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Iran: Powerful Shiite Muslim nation with regional reach

PARIS: Iran is the world's largest Shiite country whose main Muslim rival is Sunni kingpin Saudi Arabia.Here is some background…

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Pakistan journalist apologises for remarks against army

ISLAMABAD: A prominent Pakistani journalist, who was taken off air indefinitely for making hard-hitting remarks against the country's powerful military…

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Russia expected to outlaw Alexei Navalny’s groups

MOSCOW: A Moscow court is expected on Wednesday to outlaw the organizations founded by Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, part…

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First ‘truly complete human genome’ sequenced; India software plays key role

BENGALURU: In what could be the largest improvement to the human reference genome since its initial release 20 years ago,…

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Uddhav Thackeray-PM Modi meet: Shiv Sena says it values personal relations

MUMBAI: The Shiv Sena on Wednesday said it has always valued personal relations irrespective of political affiliations and Tuesday's one-on-meeting…

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Navies of India, Thailand begin 3-day coordinated patrol in Andaman Sea

NEW DELHI: The Indian and Thai navies on Wednesday kicked off a three-day coordinated patrol in the Andaman Sea in…

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Marriage with Nikhil Jain not legal, our separation happened long back: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan

NEW DELHI: TMC MP Nusrat Jahan said on Wednesday that her marriage with Nikhil Jain was not legal and they…

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Over 1.33 crore Covid vaccine doses still available with states: Centre

NEW DELHI: More than 1.33 crore Covid-19 vaccine doses are still available with states and union territories and over 3…

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Agriculture minister says govt ready to talk with farmer unions; asks them to share objection on farm laws

NEW DELHI: Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Wednesday said the government is ready to resume talks with protesting…

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Tomar’s statement over talks with farmers reflective of power-drunk govt: Congress

JIND: Congress general secretary Randeep Surjewala on Wednesday condemned Union agriculture minister Narendra Tomar's statement over talks with agitating farmers,…

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