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  • Nagaland by-poll nominations found valid
  • Jammu GMC’s IEC clears decks for 226 research projects
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  • 'Is PM Modi's Sabka Vishwas just hollow slogan', Congress asks BJP
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  • Maha CM should visit Aurangabad: VBA
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Afghan military says killed 11 Talibs in Balkh, including commander

Kabul, October 17 (Sputnik) - The Afghan National Army’s Shaheen Corps said on Saturday that they had killed 11 Taliban militants in recent clashes in the northern Balkh province.
The fighting took place on Friday night in Hairatan and Chimtal districts. Among those killed militants is Mullah Shakur, a commander of the elite Red Unit.
The Taliban have yet to comment on the clashes.
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India gives nod to clinical trial of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

India gives nod to clinical trial of Russia's Sputnik V vaccine

17 Oct 2020 | 7:08 PM

Moscow, Oct 17 (UNI) Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and Dr Reddy said on Saturday that he had received a green light from the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI) to conduct Phase 2 and 3 trial of Russia's COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V.

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Thailand records first domestic corona cases in over 1 month

17 Oct 2020 | 5:53 PM

Bangkok, Oct 17 (UNI) Thailand on Saturday registered domestic cases of the COVID-19 infection for the first time since September 10, the Health Ministry said on Saturday.

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Arden wins NZ general elections

Arden wins NZ general elections

17 Oct 2020 | 5:45 PM

Wellington, Oct 17 (UNI) The New Zealand Labour Party led by Jacinda Arden claimed a landslide victory in the country's general elections on Saturday, winning nearly 50 per cent of the votes polled.

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At least 12 al-Shabab militants killed in central Somali region

At least 12 al-Shabab militants killed in central Somali region

17 Oct 2020 | 4:47 PM

Mogadishu, Oct 17 (UNI) The Somali National Army (SNA) killed members of al-Shabab fighters in an operation in the central region of Hiran, a military official said on Saturday.

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Pak: Khan defiant, says no NRO for opposition

Pak: Khan defiant, says no NRO for opposition

17 Oct 2020 | 4:16 PM

Islamabad, Oct 17(UNI) Taking on the Opposition, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday ruled out the possibility of giving the newly formed opposition alliance called Peoples Democratic Movement (PDM) any kind of concession which political pundits believe will give him space to maneuver and possibly help him complete his tenure as prime minister.

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