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Jailed Ex-Pak PM Imran Khan Threatens To Launch Civil Disobedience Movement

December 6, 2024 admin

Islamabad: Pakistan’s jailed former prime minister Imran Khan has issued a warning of a civil disobedience movement following massive protests led by his party that were forcibly dispersed by the police. In a post on X on Thursday, the 72-year-old Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf chief announced a five-member committee to address political prisoners’ release and push for…

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Election Commission Chief Rajiv Kumar Amid Complaints Over EVMs

December 6, 2024 admin

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar. New Delhi: The ability to praise or see the positives is on a decline, noted Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar, adding that the trend of criticism (ninda ras), on the other hand, is on the rise. The comment comes in the backdrop of the Opposition’s questions over the voting…

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Who Could Be France’s New Prime Minister?

December 6, 2024 admin

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to name a new prime minister in the “coming days” to replace Michel Barnier, who was toppled by a no confidence vote after just three months in office. Macron did not announce a name in an address to the nation late on Thursday and the appointment is no…

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Man Posing As Electrician Assaults Woman In Maharashtra, Steals Her Gold Ornaments: Cops

December 6, 2024 admin

Accused was arrested soon after and has been charged. (Representational) Thane: A 72-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed of gold ornaments allegedly by a man who came to her house in Thane’s Mira-Bhayander area posing as an electrician, a police official said on Friday. The incident took place two days ago, Naya Nagar police station…

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Mamata Banerjee Signals Readiness To Lead INDIA Bloc, Slams Its Functioning

December 6, 2024 admin

It is up to those leading the front of INDIA bloc to manage it, said Mamata Banerjee (File) Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Friday expressed dissatisfaction with the functioning of the opposition INDIA bloc, signaling her intent to take charge of the alliance if given the opportunity. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo…

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Bengaluru Man Makes Videos Of Girlfriend, Extorts Rs 2.5 Crore, Luxury Car

December 6, 2024 admin

Mohan Kumar has been arrested. Bengaluru: Faith in her boyfriend and his promise of marrying her has led to a 20-year-old from Bengaluru losing Rs 2.5 crore of her family’s money. The boyfriend used videos of him getting intimate with her to blackmail her into also giving him jewellery, expensive watches and even a high-end…

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Muhammad Now The Most Popular Name For A Baby In Great Britain, Data Shows

December 6, 2024 admin

London: 427 years after William Shakespeare wrote it for the first time in the great “tragedy” Romeo & Juliet, England is asking the quintessential question – “What’s in a name?” – And this time wondering what significance that question might hold in another 42.7 years. The Department of Statistics in the United Kingdom has revealed…

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Lewis Hamilton Fights To Keep Emotions In Check On ‘Surreal’ Mercedes Farewell

December 6, 2024 admin

File photo of Lewis Hamilton© AFP Lewis Hamilton said his final Friday practice with Mercedes had been “very surreal” as he fought to keep his emotions in check after 12 years with the team. The seven-time champion qualified fifth, splitting the Ferraris, at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix where he finished the day…

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How Poll Officers Keep Indian Democracy Ticking

December 6, 2024 admin

Transgender polling officer M Radha said inclusion is key to a successful democracy. New Delhi: They cross glaciers, lug electronic voting machines up mountains on their backs, and work in dangerous areas to ensure every last person can cast their ballot in the world’s largest democracy. Polling booth workers have, fittingly, been honoured with the…

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New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates

December 6, 2024 admin

New Zealand vs England 2nd Test Day 2 Live Score Updates© AFP New Zealand vs England 2nd Test, Day 2 Live Updates: New Zealand lost five wickets to be on the ropes in response to England’s 280 after Harry Brook smashed a century on the first day of the second Test on Friday….

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