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The Quiet Escape of Abbas Stanekzai to India After Criticizing AIG’s Girls Education Ban
Senior Taliban leader Abbas Stanekzai flees to India amid internal rifts, defying Akhundzada’s ban on girls’ education.
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Senior Taliban leader Abbas Stanekzai flees to India amid internal rifts, defying Akhundzada’s ban on girls’ education.
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Indian Armed Forces face a suicide crisis with rising rates due to stress, poor leadership, and systemic failures.
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Iraqi refugee Salwan Momika shot dead in Sweden before court ruling on Quran burning; police arrest five suspects.
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President Zardari signs PECA Amendment Bill 2025, sparking debate over digital crimes, press freedom, and stakeholder involvement.
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Nepal arrests an Indian national with a semi-automatic pistol, raising concerns over arms smuggling and regional security.
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Survey shows Indians’ growing pessimism over quality of life as stagnant wages and rising costs cloud future prospects.
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Trump’s executive order targets pro-Palestinian protests, with plans to cancel visas and deport protesters involved.
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Dozens killed in a stampede at Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj as millions gather for a sacred dip on auspicious day.
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Amit Shah vows to expel illegal Bangladeshis from Delhi if BJP wins, sparking debate ahead of provincial polls.