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South Korea, France unite for Hormuz security

Seoul South Korea and France have agreed to cooperate on securing safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions says President Lee Jae Myung. During talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, the leaders discussed boosting energy security, trade, and ec

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World

Four more Baloch civilians vanish mysteriously

Quetta Four Baloch civilians have reportedly disappeared in Balochistan, raising fresh human rights concerns, Paank, a local rights group. Among the missing are students Kareem, Shayhaq Rahim, Noor Khan, and Sameer, allegedly abducted in broad daylight by armed individuals or

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World

Deadly floods ravage Balochistan, roads cut off

Quetta Heavy rains and flash floods hit Balochistan, killing seven people and injuring four. Dozens of homes were destroyed, over 50 livestock drowned, and hundreds of acres of crops lost across Kachhi, Nasirabad, Jhal Magsi, Sibi, Harnai, Kohlu, Turbat, and other districts. L

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Karnataka

Mahavir Jayanti Celebrated by District Administration

Slug: Festival Day Celebrated ChikkaballapurMahavir Jayanti was celebrated by the district administration in Chikkaballapur, where officials highlighted the timeless teachings of Lord Mahavira, emphasizing compassion, non-violence, and righteous living as guiding principles fo

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Bengaluru

AI may be used to park cars and trace violators in B’luru

BENGALURU An AI-enabled paid parking system is proposed to be rolled out in key areas of the city, with Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) preparing to implement the model in Jayanagar, HSR Layout, Cubbon Park and Koramangala. The system, designed to regulate unorganised roa

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World

Self-Enumeration for Digital Census Begins From April 1

Vijayapura Deputy Commissioner Dr. Anand K has announced that citizens can take part in the self-enumeration process for the upcoming Census from April 1 to April 15. He said the Census is an important scientific exercise that records not only the population but also socio-eco

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World

Hanoi on alert as COVID cases rise

Slug : COVID Vigilance HANOI Health officials in Vietnam’s capital are calling for renewed vigilance as COVID-19 cases show a slight upward trend. Hanoi has recorded 29 infections since the start of the year, according to local reports. While no deaths have been reported, a

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World

London Tibetans fight to save their language

LONDON, England  A new law in China is sparking a major push for language preservation within the Tibetan community in London. Passed on March 12, 2026, the "Ethnic Unity and Progress" law mandates Mandarin as the primary language in schools. Experts fear this policy threat

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World

Taiwan on high alert as Chinese military activity swells

TAIPEI Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense (MND) reported a fresh wave of Chinese military activity near its waters. The detection of a military aircraft, six naval vessels, and a government ship in the southern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) has kept the island's ar

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World

India mourns death of Surinamese leader

PARAMARIBO Suriname is in mourning following the sudden passing of its former President, Chandrikapersad Santokhi, at the age of 67. The news of his death has triggered a wave of tributes from world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who described Santokhi

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World

Police brutality against fisherfolk sparks outrage

BLURB: Police in Sindh faced intense backlash after using extreme force to evict a marginalized fishing community during Ramazan.ISLAMABAD Shocking videos of police using extreme force against a traditional fishing community in Sindh have triggered a wave of anger across Pakis

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World

King Charles should meet Epstein victims: US lawmaker

WASHINGTON A high-profile US Congressman has sent a powerful request to King Charles III ahead of his historic visit to America. Representative Ro Khanna is urging the British monarch to sit down with survivors of the Jeffrey Epstein abuse scandal. The meeting would take pl

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World

Tibetan parliament sets rules for national symbols

DHARAMSHALA The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile concluded a historic session, passing a significant budget and adopting formal rules to protect and standardize Tibet’s national symbols. For the first time, the 17th Parliament has established official guidelines for the use of t

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World

Explosion kills 2 UN peacekeepers in Lebanon

Beirut Two United Nations peacekeepers were killed and two others injured after an explosion struck their vehicle near Bani Hayyan in southern Lebanon, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed. This comes just a day after another UNIFIL personnel death in the region.

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World

China's PLA threatens US underwater dominance

BLURB: China is dramatically modernising its submarine fleet, even though developments remain cloaked in secrecy; the USA has traditionally held a comfortable lead over China in terms of underwater warfare. HONG KONG China is rapidly modernizing its underwater arsenal, sign

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World

Japan deploys its first long-range missiles

INTRO: The deployment of long-range "counterstrike" missiles at two bases marks a historic shift in military policy TOKYO Japan’s Defence Ministry announced that the long-range missiles with "counterstrike" capabilities have been put into service for the first time. The

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Israel approves death penalty for Palestinians

Tel Aviv Israel’s Parliament, the Knesset, passed a law imposing the death penalty on West Bank Palestinians convicted of terrorist attacks, in a 62-47 vote. Supported by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, the law allows executions within 90 days and removes appeal ri

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