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Hijab as ‘choice’: When 15 girls were left to die in a raging fire just because they were not ‘appropriately dressed’

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In 2002, 15 Muslim school girls died as they were not allowed to escape a burning school building by Religious Police for not wearing hijab, rescuers were not allowed to help them because 'touching' women was not allowed.
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Ukraine President Zelenskyy offers weapons to civilians, says anyone can take arms and defend the country

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Before Russia launched the full-scale invasion, President Putin had asked Ukrainian soldiers to lay down weapons and go home to their families.
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From being concerned about India’s judicial process as Russia started a war to Ukranian Ambassador’s speech: How UN is losing its significance

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The Ukrainian Ambassador to UN blasted the Ambassador of Russia for launching the attack on his country
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Ukraine requests PM Modi to intervene and hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end military operation

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Ukrainian Ambassador Igor Polikha said India has a special relationship with Russia, and given PM Modi's status, Putin may listen to him.
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Pakistani minister says Imran Khan will still meet Putin in Moscow but in private, earlier reports said he is returning home without the meeting

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Pakistani federal minister Fawad Hussain denied reports that Imran Khan is returning from Moscow without meeting Putin
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Ukraine says Russian troops attacked border units with help from Belarus: Details

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The Russian troops crossed Belarus to enter Ukraine from North, said Ukraine's Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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US truckers launch ‘People’s Convoy’ journey to Washington DC in protest of Covid-19 mandates

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US Truckers follow Canada model, launch 'People's convoy' to Washington DC to protest against Covid restrictions.
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Ukraine air space closed amid air attack from Russia: Air India flight sent to evacuate students turned back towards Delhi

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After Ukraine took a decision to block civilian flights in its airspace, Air India flight AI1947 is returning to Delhi
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Putin tells Ukrainian soldiers to lay down arms and go home, warns NATO and USA not to interfere

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Russian President urged asked Ukrainian soldiers to lay down arms, and go back home to their families.
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Explosions seen in Ukraine minutes after Putin declares war live on tv, read details

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Notably, United Nations Security Council was holding a meeting in New York at the same time and the members had pleaded Putin not to initiate the attack.
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