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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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IMF approves third review of Sri Lanka's $2.9 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund said it reached an agreement with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's administration to continue with the four-year loan negotiated by his predecessor last year.…
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At least 32 killed, 47 injured in sectarian clashes in northwest Pakistan
Sporadic fighting between Sunni and Shiite Muslims in the mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has killed around 150 people over the past months.
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Section 144 imposed in Pakistan's Punjab ahead of PTI's Nov 24 protest
The Punjab Home Department issued a notification which said that all forms of protests, rallies, processions, and sit-ins are prohibited. Section 144 will be in place from Saturday till Monday (…
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Pakistan forces kill three militants in anti-terror ops, day after deadly attacks in Kurram
The operations come a day after Pakistan witnessed one of the deadliest attacks on its soil this year. Militants launched a gun attack on passenger vans in KP’s Lower Kurram area, killing at least…
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Ex-Pak army chief, PTI react to Bushra Bibi's claims about Saudi Arabia
Bibi's remarks about Saudi Arabia have received backlash from government officials. The PTI has distanced itself from these remarks while Bajwa said that Bibi's remarks about Pakistan-Saudi Arabia…
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Imran Khan's PTI barred by Islamabad court from Nov 24 rally, citing Belaruz prez visit, public order law
Pakistani authorities have already banned rallies in Islamabad for two months for security reasons, and the government has vowed that it would not allow anyone, including the supporters of Khan,…
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At least 42 killed in attack on passenger vehicles in Pakistan's Kurram district
The convoy of vehicles was travelling from Parachinar to Peshawar when unidentified gunmen attacked it in the Uchat area of Kurram district.
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Pakistan: Ex-PM Imran Khan granted bail in Toshakhana-II case, court orders immediate release
Justice Miangul Hassan Aurangzeb green-lighted the bail and ordered Khan’s immediate release on surety bonds of one million Pakistani rupees ($3,600).
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Separate attacks in northwest Pakistan leave 18 dead
The official said that the explosion "caused significant damage" to the Mali Khel checkpoint's structure as well as to military vehicles.
Islamabad braces for mega clash as Khan’s PTI plans ‘decisive’ rally, authorities announce restrictions
Pakistan authorities have banned the gatherings of five or more people in the capital city ahead of the protests citing security concerns.
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