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What’s China’s new ethnic unity law? | Explained
China officially recognises 56 ethnic groups. According to the 2020 census, the ethnic minority population crossed 125 million, or 8.89% of the national total. This includes around 11 million Uyghurs and 7 million Tibetans. | Photo Credit: Reuters A new ethnic unity law, the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, came into effect in…
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Over 2.31 lakh complaints on crimes against women, children received on help desks in Punjab
Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav. | Photo Credit: ANI More than 2.31 lakh complaints related to crimes against women and children have been received through Women Help Desks set up at police stations across Punjab, with the initiative helping make police stations more accessible and women-friendly, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader pledges revenge for slain father and predecessor
A woman walks next to a banner with a picture of Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran. File | Photo Credit: West Asia News Agency/Reuters Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said on Saturday (July 11, 2026) that avenging his slain predecessor and father was “the demand of the nation” and “must certainly”…
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Manipur CM vows arrest of all accused in killing of six Naga civilians
Two suspects have been apprehended, the Manipur CM said and added that necessary instructions have been issued to law enforcement agencies to ensure the arrest of the rest of the accused. File | Photo Credit: ANI Manipur Chief Minister Y. Khemchand Singh on Saturday (July 11, 2026) said his government was taking all steps to…
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Thirty-five honorary awards bestowed upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi by other countries | Graphics
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, and Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto embrace after a joint press conference following their meeting, at Merdeka Palace in Jakarta, Indonesia, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ — the highest civilian honour of the…
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Parasite causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ sickening Americans
Health officials have not identified the cause of contamination that generally stems from fresh produce. Symptoms often lag after infection, making it difficult to pin down the source. File image used for representational purposes only | Photo Credit: REUTERS Americans across dozens of States have fallen victim to a microscopic foodborne parasite that can cause…