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Everything To Know About Taliban's New "Vice And Virtue" Law In Afghanistan
The Taliban government's new law to "promote virtue and prevent vice" has codified their austere rules for Afghan society, dictating strict controls according to their vision of Islam.
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Taliban Told To "Include Women" In Public Life At Their First UN Meet
Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on Monday as she defended a decision to sideline civil society groups at official talks in Doha.
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Japan's Princess Aiko, 22, To Start Working At Red Cross After Graduation
Princess Aiko, 22, is set to start working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after completing her graduation from Tokyo's Gakushuin University.
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Japan Opens Hotline For Male Sex Abuse Victims After Boyband Scandal
The Japanese government will set up a hotline for male victims of sexual abuse, a minister announced on Tuesday, as the country grapples with an abuse scandal at the biggest boyband agency.
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"State Of Border" Will Determine India-China Ties: S Jaishankar
The state of the border will determine the state of the India-China relationship, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
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Ahmedabad University's Professor Becomes First Indian Social Psychologist on Psychology Society
To advance psychology as a science in Asia, Professor Singh played critical roles at the national level in India through the University Grants Commission and in Asia through the Asian Association of Social Psychology.
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Joe Biden To Host Summit Of Quad Countries This Year: White House
Kurt Campbell made the remarks at an event hosted by the Asia Society think tank.
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Auto Expo 2020 Witnesses A Footfall Of Over 1 Lakh Visitors On Sunday
The 2020 Auto Expo is underway and has witnessed over 70 unveils at the biennial event over two days. The auto show was opened to the public on Friday, February 7, 2020, and has managed to pull a strong crowd ever since. According to the data shared by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the first public day saw over 70,000 visit...
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Asia Bibi Calls For Reform In Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who was freed from death row by the Supreme Court in a high-profile sacrilege case last year that polarised the society, has called for reforms in the country's "harsh" blasphemy law, according to a media report.
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Southeast Asia Faces 'Massive' Drugs Menace: Phillippines President Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned Southeast Asian leaders on Saturday they were facing a "massive" illegal drug menace that could destroy their societies, as he called for a united response.
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Government Has Its Hands Full In Implementing Key Reforms: Arun Jaitley
India has its "hands full" in bringing about structural changes and implementing key reforms to boost economic growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said and hoped that the country will be able to improve its growth this year from the 7.6 per cent achieved last fiscal.
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Global Economic Situation Grim, Worrisome: Arun Jaitley
The global economic situation is "grim" and "worrisome" that has prompted the nations to put up "firewalls" around their own systems to save themselves from the slowdown and grow within the limitations, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said.
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West Africa At Highest Risk Of Bat-To-Human Virus Spread: Study
Sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from bat viruses jumping to humans and causing new diseases that could lead to deadly outbreaks, scientists warned today.
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Chanda Kochhar, 2 Indian-Americans Selected For Asia Game Changer Awards
ICICI bank CEO Chanda Kochhar is among three Indians selected for this year's Asia Game Changer awards given by Asia Society to honour "true leaders making a positive contribution to the future of Asia."
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Nepal Issues First Transgender Passport
Nepal issued its first transgender passport today in a move which rights groups hailed as a breakthrough.
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Everything To Know About Taliban's New "Vice And Virtue" Law In Afghanistan
The Taliban government's new law to "promote virtue and prevent vice" has codified their austere rules for Afghan society, dictating strict controls according to their vision of Islam.
-
Taliban Told To "Include Women" In Public Life At Their First UN Meet
Taliban authorities were told women must be included in public life, UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo said on Monday as she defended a decision to sideline civil society groups at official talks in Doha.
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Japan's Princess Aiko, 22, To Start Working At Red Cross After Graduation
Princess Aiko, 22, is set to start working at the Japanese Red Cross Society in April after completing her graduation from Tokyo's Gakushuin University.
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Japan Opens Hotline For Male Sex Abuse Victims After Boyband Scandal
The Japanese government will set up a hotline for male victims of sexual abuse, a minister announced on Tuesday, as the country grapples with an abuse scandal at the biggest boyband agency.
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"State Of Border" Will Determine India-China Ties: S Jaishankar
The state of the border will determine the state of the India-China relationship, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday.
-
Ahmedabad University's Professor Becomes First Indian Social Psychologist on Psychology Society
To advance psychology as a science in Asia, Professor Singh played critical roles at the national level in India through the University Grants Commission and in Asia through the Asian Association of Social Psychology.
-
Joe Biden To Host Summit Of Quad Countries This Year: White House
Kurt Campbell made the remarks at an event hosted by the Asia Society think tank.
-
Auto Expo 2020 Witnesses A Footfall Of Over 1 Lakh Visitors On Sunday
The 2020 Auto Expo is underway and has witnessed over 70 unveils at the biennial event over two days. The auto show was opened to the public on Friday, February 7, 2020, and has managed to pull a strong crowd ever since. According to the data shared by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the first public day saw over 70,000 visit...
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Asia Bibi Calls For Reform In Pakistan Blasphemy Law
Asia Bibi, a Pakistani Christian woman who was freed from death row by the Supreme Court in a high-profile sacrilege case last year that polarised the society, has called for reforms in the country's "harsh" blasphemy law, according to a media report.
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Southeast Asia Faces 'Massive' Drugs Menace: Phillippines President Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned Southeast Asian leaders on Saturday they were facing a "massive" illegal drug menace that could destroy their societies, as he called for a united response.
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Government Has Its Hands Full In Implementing Key Reforms: Arun Jaitley
India has its "hands full" in bringing about structural changes and implementing key reforms to boost economic growth, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said and hoped that the country will be able to improve its growth this year from the 7.6 per cent achieved last fiscal.
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Global Economic Situation Grim, Worrisome: Arun Jaitley
The global economic situation is "grim" and "worrisome" that has prompted the nations to put up "firewalls" around their own systems to save themselves from the slowdown and grow within the limitations, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has said.
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West Africa At Highest Risk Of Bat-To-Human Virus Spread: Study
Sub-Saharan Africa and South East Asia are most at risk from bat viruses jumping to humans and causing new diseases that could lead to deadly outbreaks, scientists warned today.
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Chanda Kochhar, 2 Indian-Americans Selected For Asia Game Changer Awards
ICICI bank CEO Chanda Kochhar is among three Indians selected for this year's Asia Game Changer awards given by Asia Society to honour "true leaders making a positive contribution to the future of Asia."
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Nepal Issues First Transgender Passport
Nepal issued its first transgender passport today in a move which rights groups hailed as a breakthrough.
