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Kolkata hospital denies treatment to Bangladeshi patients over 'disrespect' to Indian flag
Subhranshu Bhakta, the hospital's director, explained that while medical care is a noble profession, the dignity of the nation takes precedence.
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Bangladesh freezes 17 bank accounts linked to ISKCON amid rising attacks on Hindus
The move comes in response to violent protests that erupted after the detention of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, who has been accused by the authorities of killing an advocate. ISKCON…
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Sectarian violence in Pakistan: 13 more killed, death toll climbs to 124
Speaking to AFP, a local Kurram government official said the 13 dead included two Sunnis and 11 Shiites. Pakistan is a Sunni-majority country, but Kurram district -- in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province…
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'Responsibility for protection...rests with Bangladesh govt': Jaishankar on attacks on Hindus in Dhaka
This comes amid a rise in violent activities against minorities in Bangladesh, including Hindus.
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ISKCON clarifies stance on Hindu priest Chinmoy Krishna Das' arrest in Bangladesh: 'Not distancing...'
“Iskcon has not and does not distance itself from supporting Chinmoy Krishna Das's rights and freedom for peacefully calling for protecting Hindus and their places of worship. We also support,…
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Pakistan army issues 'shoot-at-sight' order amid violent protests to release Imran Khan
People from the crowd of PTI demonstrators with party flags and slingshots attacked the media crew covering the protest and also pelted stones.
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Who is Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan's third wife leading PTI protests in Pakistan's capital against govt?
Bushra Bibi, Imran Khan’s third wife, is now a key figure in the protests against the Pakistani government by his party. Having not even given many TV interviews, Bushra has suddenly been thrust…
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Bangladesh denies bail to Hindu monk Krishna Das, India condemns arrest
Hindu religious leader Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari was arrested at the Dhaka airport and charged with sedition in Bangladesh
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Pakistan violence: 6 security personnel killed, dozens injured as PTI protesters enter Islamabad
Pakistan's government has vowed to take every action needed to control the situation as the government has authorised shoot-at-sight orders
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Bangladesh police detain ISKCON leader Krishna Das at Dhaka airport: Report
ISKCON priest Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has been a key advocate for the Hindu minorities in Bangladesh
'PTI to continue protest until Imran Khan joins them,' says Bushra Bibi as march moves towards Islamabad
The former first lady met with Gandapur and other party leaders to discuss strategies. Following the meeting, she asked party workers to continue their advance.
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Imran Khan's supporters rally in foreign cities as PTI barred from Islamabad protest
In a post on X, the PTI said on Sunday (Nov 24), "Overseas Pakistanis have given their final verdict - They stand with their leader Imran Khan!"
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Shells, shutdowns, showdowns: Imran Khan's supporters lay siege to Islamabad
Ahead of the protest, the authorities had locked down the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi while shutting all the entry and exit points.
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Pakistan seals off Islamabad ahead of PTI protests; anti-terror body warns of militant threat
In an effort to suppress the rally, authorities have deployed security forces, banned public gatherings, blocked roads in Islamabad and Rawalpindi using shipping containers, and launched a…
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Imran Khan’s PTI tones down planned Nov 24 protests as authorities lock down Islamabad
Earlier on Thursday (Nov 21), the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ruled the Nov 24 proposed protests unlawful, directing the government to take steps to prevent the gathering of PTI workers in the city…
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