British Sikhs are challenging a new Islamophobia definition that they argue misrepresents history and curtails free speech. The Network of Sikh Organisations contends it hinders discussions about Sikh martyrs who resisted Mughal emperors. This contested definition, already adopted by the Labour party, may affect future race equality legislation and historical discourse.
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States are expected to address high GST on health and life insurance but fear insurers may not pass benefits to consumers without an anti-profiteering body. Efforts focus on reducing tax burdens, especially for health insurance, while ensuring companies don’t pocket the savings, amid rising premiums post-Covid.
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At the Paris Paralympics, Indian athlete Praveen Kumar broke the Asian record to win gold in the men’s T64 high jump event. The Noida native achieved a season-best jump of 2.08 meters. Derek Loccident from the USA secured silver with a leap of 2.06 meters, while Temurbek Giyazov from Uzbekistan claimed bronze with 2.03...
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Chad Richards, 23, faces first-degree intentional homicide charges for fatally shooting Kara Welsh, a 21-year-old national gymnastics champion. The incident happened in Richards’ apartment near the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater campus. According to Richards, he shot Welsh during an argument because he feared for his life.
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A 20-year-old Pakistani national residing in Canada was arrested for plotting a terrorist attack on a Jewish center in New York City. Muhammad Shahzeb Khan planned the attack for October 7 and sought to kill as many Jewish people as possible in the name of ISIS. He faces charges of providing material support to...
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Omar Abdullah, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, drew parallels between the 1999 IC814 hijacking and the 1989 kidnapping of Rubaiya Syed. He explained how releasing terrorists for Rubaiya set a precedent for future negotiations. Abdullah also clarified that the J&K government had no role in Afzal Guru’s execution.
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