Month: April 2024

Iran’s persecution of Bahai minority constitutes ‘crime against humanity’, says HRW

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Baha’i cemeteries have been desecrated or destroyed in several cities and towns. Photo: X/@hrw The Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on April 1 that the Iranian authorities’ persecution of the Bahai minority since the Islamic revolution of 1979 constitutes a crime against humanity. The New York-based group said that the Bahai, Iran’s largest non-Muslim minority,…

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‘Havana Syndrome’ linked to Russian intelligence: report

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The U.S. embassy in Havana in Cuba where the syndrome was first reported in 2016. File. | Photo Credit: AP The mysterious so-called Havana Syndrome symptoms experienced by U.S. diplomats in recent years have been linked to a Russian intelligence unit, according to a joint media investigation released on April 1. Havana Syndrome was first…

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Rupee trades in narrow range against U.S. dollar in early trade

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Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: Reuters The rupee witnessed range-bound trading in initial deals against the U.S. dollar on April 2, weighed down by a strong American currency and elevated crude oil prices. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 83.37 against the greenback, then touched 83.35, registering a rise…

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U.S. minority students concerned as diversity programmes vanish

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The latest battle in the culture wars cleaving American society centres around diversity programmes on university campuses, now restricted or banned in a growing number of U.S. States. The debate pits those on the Left, who advocate for boosting minority students victimised by deep-rooted inequality, and those on the Right who say people should be…

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Lawyer Drives Mercedes SUV Into Delhi Kachori Joint, 6 Injured

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The accident took place around 3 pm on Sunday New Delhi: A weekend treat at Fateh Kachori in Delhi’s Kashmiri Gate area turned into a nightmare for dozens when a speeding Mercedes SUV drove into the popular food joint, leaving six people injured. A CCTV camera inside the eatery has captured the shocking incident that…

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Markets fall in early trade on profit-taking, foreign fund outflows

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The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 222.02 points to 73,792.53 on April 2, 2024. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Benchmark equity indices declined in early trade on April 2, halting their three days of rally, on profit-taking amid weak trends from the U.S. markets and foreign fund outflows. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 222.02 points to 73,792.53….

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“For 3-4 Years, I Haven’t Performed Well”: Riyan Parag On His Resurgence In IPL 2024

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) batting allrounder Riyan Parag pointed out his goal in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 and said that the aim is to “hit the ball”. Parag played an unbeaten knock of 54 runs from 39 balls against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday. He smashed 5 fours and 3 sixes at a strike…

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MS Dhoni Wins Hearts With Post-Match Gesture For Vizag Groundsmen

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Following his side’s loss to the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 20 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and an explosive cameo with the bat, former Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper and Indian World Cup winning legend MS Dhoni clicked a photograph with the groundstaff at Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Delhi Capitals clinched their first win…

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Mahua Moitra Says Victory Will Be Fitting Reply To Expulsion From Lok Sabha

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Mahua Moitra was expelled from the Lower House in December last year. Kolkata: Exuding confidence in securing her Krishnanagar Lok Sabha seat with a bigger margin, senior TMC leader Mahua Moitra feels that her victory would be a fitting response to the “conspiracy” to expel her from Lok Sabha last year and tarnish her reputation…

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