An Iranian deputy minister said “some people” were poisoning schoolgirls in the holy city of Qom with the aim of shutting down education for girls, state media reported.
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SpaceX postpones new rocket launch at last minute
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch to the International Space Station was postponed yesterday, with officials citing problems with ground systems.
AAP launch protests across India against Manish Sisodia’s arrest
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) today decided to hold massive protests across the country against the arrest of Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.
Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy announces Presidential bid
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India, Singapore link digital payments for cross-border deals
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Russia hits Kyiv’s largest oil refinery in fresh attack
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Turkey-Syria quake: Survivors still being rescued as death toll crosses 45,000
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Indian American techie Neal Mohan to take over as YouTube CEO
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