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Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre Over Lack Of Acknowledgement For Nobel Winner

Rahul VermaSource: hindustantimes.com
Updated 6d ago
Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre Over Lack Of Acknowledgement For Nobel Winner
Shashi Tharoor Slams Centre Over Lack Of Acknowledgement For Nobel WinnerSource: hindustantimes.com
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Former UN human rights chief Navi Pillay, of Indian origin, won the Nobel Peace Prize this year. Congress leader Shashi Tharoor criticized the Centre for not acknowledging Pillay's win, calling it "deplorable". Pillay's parents were of Indian origin, and she has spent her career defending human rights, including anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela.

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The Delhi government's food safety department has confiscated over 322kg of ghee from shops offering steep discounts on social media ahead of the festive season. The department inspected shops for compliance with food safety regulations and seized adulterated or expired products. Officials will assess the seized samples alongside laboratory test reports before taking further action.

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