He was honoured 'in recognition of his commendable military prowess and immeasurable contribution to further fostering the long and friendly association with India'.
Hajime Moriyasu's side, one of the favourites for the title, laboured throughout the opening 45 minutes and fell behind to a vicious long-range strike from Arslanmyrat Amanov that flew past goalkeeper Shuichi Gonda.
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Shocks were also felt in Pakistan, Lebanon, Kuwait and Turkey, news agencies in those countries reported.
he also talked about India's tradition of respecting the nature through festivals like 'Chhat' and referred to the ongoing cleanliness campaign.
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Henry Bello, the shooter, was lying on a floor of the hospital dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He had apparently tried to set himself on fire as during the incident, the hospital's fire alarm got activated.
The list, according to media reports, also features reducing ties with Iran and closing a Turkish military base.
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