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Who is Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Pakistan’s foreign minister, who made controversial remarks on PM Narendra Modi?
Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman, became his country’s youngest foreign minister in April this year. He has irked India with his recent remarks on PM Narendra Modi, leading to a response from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and protests by BJP workers
Beijing reports first Covid-19 deaths as China eases curbs, crematoriums run 24X7
China’s national health authority has not reported any official Covid-19 deaths since withdrawing many of its domestic restrictions on December 7. The last official deaths were reported on December 3, in Shandong and Sichuan provinces
Dear Samuel Huntington, move on! The real clash of civilisations is between India and China
As India and China rise, the real clash of civilisations may take place between these two last surviving civilisations. Historically too, the battle seems imminent. Provided China gets back its original civilisational moorings
India vs Bangladesh: Pujara and Gill's tons and other top moments from Day 3 of Chattogram Test
Team India set Bangladesh a mammoth 513 runs to win after collecting a 254-run first-innings lead on Day 3 of the first Test at Chattogram.
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Ranji Trophy: Ishant fails to bowl due to 'unspecified injury' as Maharashtra crush Delhi; Bengal defeat UP
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India vs Bangladesh: 'Special moment for any player,' says Shubman Gill after scoring maiden Test ton at Chattogram
Gill brought up his maiden Test hundred on Day 3 of the first Test against Bangladesh to help India declare on 258/2 and set an imposing 513-run target.
India vs Bangladesh: Didn't feel like I hadn't played Test cricket for a while, says Kuldeep after 5/40 at Chattogram
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