Neighbourhood Unrest
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India calls for peace as Myanmar Army, pro-democracy militia continue fighting near Mizoram border
The violence has led to 5,000 nationals from the Southeast Asian country seeking refugee in Mizoram since Sunday.
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1 dead, several injured in gunfight between Myanmar Army, pro-democracy militia near Mizoram border
About 1,400 nationals from the Southeast Asian country have entered India following the violence.
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Empire strikes back? Crackdown on Imran Khan’s supporters, party leaders is foreboding sign
Some of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders and supporters could face trial under the Army Act. The creeping shadow of army rule is becoming more pronounced.
Zahid Hussain, Dawn.com
Trending
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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The BJP wants an Opposition-free Gujarat. But some are putting up a fight
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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Readers’ comments: Article on South Asia’s view of India is ‘horribly biased’
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Translated short fiction: A 73-year-old Indian man goes to Bangladesh, his ‘land of birth’ to die
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Myanmar: 100 killed in military airstrikes on opposition gathering
Junta spokesperson said the villagers were celebrating the opening of a militia body office in Sagaing region.
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In a neighbourhood in crisis, voices from India to Afghanistan converge on struggle for democracy
Journalists and activists at the Fourth Asma Jahangir Conference touched upon religious bigotry in India, Sri Lanka’s crisis, the Taliban and more.
Abdullah Zahid & Beena Sarwar
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Sri Lanka: Military storms Colombo demonstration site, protestors and journalists assaulted
Visuals from the Galle Face site near the presidential secretariat showed tents set up by protestors being dismantled and them being detained.
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Video
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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Watch: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Why Sri Lankan protesters are chanting an anthem about crows
The chant mocks the Rajapaksas who have driven the country into an economic morass.
Raknish Wiljewardene, Qz.com & Yolani Fernando, Qz.com
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Sri Lanka imposes 36-hour nationwide curfew amid protests over economic crisis
During the lockdown, Sri Lankans are not allowed to step out of their homes, except for essential services.
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Sri Lankan president declares emergency amid protests over economic crisis
The president can detain citizens, take possession of any property and search any premises under the emergency rules.
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The Reel
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Watch: Manoj Bajpayee’s hundredth movie ‘Bhaiyya Ji’ is a revenge drama
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Start the week with a film: Why ‘Manjummel Boys’ was a blockbuster
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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Bangladesh violence: Police arrest man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal
Iqbal Hossain, who had been absconding, was found near Sugandha beach area of Cox’s Bazar.
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Bangladesh violence: Police identify man who placed Quran at Durga Puja pandal
Mob violence started after rumours spread through social media that the Quran had been desecrated.
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Bangladesh violence: Vishva Hindu Parishad calls for nationwide protest against attack on Hindus
In a statement, they urged the United Nations to send peacekeeping forces to Bangladesh.
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The Field
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IPL 2024: Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten ton helps Mumbai secure much-needed win over Hyderabad
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India tour of Bangladesh: Visitors register commanding win in rain-affected fourth T20I
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Table Tennis, Saudi Smash: Manika Batra stuns world No 2 Wang Manyu; Desai-Ghorpade beat fifth seeds
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Boxing, Asian U22 & Youth C’ships: Brijesh Tamta, Aryan Hooda shine as India bag five gold medals
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Olympics, Athletics: India’s men’s and women’s 4x400m relay teams make the cut for Paris Games 2024