India confirmed that a Kerala man serving in the Russian army died amid the Ukraine conflict, while another was injured and is being treated in Moscow. The Ministry of External Affairs has requested the early discharge of the remaining Indian nationals and is working with Russian authorities for the repatriation of the deceased and injured.
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The Allahabad high court has stayed the arrest of Samajwadi Party MP Ziaur Rahman Barq in connection with the violence in Sambhal district. The court refused to quash the FIR and instructed Barq to cooperate with the investigation, noting that specific arrest guidelines must be adhered to if he is taken into custody.
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Sex workers on Delhi's GB Road, the city's red-light area, face severe living conditions, including poor sanitation, unreliable electricity, and overcrowded rooms. Despite their struggles, they remain marginalized, with political leaders rarely addressing their issues during election campaigns. Many of these women, who live without basic amenities and social support, hope that the new government will finally address their long-standing problems. GB Road, historically a trading hub, now houses... Expand
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