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Pakistan: Human rights groups condemn enforced disappearance of teenage girl in Balochistan

Pakistan: Human rights groups condemn enforced disappearance of teenage girl in Balochistan

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Quetta, Nov 22 (IANS) Several human rights organisations on Saturday condemned the enforced disappearance of a teenage Baloch girl during a raid by Pakistani forces in Balochistan.Human rights body Baloch Voice for Justice (BVJ) mentioned that 15-year-old Nasreena Baloch was allegedly abducted during a raid conducted by Pakistani security forces in the early hours of Saturday in the Daroo area of Hub Chowki city in the province.“The targetted raid and subsequent disappearance of a minor highlight the intensifying pattern of repression faced by Baloch women and girls,” the BVJ stated.The rights body urged international human rights organisations, including the United Nations and global civil society groups, to urgently intervene to ensure the protection of Baloch women from Pakistan-led i...
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Salman Khan shares a picture with Shah Rukh Khan from their Abu Dhabi trip, picture goes viral

Salman Khan shares a picture with Shah Rukh Khan from their Abu Dhabi trip, picture goes viral

ENTERTAINMENT
Mumbai, Nov 22 (IANS) Bollywood superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan seem to have taken the internet by storm with their recent picture. Salman Khan recently shared a picture on his social media account wherein he was seen posing with Shah Rukh Khan at the Vantur National History Museum of Abu Dhabi.The 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' actor took to his social media account to share the picture and wrote, “At the Natural History Museum in Abu Dhabi."Salman and Shah Rukh were both seen posing for the camera.Both Khans were seen decked out in their suit-boot avatars and looked dapper as ever.The two were even seen spotting dinosaur fossils in the museum, in another picture that went viral over social media.Recently, Shah Rukh Khan was recently on cloud nine and also seemed to be overwhelmed after ...
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CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant vows to tackle backlog of 5 crore cases

CJI-designate Justice Surya Kant vows to tackle backlog of 5 crore cases

INDIA, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) Ahead of taking oath as the 53rd Chief Justice of India on Monday, Justice Surya Kant on Saturday identified reducing the backlog of court cases as his top priority, promising to promote mediation.In an interaction with mediapersons, the CJI-designate said: “We would work on how to reduce the pending cases in the Supreme Court and courts across the country.”He stated that immediately after taking the oath of office as Chief Justice, he would speak with all High Courts across the country to identify and resolve issues that are preventing hearings in lower courts.Justice Surya Kant, 63, said that since the government is the largest party (plaintiff), efforts will be made to address this issue as well.He stated that steps will be taken to constitute Constitution Bench...
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<div>Electrician detained in J&K’s Pulwama in Delhi blast probe</div>

Electrician detained in J&K’s Pulwama in Delhi blast probe

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Srinagar, Nov 22 (IANS) The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police, on Saturday, detained another suspect in the continuing investigation into the blast near the Red Fort in Delhi in which 13 people were killed and 10 others injured, officials said.SIA sources said that the agency has detained an electrician named Tufail Ahmad in Pulwama district.Sources said the suspect was picked up from the Pulwama industrial estate while he is a resident of Srinagar city.On November 10, a Kashmiri doctor Dr. Umar Nabi, working at the Al-Falah university in Faridabad, evaded arrest after his terror associates were arrested by the J&K Police and Haryana Police from Faridabad area.Dr. Umar Nabi exploded an i20 car at the traffic crossing near the Red Fort.Thirteen...
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Books play vital role in shaping personality, says HM Amit Shah at Ahmedabad Book Fair

Books play vital role in shaping personality, says HM Amit Shah at Ahmedabad Book Fair

INDIA, TOP STORIES
New Delhi/Ahmedabad, Nov 22 (IANS) Highlighting the role of books in personality development, Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Saturday distributed books to children and visited various stalls at the Ahmedabad International Book Fair.In a post on X, Home Minister Shah said that books are not only a source of knowledge but also an important medium for personality development. He said, today, I distributed books to children and visited various stalls at the Ahmedabad International Book Fair organised by AMC and National Book Trust (NBT).HM Shah said that this fair, featuring literary programmes, folk song and poetry recitations and a start-up forum, will play a vital role in enriching children and youth intellectually by promoting reading and skill development.On ...
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<div>South Africa G20 Leaders’ declaration takes forward priorities set by India in 2023</div>

South Africa G20 Leaders’ declaration takes forward priorities set by India in 2023

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Johannesburg, Nov 22 (IANS) The leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20), who have gathered in South Africa's Johannesburg for the historic first Summit on the African Continent under the South African G20 Presidency, on Saturday adopted a declaration that addressed major global challenges after discussing ways to promote solidarity, equality and sustainability as key pillars of inclusive growth. The Leaders' Declaration was adopted despite the United States boycotting the key summit featuring several top world leaders, accusing the host nation of mistreating its minority white farmers."The G20 underscores the value and relevance of multilateralism. It recognises that the challenges we all face can only be resolved through cooperation, collaboration and partnership. The adoption of the declar...
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Madhya Pradesh BJP revamps youth, women wings with new appointments

Madhya Pradesh BJP revamps youth, women wings with new appointments

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Bhopal, Nov 22 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday announced significant organisational changes, appointing Shyam Tailor as the new state president of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) and Ashwini Paranjpe as state president of the BJP Mahila Morcha.The appointments were made by Madhya Pradesh BJP president Hemant Khandelwal and officially communicated through a press release and a post on the party's X handle.Shyam Tailor, a young and energetic leader from the party's youth wing, replaces the previous BJYM state chief. Known for his strong grassroots presence in western Madhya Pradesh, Tailor has been associated with the BJYM for over a decade and played a crucial role in the party’s digital campaigns during the 2023 Assembly elections.He i...
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Tennis Premier League’s Race to Gold Gujarat Masters gets underway in Ahmedabad

Tennis Premier League’s Race to Gold Gujarat Masters gets underway in Ahmedabad

SPORTS
Ahmedabad, Nov 22 (IANS) After a successful Delhi leg, the Tennis Premier League (TPL) Race to Gold Masters initiative got underway in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Hosted in association with the Gujarat State Tennis Association, the tournament will be played at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium over the Nov 22-23 weekend.The Race to Gold Masters initiative forms a vital part of TPL’s commitment to discovering India’s next generation of tennis stars and giving them a platform to showcase their skills through the league’s unique 25-point format.The tournament offers a pathway to boys and girls across U10, U12, U14, and Men’s and Women’s Open categories, designed to strengthen India’s domestic tennis ecosystem by providing emerging talent with vital exposure to international standards and compe...
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<div>‘Op Drishti’: Army hospital team restores sight for hundreds in J&K</div>

‘Op Drishti’: Army hospital team restores sight for hundreds in J&K

INDIA, TOP STORIES
New Delhi, Nov 22 (IANS) In a monumental display of commitment to both serving personnel and local communities, the Northern Command's Command Hospital in Udhampur successfully concluded 'Op Drisht' -- a first-of-its-kind advanced surgical eye camp -- in collaboration with a specialised surgical team from Army Hospital (Research and Referral) in New Delhi, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Saturday. Held from November 18 to 22, the camp far exceeded expectations, screening over 2,000 people and performing more than 400 complex eye surgeries, including procedures for cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal ailments.People, including serving personnel, dependents, Veer Naris (war widows), and local civilians, came from far-flung areas of Jammu and Kashmir, including remote villages in Udhampu...
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Arunachal Guv calls for optimum utilisation of PM GatiShakti repository

Arunachal Guv calls for optimum utilisation of PM GatiShakti repository

INDIA, TOP STORIES
Itanagar, Nov 22 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. General K.T. Parnaik (Retd) on Saturday emphasised that every department of the state must make full and effective use of the PM GatiShakti repository while planning and executing developmental projects. The Governor, during a meeting at Raj Bhavan, reviewed the implementation and utilisation of PM GatiShakti in the state.He said that the powerful platform, with its wealth of integrated data, can significantly enhance the State’s ability to plan smarter, avoid delays, and ensure better coordination across sectors.The Governor further suggested that, in addition to GatiShakti, the state should consider developing its own dedicated application, an integrated digital tool designed to support governance.He said that such an application wou...
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