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Killing of civilians in Nagaland: What is AFSPA and why is it so controversial?

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The Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) is back in controversy after Indian Army’s para commandos shot 14 civilians in Nagaland’s Mon district. The government has described the incident as a case of “mistaken identity”. Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio said that the AFSPA tarnished the image…

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Isro saves Chandrayaan-2 from colliding with Nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter

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The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has said that it saved the Chandrayaan-2 orbiter from colliding with Nasa’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) over the Moon’s north pole. Isro performed a Collision Avoidance Manoeuvre on Chandrayaan-2 orbiter in October to avoid the incident that could have triggered…

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