Canada to Take in 20,000 Afghan Refugees Targeted by Taliban

Several plane-loads of asylum seekers have already departed with the first one landing Friday in Toronto

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Hizbul Mujahideen Terrorist Arrested in J-K's Kishtwar, Terror Hideout Busted in Doda

The Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday busted a terrorist hideout at Tanta forest in Doda district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition from an underground dump.

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Sarus Crane Population in Bhoj on the Rise Due to Community Effort

The collective efforts of farmers around Madhya Pradesh’s Bhoj wetlands have led to the reversal in the decline of the population of the endangered bird

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Mumbai Local Trains for Fully Jabbed: From E-pass to Grace Period for Early Booking, Your Travel Guidebook is Here

A total of 18,324 passengers underwent the verification process at BMC help desks at 53 railway stations between 7 am to 3 pm, and 17,758 passengers.

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US Issues New Terrorism Threat Warning Ahead of 9/11 Anniversary

The National Terrorism Advisory System Bulletin said the United States faces a "heightened threat environment" from both domestic terrorists "and those inspired or motivated by foreign terrorists

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Afghanistan News LIVE: Taliban Near Kabul But Pentagon Says City Not Facing 'Imminent Threat'; Prez Ghani May Address Nation

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Resolution Reintroduced In US Congress To Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal To Mahatma Gandhi

The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States.

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'Won't Let Anyone Use Afghan Soil': Taliban Assures it Will Not Harm India, Embassies or Diplomats

There is no danger from our side to embassies and diplomats. We don't let Afghan soil be used against any country, Taliban spokesperson Muhammed Suhail Shaheen said.

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James Hormel, America’s First Openly Gay Ambassador, Dies at 88

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Coronavirus News LIVE Updates: Health Ministry Gears for Third Wave, Releases Over Rs 7,200 Crore from Emergency Fund; SII Chairman Bats for Booster Shots

SII chairman Poonawalla was not in favour of mixing two different vaccines and criticized the Union government for banning exports of vaccines.

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Haitian Judge Overseeing Mose Slaying Case Withdraws

Port-Au-Prince (AP) The Haitian judge assigned to oversee the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Mose has withdrawn from the case citing personal reasons, a decision that might delay the much-anticipated probe. Judge Mathieu Chanlatte, who was named to oversee the case less than a week ago, announced his decision in a letter, the dean of the Court of First Instance in Port-au-Prince, Magistrate Bernard Saint-Vil, said on Friday. Saint-Vil told The Associated Press he will choose a judge to replace Chanlatte in the coming days, likely early next week..

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A Madonna Who Shows the Beauty in Going Overboard

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Education Secretary criticizes Republican governors over ban on masks in schools.

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Fearing Kabul’s Fall, U.S. Officials Implore Afghans to ‘Fight’

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Nanci Griffith, Singer Who Mixed Folk and Country, Dies at 68

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Former Brazil Congresswoman Goes To Jail On Charges Of Killing Husband

Flordelis dos Santos de Souza, a former Brazilian congresswoman accused of orchestrating the execution of her husband in June 2019, was arrested on Friday evening after being stripped of her parliamentary immunity.

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Venezuelan Government And Opposition Talks Open In Mexico City

Representatives of the Venezuelan government and the opposition began a round of talks on Friday in Mexico City with the aim of overcoming Venezuela's acute political and economic crisis.

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Haitian Judge Overseeing Moïse Slaying Case Withdraws

The Haitian judge assigned to oversee the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Mose has withdrawn from the case citing personal reasons, a decision that might delay the muchanticipated probe.

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Aaj Ka Panchang, August 14, 2021: Check Out Tithi, Shubh Muhurat, Rahu Kaal and Other Details for Saturday

Hindu Panchang, August 14, 2021: It is an auspicious day to buy gold, diamond and silver jewellery or to invest in property and vehicles

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Resolution Reintroduced In US Congress To Posthumously Award Congressional Gold Medal To Mahatma Gandhi

An influential US lawmaker from New York on Friday reintroduced a resolution in the US House of Representatives to posthumously award the prestigious Congressional Gold Medal to Mahatma Gandhi in recognition of his promotion of peace and nonviolence. The Congressional Gold Medal is the highest civilian award in the United States. Mahatma Gandhi's historic Satyagraha (Sanskrit for soul-force) movement of nonviolent resistance inspired a nation and the world. His example energizes us to devote ourselves to the service of others, Congresswoman Carolyn B. Maloney said after she introduced a resolution in this regard in the US House of Representatives.

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Top American Senators And Astronaut Sunita Williams Greet Indians On The Occasion Of 75th Independence Day

Top American Senators, including Republican John Cornyn and Democrat Mark Warner, along with astronaut Sunita Williams on Friday greeted people of India and the Indian-Americans on the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, noting that the relationship between the world's two biggest democracies is more important now than ever. I want to congratulate the people in India on 75 years of Independence. The strength of the relationship between the world's two biggest democracies is more important now than ever, said Warner, Co-Chair of the powerful Senate India Caucus. This is the largest bilateral caucus in the United States Senate.

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