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FO says New Delhi must address its own failures regarding minority rights.

Published 29 Mar, 2025 12:40pm

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Over 20 fire brigade trucks from Rescue 1122, KMC and PRL participating in fire extinguishing process.

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 04:46pm

Large crowds rally in Istanbul to protest against jailing of city’s mayor

Opposition says case against Ekrem Imamoglu is "politicised effort" to eliminate electoral threat to President Erdogan.

Published 29 Mar, 2025 04:57pm

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Faculty members who have spoken with both professors say each believe they were forced out of their posts.

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 03:25pm

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Updated 29 Mar, 2025 02:24pm

Academy apologises after over 600 members condemn muted response to Hamdan Ballal’s arrest

An open letter signed by Mark Ruffalo, Javier Bardem and Penèlope Cruz, among others, called out the Academy for failing to defend its filmmakers.

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 12:43pm

Chapman blasts ton as New Zealand win first Pakistan ODI by 73 runs

Pakistan looked on track to chase the target down at 249-3, only to collapse with last seven wickets falling for 22 runs.

Updated 29 Mar, 2025 11:54am

8 injured as PTI, PML-N supporters take their rivalry to Sahiwal mosque

Crossfire breaks out after heated exchange of words between heads of Raja clan's opposing factions.

Published 29 Mar, 2025 12:42pm

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