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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Abu'l-Qasim, Kalbid emir of Sicily passed away. In 1760, István Pauli, Hungarian-Slovene priest and poet (died 1829) was born. In 1830, The General Assembly's Institution, now the Scottish Church College, one of the pioneering institutions that ushered the Bengali Renaissance, is founded by Alexander Duff and Raja Ram Mohan Roy, in Calcutta, India. In 1863, Margaret Murray, British archaeologist, anthropologist, historian, and folklorist (died 1963) was born. In 1919, Hau Pei-tsun, 13th Premier of the Republic of China (died 2020) was born. In 1945, Ashley Mallett, Australian cricketer and author (died 2021) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1965, Akina Nakamori, Japanese singer and actress was born. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

India reclaiming its legacy is ‘Hindu majoritarianism’, Pakistan appropriating its pre-Islamic heritage is ‘maturity’: Read how The Wire resorted to mental gymnastics to find ‘Aman ki Asha’

OpIndia

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July 6, 2026

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Pakistan’s sudden embrace of the pre-Islamic history of the Indian subcontinent is pretentious, agenda-driven, a tactic of retrofitting facts to appropriate the history of ancient India. One or two pre-partition name changes do not change the fact that Pakistan’s foundation is still rooted in the Two-Nation Theory that essentially says that Muslims cannot co-exist with Hindus.

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OpIndia

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· Jun 29, 2026

‘Ancient Pakistan’: Why, after decades of claiming to be Arabs, Turks, Pakistanis suddenly jumped to appropriate ancient Indian history?

From claiming custodianship and inheritance of the Indus Valley Civilisation or the Sindhu-Saraswati Civilisation, Pāṇini, Chanakya, Raja Porus/Purushottam to decoupling Hindu aspect of these, Pakistanis are concocting a corrupted, dishonest, and desperate ‘ancient Pakistan’ identity.

India Today

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· Jul 10, 2026

No graveyard in Kashmir without Pakistanis: Hizbul chief's speech resurfaces

No graveyard in Kashmir without Pakistanis: Hizbul chief's speech resurfaces

UrduPoint

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· Jun 25, 2026

Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (RA) legacy guides humanity: Gilani

Hazrat Imam Hussain’s (RA) legacy guides humanity: Gilani

ABC News

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· Jun 25, 2026

Pakistani Hindus join Shiite Muslims in Muharram observances honoring Imam Hussein

Some members of Pakistan’s Hindu community take part in Muharram traditions alongside Shiite Muslims in the port city or Karachi, reflecting a long-standing reverence for Imam Hussein that crosses religious boundaries

Alt News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Yati Narsinghanand’s aide Anil Yadav calls for ‘annihilation’ of Muslims at Mahapanchayat

At the ‘Hindu Mahapanchayat’ organised by Yati Narsinghanand Saraswati, the 62-year-old head priest of the Dasna Devi temple in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, his right-hand man Anil Yadav, also known as ‘Chote Narsinghanand’, openly called for the “annihilation” of the Muslim community, suggesting that to bring an end to Islam, a ‘sanghar’ (translating to annihilation) needs []

Hindustan Times

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· Jul 2, 2026

What to know about 125-year-old Gurdwara Singh Sabha demolished in Pakistan

The Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha Sahib is a decades-old historic shrine located in Farooqabad, some 70 kms from Lahore.

NDTV

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· Jun 28, 2026

"I Will Return To My Country This Year": Sheikh Hasina Exclusive

Any attack on the minorities is an attack on the independence of Bangladesh, stressed Sheikh Hasina in an interview with NDTV

The Tribune

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· Jul 1, 2026

‘Deeply distressing’, ‘despicable act’: India on ‘demolition’ of Pak gurdwara

India on Wednesday described as “deeply distressing” the reported demolition of an old gurdwara in Pakistan and said it strongly condemns this “highly deplorable” and “targeted act of vandalism”, even as it called upon Islamabad to bring the perpetrators to justice. The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs came in response to media queries []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Kami filem pertama ketengahkan budaya ‘Mamu’ dalam The Real Mamu – Pengarah

KUALA LUMPUR: Pengarah, Zulkifli Abu Hassan, berkata The Real Mamu bakal menjadi filem tempatan pertama yang mengetengahkan budaya masyarakat lelaki India Muslim yang dikenali sebagai ‘Mamu’ di Pulau Pinang. Menurut Zulkifli, naskhah berkenaan tampil dengan kelainan berbanding filem lain yang pernah mengangkat latar masyarakat Pulau Pinang sebelum ini. “Saya fikir kami akan menjadi yang pertama ... Read more The post Kami filem pertama ketengahkan budaya ‘Mamu’ dalam The Real Mamu – Pengarah appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

BOL News

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· Jul 13, 2026

Kashmir Martyrs’ Day: PM Shehbaz pays tribute to 1931 martyrs

Pakistan reaffirms political, diplomatic, and moral support for people of IIOJK. The post Kashmir Martyrs’ Day: PM Shehbaz pays tribute to 1931 martyrs appeared first on BOL News.

Malay Mail

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· Jun 27, 2026

Malaysia's biggest tech challenge is talent, not infrastructure, says Mosti

NIBONG TEBAL, June 27 — Malaysia’s biggest challenge in becoming a technology-creating nation is no longer i...

The Economic Times

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· Jul 8, 2026

How India helped revive heritage beyond borders

How India helped revive heritage beyond borders

Nepal News

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· Jun 29, 2026

थारु समुदायको परम्परा संरक्षण गर्न लुम्बिनीमा विधेयक

तुलसीपुर (दाङ) । लुम्बिनी प्रदेश सरकारले थारू समुदायको आदिमकालीन प्रथा, परम्परा र संस्कृतिको संरक्षण तथा प्रवर्द्धन गर्ने उद्देश्यले ‘थारू समुदायका प्रथाजनित परम्पराको संरक्षण तथा प्रवर्द्धनसम्बन्धी विधेयक, २०८३’ अगाडि बढाएको छ । उक्त विधेयक हाल प्रदेश सभामा पेस गरिएको छ । लुम्बिनी प्रदेशमा थारू समुदायको बाहुल्यता रहेको र यस समुदायमा आदिमकालदेखि प्रचलनमा रहेका सामूहिक प्रथाजनित संरचना, []

Borneo Bulletin

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· Jul 12, 2026

Political violence shadows Bangladesh’s new government

Political violence shadows Bangladesh’s new government

Afghanistan Sun

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· Jul 3, 2026

"Pakistan must credibly, irrevocably abjure support for cross-border terrorism": MEA says Indus Waters Treaty remains in abeyance

New Delhi [India], July 3 (ANI): India on Friday doubled down on Pakistan for its support to cross-border terrorism and strongly condemned the airstrikes that happened from Pakistan into Afghanistan, in which several civilian lives, including women and children, were lost.Responding to a query while addressing a press conference here in the national capital on Friday. Jaiswal said that India's stance on the trea

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Pakistan: Progress Made on Various Aspects of Islamabad MoU

Pakistan: Progress Made on Various Aspects of Islamabad MoU

OneIndia

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· Jun 26, 2026

Pratham Sindhu Kumbh Revives India's Civilizational Spirit on the Banks of the Sindhu

The Pratham Sindhu Kumbh in Leh united saints, diplomats and citizens in sacred rites, showcasing India's civilizational heritage, cultural diversity and national unity.

Business Today

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· Jun 28, 2026

Anant Ambani visits Tirupati, donates hair at Lord Venkateswara temple

The Tirumala Venkateswara Temple, situated atop the seventh peak of the Seshachalam Hills, is among India's most revered Hindu shrines.

Times of India

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· Jul 2, 2026

Unesco warns Pakistan over 'reconstructions' at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

Unesco warns Pakistan over 'reconstructions' at Taxila, the Vedic-era city

ABNA English

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· Jun 29, 2026

Malaysian scholar: Legacy of Ayatollah Khamenei remains a cornerstone for political and academic circles

Malaysian Islamic scholar and President of the Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations (MAPIM), Mohammad Azmi Abdul Hamid, highlighted the legacy of the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, describing his leadership as closely associated with the principles of dignity, independence, and strength in the Islamic world.

Presstv

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· Jul 4, 2026

Pakistan stands in solidarity with Iran: PM Sharif praises martyred Leader’s wisdom and legacy

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has praised the wisdom, visionary leadership and profound influence of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jun 28, 2026

MSMEs key to India’s developed nation ambition: BV Naidu, KDEM

MSMEs key to India’s developed nation ambition: BV Naidu, KDEM

World Israel News

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· Jul 5, 2026

WATCH: ‘Iran and Pakistan will march together under every circumstance,’ says Pakistani PM

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, speaking at former Iranian leader Ali Khamenei's funeral, called him a scholar and a leader greatly admired by Muslims around the world. The post WATCH: ‘Iran and Pakistan will march together under every circumstance,’ says Pakistani PM appeared first on World Israel News.

Consortium News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Interview: Indian Communist Leader Mohammed Salim

Where does the Communist movement go from here? That’s the first question Betwa Sharma asks Mohammed Salim, a leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist). By Betwa Sharma in Delhi, India Special to Consortium News With the loss of Kerala,Read more

BERNAMA

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· Jul 2, 2026

Politics : Johor Polls: Indian Community's Votes Key For PH Victory, Political Stability - Gunaraj

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Indian community has been called on to back Pakatan Harapan (PH) in the Johor state election to ensure political stability, the continuation of the MADANI reform agenda, and sustained economic development.

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