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  US softens UN Ukraine resolution, clashes with Europe over Russia's withdrawal

  World | February 22, 2025 11:47 IST

  The US has proposed a softer UN resolution on the Russia-Ukraine war, clashing with Europe's demand for Moscow's immediate withdrawal. As tensions rise ahead of the UN vote, the Trump administration's shifting stance on Ukraine adds to the divide.

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  Kerala Assembly passes resolution against 'one nation, one election' proposal in country

  India | October 10, 2024 14:05 IST

  The high-level committee led by former President Ramnath Kovind had recommended simultaneous elections for the Lok Sabha and state assemblies as the first step, followed by synchronised local body polls within 100 days.

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  Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to visit violence-hit Manipur, work towards peaceful resolution

  India | August 15, 2024 18:35 IST

  Rahul Gandhi said that he met a group of Manipuri people living in Delhi who shared their heartbreaking struggles since ethnic clashes broke out in the northeastern state.

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  West Bengal Assembly passes resolution to scrap NEET, seeks new entrance test for medical aspirants

  July 24, 2024 23:07 IST

  The resolution, passed in the state assembly urged the West Bengal government to resume conducting joint entrance examinations in the state.

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  Karnataka: Siddaramaiah Cabinet gives nod for resolution against NEET, say sources

  Karnataka | July 22, 2024 23:46 IST

  The development comes amid a huge outrage over paper leaks and irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET). Also, recently, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar had appealed to the Centre to scrap the NEET and allow states to conduct their own entrance tests.

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  US proposes UN resolution for temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, opposes Rafah invasion

  World | February 20, 2024 12:18 IST

  The US has expressed concerns that a major ground offensive into Rafah would result in further harm to civilians and their further displacement. Washington has been calling on Israel for some time to reduce civilian casualties and provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians.

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  Pakistan Senate passes resolution seeking to delay February 8 general elections

  World | January 05, 2024 16:41 IST

  Independent Senator Dilawar Khan expressed “great concern” over recent attempts on the lives of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Fazlur Rehman and others. He also took note of the alarming spike in attacks on security forces and citizens, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan.

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  Israel-Hamas war: UNSC adopts watered-down resolution to boost humanitarian aid in Gaza, US abstains

  World | December 23, 2023 10:04 IST

  The resolution came amid global outrage over the rising death count of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, which has already crossed 20,000, and a worsening humanitarian crisis. The US and Israel oppose a ceasefire, believing it would only benefit Hamas.

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  India votes in favour of UN resolution expressing concern at Israeli occupation of Syrian Golan

  World | November 29, 2023 16:03 IST

  The Golan Heights region in southwest Syria was occupied by Israel during the Six-Day War in June 1967. The UN resolution was adopted by 91 members in favour, eight against and 62 abstentions with the US and UK among the countries voting against it.

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  Israel-Hamas war: UN Security Council overcomes deadlock, passes resolution on 'humanitarian pauses'

  World | November 16, 2023 16:12 IST

  This comes after four failed attempts at the UN Security Council to allow humanitarian access for Gazans in the month-long conflict. The US has demanded a clear condemnation of the Hamas' October 7 attack, while Russia seeks a call for a ceasefire.

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  China, Russia to work on two-state solution to resolve conflict between Israel and Palestine

  World | October 21, 2023 15:02 IST

  Both China and Russia are key rivals of the United States and have long-standing ties with Palestine. Their leaders have urged for an immediate ceasefire of hostilities, with Beijing criticising Israel for going "beyond the scope of self-defence".

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  Rajya Sabha unanimously adopts resolution congratulating scientists on success of Chandrayaan-3

  India | September 21, 2023 9:35 IST

  Chandrayaan-3: Applauding India’s achievements beyond the lunar surface, Jagdeep Dhankhar reminded the House that India’s Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) had successfully reached the Red Planet on its maiden attempt in 2014.

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  Putin urges for 'peaceful resolution' in Niger after military coup in telephonic call with Mali Prez

  World | August 15, 2023 22:52 IST

  "In particular, [they] emphasized the need to settle the situation around the Republic of Niger exclusively by peaceful political and diplomatic means," said the Kremlin in a statement.

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  Kerala Assembly adopts resolution to rename state as 'Keralam', appeals to Centre

  India | August 09, 2023 17:21 IST

  The resolution was moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan who urged the central government to change the state's name to 'Keralam' in all languages included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India.

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  US, UK to vote against UN resolution condemning religious hatred after Quran burning incident

  World | July 12, 2023 8:56 IST

  During the urgent hearing at the UN Human Rights Council, some speakers asserted that religious defamation laws imposed censorship and resulted in stifling freedom of expression and dissent.

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  Georgia becomes first US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia

  World | April 01, 2023 14:22 IST

  Georgia legislature passed the first ever County Resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry.

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  New Year Resolutions for 2023: Staying Healthy, Taking up a hobby to Loving yourself

  Lifestyle | December 26, 2022 14:53 IST

  New Year Resolutions for 2023: Keep yourself motivated to stay on track. You know what works best for you. It could be the company of a friend or reading an inspiring fitness/travel story.

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  Resolution introduced in US Congress to designate April 14 as National Sikh Day

  World | March 31, 2022 9:44 IST

  Observing that the Sikh community, which began immigrating into US over 100 yrs ago, has played an important role in developing the United States; the resolution supports designation of ‘‘National Sikh Day’’ to honor and celebrate the important role played by Sikh community in strengthening and inspiring the people of the United States.

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  Resolution introduced in US House to recognise historical, religious significance of Diwali

  World | November 03, 2021 9:05 IST

  Recognising the historical and religious significance of Diwali, the resolution expresses its deepest respect for Indian-Americans and Indian diaspora throughout the world on this significant occasion, Krishnamoorthi said.

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  UNSC adopts resolution on peacekeeping transitions

  World | September 10, 2021 13:38 IST

  It further emphasizes that in order to be sustainable, the transition planning process should take into account broad challenges, including risks to stability, governance, and the rule of law, as well as the political, economic, development, humanitarian, and human rights context.