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Demonstration against China’s repression of Uyghurs in occupied East Turkistan

Nov 12, 2020

Dhaka (Bangladesh), Nov 12 (ANI): Civil society members organised a protest outside Dhaka Press Club to mark the Independence Day of the Islamic Republic of East Turkistan. East Turkistan had fallen into Chinese occupation in the 18th century when the Qing dynasty of the Manchu empire annexed it. Though, it was never fully subdued and was briefly declared as an independent state till Chinese invasion in December 1949. The occupied region is known as Xinjiang Autonomous Region. East Turkistan has not only lost its independence, but is also gradually losing its identity. Protesters accused...
My govt’s prime importance is to boost relations with ASEAN countries: PM Modi
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My govt’s prime importance is to boost relations with ASEAN countries: PM Modi

Nov 12, 2020

ASEAN is core of India’s Act East Policy: PM Modi at 17th ASEAN-India Summit
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ASEAN is core of India’s Act East Policy: PM Modi at 17th ASEAN-India Summit

Nov 12, 2020

Rs 1.52 lakh crore disbursed under Emergency Credit Liquidity Guarantee Scheme: FM Sitharaman
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Rs 1.52 lakh crore disbursed under Emergency Credit Liquidity Guarantee Scheme: FM Sitharaman

Nov 12, 2020

Work commenced on creating portal for migrant workers: FM Sitharaman
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Work commenced on creating portal for migrant workers: FM Sitharaman

Nov 12, 2020

CM Sangma's govt defeats no-confidence motion moved by Congress
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CM Sangma's govt defeats no-confidence motion moved by Congress

Nov 12, 2020

Shillong (Meghalaya), Nov 12 (ANI): Chief Minister of Meghalaya, Conrad Sangma’s government on November 11 defeated no-confidence motion moved by Congress. While addressing the state assembly during the no-confidence motion, CM Sangma highlighting the data...
Students of Allahabad University create ‘eco-friendly Diwali’ sand art
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Students of Allahabad University create ‘eco-friendly Diwali’ sand art

Nov 12, 2020

Prayagraj (UP), Nov 12 (ANI): The students of Allahabad University created one-of-its-kind sand art at Sangam Ghat in Prayagraj to spread awareness about eco-friendly Diwali. The initiative has been taken in view of rise in...
J&K govt converts Trauma hospital into COVID center for positive pregnant patients
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J&K govt converts Trauma hospital into COVID center for positive pregnant patients

Nov 11, 2020

Anantnag (J&K), Nov 12 (ANI): In order to deal with the ongoing pandemic, health authorities converted Trauma hospital into a COVID-19 facility for positive patients, particularly pregnant women are benefitted through this. The construction of...
Kutch’s salt dessert to come alive from today
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Kutch’s salt dessert to come alive from today

Nov 11, 2020

Kutch (Gujarat), Nov 12 (ANI): The rising sun casting pale golden hues and the setting one making fiery shades of reds and oranges is everyday view at Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch. This nature’s canvas is...
EPFO settled over 41 lakh COVID claims till September: MoS Santosh Gangwar
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EPFO settled over 41 lakh COVID claims till September: MoS Santosh Gangwar

Nov 11, 2020

New Delhi, Nov 12 (ANI): Minister of State for Labour and Employment (Independent Charge), Santosh Gangwar attended felicitation program for regional officials of CLC, EPFO and ESIC in Delhi. “Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has...
Kathua youth turns agripreneur in mushroom cultivation
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Kathua youth turns agripreneur in mushroom cultivation

Nov 11, 2020

Kathua (J&K), Nov 11 (ANI): In order to encourage youth to get into agriculture business, Balbir Singh of Jammu & Kashmir’s Kathua is cultivating mushroom in large scale. Under the guidance of agriculture department, he...