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Historic Kuwait Visit by PM Modi: First by an Indian PM in 43 Years
News Desk
December 21, 2024
Historic visit of PM Modi to Kuwait aims to strengthen ties, meet leadership, and address Indian diaspora.
Historic visit of PM Modi to Kuwait aims to strengthen ties, meet leadership, and address Indian diaspora.
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Pakistan jails 25 Imran Khan supporters for attacks on military sites, amid ongoing political unrest and crackdown.
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French national arrested at Islamabad Airport with 1.58kg of drugs smuggled from India, concealed in chocolate packaging
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ICC confirms that India and Pakistan matches at events during the 2024-2027 cycle will be played at a neutral venue
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Congress claims pressure to remove tweet on Amit Shah’s remarks, with no action taken by X despite government request.
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Supreme Court urges an amendment to the Hindu Succession Act to ensure equal property rights for tribal women
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Congress condemns FIR against Rahul Gandhi, calling it a BJP tactic, amid allegations of physical confrontation in Parliament.
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ICE reports 271,484 deportations over a 12-month period, marking the highest annual tally in a decade, per latest data.
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Pakistan condemns US sanctions on its ballistic missile programme, citing discrimination and risks to regional stability
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Iran and Pakistan’s Foreign Ministers discuss regional issues, Israeli aggression, and D8 summit outcomes in Cairo.