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Pro-Khalistan MP Jagmeet Singh’s loss in Canada could prove a boon in Indo-Canada relations

Pro-Khalistan MP Jagmeet Singh’s loss in Canada could prove a boon in Indo-Canada relations

29 Apr 2025 | 8:48 PM

Ottawa, Apr 29 (UNI) In a decisive outcome in Canada’s federal elections, pro-Khalistan leader Jagmeet Singh stepped down as New Democratic Party (NDP) leader after his party saw its worst ever poll drubbing. This could potentially be good for Indo-Canadian relations which have seen a sharp downturn in recent years, due to Canada’s pandering of Khalistani elements.

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Trump govt has shown contempt for universal human rights: Amnesty International

Trump govt has shown contempt for universal human rights: Amnesty International

29 Apr 2025 | 8:37 PM

London, Apr 29 (UNI) The first hundred days of incumbent US President Donald Trump has been "catastrophic" to racial and gender justice, global health, as also for climate action and multilateralism, Amnesty International warned in its annual report launched on Tuesday.

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Pro-Khalistan MP Jagmeet Singh’s loss in Canada could prove a boon in Indo-Canada relations

Pro-Khalistan MP Jagmeet Singh’s loss in Canada could prove a boon in Indo-Canada relations

29 Apr 2025 | 7:54 PM

Ottawa, Apr 29 (UNI) In a decisive outcome in Canada’s federal elections, pro-Khalistan leader and former Canadian Defence Minister, Jagmeet Singh’s New Democratic Party saw a sharp downturn in Ottawa's politics. This could also potentially be good for Indo-Canadian relations which have declined steeply in recent years, due to Canada’s pandering of Khalistani elements.

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2 killed, 1 wounded in blast at plant in central Iran

29 Apr 2025 | 7:45 PM

Tehran, Apr 29 (UNI) Two people were killed and another injured on Tuesday in an explosion at an industrial facility belonging to a chemical company in the central Iranian province of Isfahan, the official news agency IRNA reported.

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Australian researchers advance genetic tools to better predict inherited cancer risk

29 Apr 2025 | 6:15 PM

Sydney, Apr 29 (UNI) Medical researchers have developed advanced computational tools that significantly improve the accuracy of genetic testing for inherited cancer risk, an Australian government research institute has revealed.

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Pro-Khalistani Jagmeet Singh and his NDP suffer humiliating defeat in Canadian elections

Pro-Khalistani Jagmeet Singh and his NDP suffer humiliating defeat in Canadian elections

29 Apr 2025 | 4:05 PM

Toronto, Apr 29 (UNI) Pro-Khalistani leader Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), was defeated in the just-concluded Canadian federal elections and has resigned.

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Islamist outfit loots library in Dhaka, removes books by ‘atheist’ writers Rabindranath Tagore, Kazi Nazrul Islam

29 Apr 2025 | 4:00 PM

Dhaka, Apr 29 (UNI) An Islamist outfit in Bangladesh pillaged a library in Tangali district of Dhaka, stealing books which they claimed were written by "atheists". These included texts by Nobel Laureate poet Rabindranath Tagore and Kazi Nazrul Islam, both of whom are considered icons of national importance in the country.

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1 killed, over 40 injured in oil tanker explosion in SW Pakistan

1 killed, over 40 injured in oil tanker explosion in SW Pakistan

29 Apr 2025 | 2:21 PM

Islamabad, Apr 29 (UNI) At least one person was killed and over 40 others were injured when an oil tanker exploded in Pakistan's southwest Balochistan province on Monday, police and government officials said.

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Russian Air Defence destroys 91 Ukrainian drones since evening of Apr 28: Ministry

29 Apr 2025 | 1:08 PM

Moscow, Apr 29 (UNI) The Russian air defence systems destroyed 40 Ukrainian drones over the past night, while 91 drones were shot down since Monday evening, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday.

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Iran condemns US strikes on Yemen, including Migrant Detention Cente: FM

29 Apr 2025 | 12:15 PM

Tehran, Apr 29 (UNI) Iran categorically condemns US strikes on Yemen, in particular the strike on the African migrant detention centre in the city of Sadah, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.

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Over 20 people killed in Northeastern Nigeria from IED: Reports

29 Apr 2025 | 11:56 AM

Abuja, Apr 29 (UNI) More than 20 people were killed in Borno State in northeastern Nigeria as a result of a terrorist attack using an improvised explosive device (IED), the Vanguard news portal reported, citing a source.

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Venezuela denounces U.S. "kidnapping" its toddler

29 Apr 2025 | 11:25 AM

Caracus, Apr 29 (UNI) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela on Monday denounced the U.S. authorities for "kidnapping" a two-year-old Venezuelan girl, who was separated from her mother when "boarding a repatriation flight to Venezuela."
According to a government statement, the kidnapping of the girl named Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, committed by the United States, violated "the rights of our migrants and in contravention of international norms, and most especially the Universal Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the Charter of the United Nations."
The statement said that the United States has "once again committed the extremely serious offense of separating families and removing a minor from her emotional environment and, in particular, from her biological mother."
The father of the girl was also kidnapped and sent to a concentration camp in El Salvador without any form of trial or court action, it added.

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Death toll from Sunday's overnight U.S. airstrikes on Yemen's capital rises to 12

29 Apr 2025 | 9:56 AM

Sanaa, Apr 29 (UNI) The death toll from Sunday's overnight U.S. airstrikes on three houses in Yemen's capital Sanaa rose to 12, with 4 others injured, Houthi-controlled health authorities said in a statement late Monday night.

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Measles health alert issued for Australian state of Victoria

Measles health alert issued for Australian state of Victoria

29 Apr 2025 | 9:54 AM

Sydney, Apr 29 (UNI) Authorities in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria have issued a health alert for measles amid a spike in cases.

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Canada's Ruling Liberal Party wins Parliamentary Elections: Reports

Canada's Ruling Liberal Party wins Parliamentary Elections: Reports

29 Apr 2025 | 9:21 AM

Ottawa, Apr 29 (UNI) Canada's ruling Liberal Party, led by incumbent Prime Minister Mark Carney, has won the elections, gaining enough seats in the parliament to form a government, the CTV News broadcaster reported on Tuesday.

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