Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Nadia Murad, A Yazidi Woman Who Was Captured By ISIS

BAGHDAD: The 2018 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to renowned gynecologist Denis Mukwege and Yezidi (Ezidi) human rights activist, Nadia Murad, for their efforts to end the use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and armed conflict. The award was announced Friday at the Norwegian Nobel Institute in Oslo. The recipient is chosen by a committee of five people elected by the Norwegian Parliament. There were 331 candidates for the Nobel Peace Prize for 2018 the second highest number ever. Of those, 216 were individuals and 115 were…

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Election In MP, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh, Mizoram And Telangana From November 12 To December 7; Results On December 11

NEW DELHI: The Election Commission Saturday announced dates for the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Mizoram and Telangana. The Election Commission today announced a single phase election in Madhya Pradesh and Mizoram, and a two-phase election in Chhattisgarh all of which will be held in November. Rajasthan and Telangana will also have a single phase election on December 7. ECI chairman clarifies that certain compulsion forced the commission to change the timing of the press conference to announce the election dates earlier in the day. The chairman declines…

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Paradise On Earth: A Spiritual Amalgamation Of Faith And Culture

By: Vijay Kumar Verma, Editor-ICN Group SHIMLA: We had heard a lot about the Hazrat Bal shrine and in the movies like Mission Kashmir had a glimpse of the historical monument. But before venturing out for the visit to the shrine, we are little dreaded lest there be any untoward incident in the area. But my friend assures that the tourists are never targeted as they infuse life into the economy of industry. Moreover, he tells that Muslims at large were peace lovers barring a few misguided youngsters. Still with…

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Fuel Prices Start Rising Again, Rs 87.15/Litre In Mumbai, Diesel At Rs 76.75/Litre

MUMBAI: Several states had announced reduction in fuel prices by cutting sales tax/VAT. The announcement by states came after the Centre decided to reduce petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2.50 per litre on Thursday. In Mumbai, petrol is up 18 paise and is now being retailed at Rs 87.15 per litre.Owing to a cut in taxes by the Maharashtra government. The price of diesel in Mumbai is down by 70 paise and the fuel is being sold at Rs 76.75 per litre.The Maharashtra government on Friday announced a relief…

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PM Modi Addresses Rally In Rajasthan’ Ajmer

AJMER: PM Modi is addressing a public rally in Ajmer on Saturday to mark the completion of Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje’s state-wide ‘Gaurav Yatra’ that began in August ahead of the Assembly elections. This is the first political rally of the Prime Minister in Rajasthan, where Assembly polls will be held later this year. State BJP President Madan Lal Saini said that the PM will also visit the Brahma temple in Pushkar. On the other hand, Congress president Rahul Gandhi is addressing a rally in poll-bound Madhya Pradesh.Ahead of elections in…

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India Signs $5.43-Billion Deal To Buy 5 Advanced S-400 Missile Systems From Russia

The S-400 is one of the world’s most advanced long-range air defence systems. It can engage up to 36 targets at a time and simultaneously launch 72 missiles.  NEW DELHI: India signed a $5.43 billion deal to purchase five advanced S-400 surface-to-air missile systems from Russia, overriding a threat of sanctions from the US. The deal was finalized after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi. India now risks being sanctioned under Washington’s Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA), which…

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