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 A court in India reportedly told a Muslim refugee from Yemen to “go to Pakistan” after he overstayed his visa, echoing a crass Islamophobic dog whistle that is more commonly deployed in online debates by Hindu nationalists in the country.  A judge at the Bombay High Court made the remark while hearing a plea by Khaled Gomaeai Mohammad Hasan challenging a “Leave India Notice” issued to him by police in the western Maharashtra state, according to local media reports.He pleaded for protection from forcible deportation to his home country of Yemen, which has been engaged in an active...

Indian court tells Yemeni Muslim refugee to ‘go to Pakistan’ after overstaying visa

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Thousands took to the streets of Kolkata early Thursday to condemn the rape and murder of a local doctor, demanding justice for the victim and an end to the chronic issue of violence against women in Indian society.The discovery of the 31-year-old's brutalized body last week at a state-run hospital has sparked nationwide protests, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding swift punishment for those who commit "monstrous" deeds against women.Large crowds marched through the streets of Kolkata in West Bengal to condemn the killing, with a candlelight rally at midnight coinciding with the start of India's independence day celebrations on...

Details emerge after doctor raped, killed in India as thousands protest

Soldiers in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir battled insurgents on Wednesday, with a captain and a suspected rebel killed in clashes in the disputed territory, the army and police said. The Indian army, in a post on social media platform X, offered its “deepest condolences” over the death of the officer....

Indian Soldier, Suspected Rebel Killed in Kashmir Clashes

Indian apricot farmer Ghulam Ahmad, 66, separated from his parents as a teenager in the chaos of war that saw control of his village swap from Pakistan to India, dreams of seeing his mother's grave. If the crossing was open, it would be a day's trek of 50 kilometres (30...

Families split by India-Pakistan rivalry lose hope

India has announced plans to hold key regional elections in the disputed territory of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir from 18 September. These polls are the first in nearly a decade – and the first since Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government revoked the region’s special status in 2019. The...

India announces Kashmir polls after 10-year hiatus

Indira Gandhi, a name synonymous with Indian politics, remains a figure of immense interest and intrigue. As the first and only female Prime Minister of India, her life and career were marked by significant achievements and controversies. Did you know she was the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister? Her tenure saw the Green Revolution, which transformed India's agriculture, but also the controversial Emergency period. What made her such a polarizing figure? This blog post delves into 50 fascinating facts about Indira Gandhi, shedding light on her personal life, political journey, and lasting impact on India. Whether you're a history buff or just curious, these facts will provide a deeper understanding of one of India's most iconic leaders.

50 Facts About Indira Gandhi

The Guardian

A rise in sexual violence means food prices have leapt in CAR as women and girls say they fear working in the fields

‘They turn our farms into rape centres’: Russian mercenaries accused of abuse in Central African Republic

 Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Monday it would allow people in the country on visas issued by the former Western-backed government to stay for now, but that they wouldn’t be allowed back in without documents from a Taliban-approved diplomatic mission.The announcement by the Taliban's Foreign Ministry on the social media platform X clarified its July 30 announcement that it would no longer accept documents from consulates and diplomatic missions abroad staffed by member of the former government. The move is part of the Taliban's efforts to gain control of Afghanistan’s representation abroad since returning to power in 2021. The Taliban's...

The Taliban says foreigners in Afghanistan on previous government's visas can stay for now

A police sniper potentially saved lives by shooting the rifle of the would-be assassin, a congressional report says.

Sniper shot Trump gunman's weapon and delayed him - report

Fox News

Ain al-Asad air base was targeted by at least two rockets on Monday evening, according to security sources speaking to Reuters. The attack comes as tensions escalate in the Middle East.

Iraqi air base housing U.S. troops attacked with rockets amid escalating tensions in Middle East: report

Two men are arrested on suspicion of supplying a controlled drug following the discovery.

Drugs arrests after woman found dead

Louis Walters is sentenced for the "monstrous" attack in Sheffield in January.

Rapist who attacked woman in her own home jailed

Mr Evans welcomed the government's pledge to continue the scheme but said it was 'overdue'.

Infected blood victim 'relief' over compensation

A court hears Paul and Dean Mathews made £136,000 through their illegal refunds scheme.

Father and son jailed for steam iron returns scam

A Sudanese man whose south Belfast home has been attacked multiple times has said he is so scared that he sleeps in a mosque. Abdullah Ali has lived in Northern Ireland with his family for seven years. His Housing Executive home has been targeted several times since last month. He...

'I'm so scared, I sleep in a mosque'

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The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

A 25-year-old man was injured in April at the Pear Tree Inn in Hindlip.

Man denies attempted murder over hotel stabbing

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are visiting Colombia following an invitation from the vice-president.

'We are no longer debating facts', says Harry in Colombia

Police say the incident took place in the New Walk area of York in the early hours of this morning.

Man arrested on suspicion of rape

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L.A. TACO has identified the police officer seen in a viral video sucker-punching a detained man named Alexander Mitchell in Watts over the weekend as Los Angeles Police Department Officer (LAPD) Joshua Sportiello.

LAPD Officer Identified After Punching Detained Man In Face In Watts On Video

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A new Kashmir rail bridge that could be a game-changer for India

The bridge is part of an all-weather rail project aimed at connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of...

A new Kashmir rail bridge that could be a game-changer for India

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