Mirwaiz freed after 4 years, seeks talks, return of Pandits

Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, detained since August 2019, was released from house arrest. He led prayers in Srinagar's Jamia Masjid, advocating for dialogue to resolve the Kashmir issue.

September 23, 2023 at 01:56AM

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India suspends visa for Canadians

The Indian government has suspended visa processing services in Canada, citing threats faced by Indian diplomats from Khalistan forces. India has also asked Canada to reduce its diplomatic presence in the country.

September 22, 2023 at 04:57AM

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Curfew back in Imphal as mobs try to storm thanas, 15 hurt

At least 15 people were wounded in Manipur’s Imphal valley Thursday as protesters clashed with security forces. As a precautionary measure, the government clamped total curfew in Imphal East and Imphal West districts.

September 22, 2023 at 04:18AM

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After Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha passes women's reservation bill: 214 votes in favour, 0 against

The Rajya Sabha has passed the women's reservation bill, which proposes to give 33% reservation to women in the lower house and legislative assemblies. The bill was also cleared in the Lok Sabha with overwhelming support. However, the opposition's demands for immediate implementation, quota for OBCs and Muslims, and a caste-wise headcount were not accepted. The proposed law can only be enforced after the census and delimitation exercise, which is set to happen after the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

September 21, 2023 at 10:22PM

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'Defining moment', says PM as RS passes women's reservation bill

The women's reservation bill, which seeks to provide 33% reservation to women in Lok Sabha and state assemblies, was passed by the Rajya Sabha with a unanimous vote of 214-0. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all the MPs and said with the passage of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam in Parliament, we usher in an era of stronger representation and empowerment for the women of India.

September 21, 2023 at 10:40PM

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India cites hate crimes, issues advisory against Canada travel

The Indian government has issued an advisory to Indian nationals, especially students, in Canada, urging them to exercise caution due to threats against Indian diplomats and the Indian community.

September 21, 2023 at 05:16AM

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Forgot where you kept your keys? You could have 'pseudo-dementia'

Doctors are seeing an increase in cases of 'pseudo-dementia' among younger people, which is caused by excessive stress, multitasking, and high workload.

September 21, 2023 at 03:52AM

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Turkish President Erdogan again brings up Kashmir issue at UN

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the issue of Kashmir during his address at the UN General Assembly. He called for the establishment of a just and lasting peace through dialogue and cooperation between India and Pakistan.

September 20, 2023 at 09:52AM

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Cooperate with Canada on Nijjar probe, US urges India

US urged India to cooperate with Canada's probe into the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. US ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, called for those responsible to be held accountable and for traditional friends and partners to work together.

September 20, 2023 at 11:24PM

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US Federal Reserve leaves key interest rate unchanged

The Federal Reserve has decided to keep its primary interest rate unchanged at 5.25%-5.5% in an effort to achieve a "gentle landing" for the US economy. The central bank aims to cool down inflation without causing a severe recession. The Federal Reserve has been implementing a series of interest rate hikes since March 2022 to slow down the economy and rein in inflation. While progress has been made, certain service costs are still increasing at a higher rate than before the pandemic.

September 20, 2023 at 11:35PM

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