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Bangladesh: Why Indian Muslims’ voice against anti-Hindu violence matters
It is reassuring to see some noted Indian Muslim intellectuals and scholars including a few Ulema come out and call spade a spade.
Over 100 Hazaras protesting Kabul suicide bombing detained by Delhi Police for 7 Hours
Image: Twitter/ @REhsan2021New Delhi: After being detained by police in Delhi...
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India ranks high in cumulative excess Covid-deaths: Lancet report
A global report looking at excess deaths during the pandemic period put India in a harsh light
Aurat March: Highlight of International Women’s Day celebrations in Pakistan
Pakistan’s women’s collective succeeded in overturning administrative attempts to curb the popular women’s march in Lahore
Baby bowls over India, Pakistan cricket teams
Indian cricket team wins match, but gets floored by Pakistan captain’s baby
Bangladesh: Police register complaints over alleged desecration of temples
Hindu community staged protests demanding that the culprits behind the alleged desecration of three temples be arrested
When will Indian fishworkers be assured of their safety on high seas?
National Fishworkers Forum India, Pakistan India Peoples’ Forum for Peace & Democracy condemn firing on Indian fishworkers by Pakistan’s maritime security agency
Afghanistan: Bullet riddled bodies of women activists found in Mazar-e-Sharif
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South Asian peace activists express solidarity with Bangladesh
The group has urged the Government of Bangladesh to reconstruct all places of worship, provide compensation to those affected
Don’t consider yourselves as minorities: Sheikh Hasina reassures Hindus
High Commission in close contact with authorities, India notes Bangladesh government's prompt response to attack on Hindu temples
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