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Indian officials impose new lockdown to tackle dangerous levels of air pollution in Delhi
Nov 17, 2021 10:39India stepped up efforts on Wednesday to combat high levels of pollution in New Delhi that threaten the lives of residents and others nearby, ordering a temporary halt to operations of five power stations and longer school closures.
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India denounced for using civilians as human shields in Kashmir
Nov 16, 2021 13:08Indian government has come under attack from politicians and activists for using civilians as "human shields” in the Indian-controlled Kashmir.
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Former Indian Foreign Minister's house set ablaze by Hindu extremists
Nov 16, 2021 09:29Former Indian foreign minister’s home was vandalised and set on fire by Hindu extremists, days after his new book, which drew a parallel between “Hindutva" and Daesh, sparked controversy.
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Russia starts delivery of S-400 missile defense systems to India despite US sanctions risk
Nov 15, 2021 05:30In a boost to India’s air defense capabilities, Russia says it has started the delivery of S-400 Triumf air defense systems to the South Asian country, defying the risk of possible US sanctions.
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At least 26 Maoist rebels killed in gun battle with Indian forces
Nov 14, 2021 05:49At least 26 Maoist rebels have been killed in a fierce gun battle with Indian government forces in a remote forest region in the central State of Maharashtra.
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Authorities say at least 41 killed in heavy rains across southern India, Sri Lanka
Nov 11, 2021 08:20Heavy rains across southern India and Sri Lanka have killed at least 41 people, authorities said on Thursday, with weather forecasters expecting the downpours to ease in the next few days as stricken communities pumped out the deluge.
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India deploys additional troops in Kashmir
Nov 11, 2021 08:10New Delhi has sent thousands of additional forces to the Indian-administered Kashmir, after the deadly October violence in the region that killed nearly 40 people.
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Iran at India forum: US, allied invaders must be held to account for Afghanistan woes
Nov 10, 2021 08:11Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Ali Shamkhani said the United States and its coalition allies must be held accountable for the myriad of crises Afghanistan is facing today, adding the “least responsibility” they bear is to compensate for all the damage they have inflicted on the Afghan people over the past two decades.
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Iran to partake in Delhi Regional Security Dialogue
Nov 08, 2021 10:53Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani will take part in the third edition of Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan this week.
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India bolsters military deployment along Himalaya border with China
Nov 03, 2021 17:18India has ramped up military deployment in a remote Himalayan region at the center of a border dispute with China.