Patrolling To Fight Drug Gangs In Himachal
In the dead of winter nights, groups of women step out of their cosy homes in Leghat village of Bilaspur district here, holding torches and wielding sticks, to patrol the silent streets.
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Watch: This Smart Indian Village In Maharashtra Is Self-Reliant And Beautiful
At Satara village, solar power and cleanliness meet sustainable living and community spirit.
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Viral Video Of Elderly Women Attending School In Maharashtra Shows Learning Has No Age Limit
Social media users have praised the women for their step towards learning new things.
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30 Killed As Pak Air Force Drops 8 Bombs On Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Village
At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday.
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8 Devotees Killed, Over A Dozen Injured In Stampede At Bihar Temple
5 devotees killed, over a dozen injured in stampede during prayers at a temple in Bihar's Nalanda
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Jodhpur Sisters, Aged 25 And 23, Die By Suicide On Their Wedding Day
A household which was preparing for the wedding festivities of their two daughters was plunged into sadness when the sisters died the same day in Jodhpur's Manai village, with officials saying both women allegedly consumed a poisonous substance.
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Bangladesh's Rohingya Crisis Amid Polls Highlights Humanitarian Challenges
As Bangladesh prepares for its upcoming general elections, the Rohingya refugee issue is once again part of a broader discussion. Bordering Myanmar, Bangladesh has been hosting around 1.2 million Rohingya refugees, the largest concentration in Asia.
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Kenyan Girls Still Afflicted By Genital Mutilation Years After Ban
The women know that mutilating young girls by removing their clitoris and inner labia -- framed as a rite of passage -- is still an entrenched practice in some remote villages of Narok county, around three hours from the nearest tarmac road.
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No Camera, Only Keypads: Rajasthan Villages Restrict Women's Phone Use
A decision taken by a local Panchayat in Rajasthan's Jalore district has triggered widespread criticism. The Sundhamaata Patti Panchayat of the Chaudhari community has announced a ban on smartphones with cameras for women across 15 villages.
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In This Bihar Village, Women Make 10 Trips A Day For Drinking Water
The women leave the house even before sunrise, walk to the riverbank, carry 20-litre water pots on their heads and return to the village. This routine continues from dawn to dusk.
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Women Start Night Patrolling To Fight Drug Gangs In Himachal
In the dead of winter nights, groups of women step out of their cosy homes in Leghat village of Bilaspur district here, holding torches and wielding sticks, to patrol the silent streets.
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Watch: This Smart Indian Village In Maharashtra Is Self-Reliant And Beautiful
At Satara village, solar power and cleanliness meet sustainable living and community spirit.
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Viral Video Of Elderly Women Attending School In Maharashtra Shows Learning Has No Age Limit
Social media users have praised the women for their step towards learning new things.
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30 Killed As Pak Air Force Drops 8 Bombs On Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Village
At least 30 people, including women and children, were killed in airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Monday.
