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Punjab’s Dalits power politics with the purse

For generations, caste hierarchy in rural Punjab was written into society’s architecture, much like in other parts of India. Guru Ghar in Chak Hakim village of Phagwara is seen as a symbol of rising social, economic, religious, and political assertiveness of the Dalits, finds Vikas Vasudeva.

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Trump cancels Iran attack, citing progress in negotiations

President Trump said Saturday night that he has called off a potential attack on Iran due to progress in negotiations between the two nations. The big picture: There had been indications from some U.S. officials that an attack on Iran's infrastructure was possible, all in an effort to get the Iranians to agree to the U.S.' terms in…

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UK court rejects challenge against new Chinese embassy in London

An English court on Friday threw out a challenge against planning permission for a Chinese “mega” embassy in central London, but residents seeking to block the contentious project vowed to fight on. A campaign group of local residents and businesses had taken their case to the High Court, backed by opposition politicians and Hong Kong […]

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14 Afghan migrants found dead in desert

• Vehicle broke down in Nimroz; group pressed on toward Iran on foot • Bodies found buried beneath sand HERAT: The bodies of 14 Afghans attempting to reach Iran were found in a scorching desert in…

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