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OIL Confirms Natural Gas Discovery in Andaman Sea
NEW DELHI: India may have made a significant natural gas discovery in the Andaman Sea, as state-run explorer Oil India...
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India Reaffirms Stance on Kashmir, Rejects Third-Party Mediation
NEW DELHI: In response to Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan once again raising the Kashmir issue at the United Nations...
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Supreme Court Rules Candidates Registered in Multiple Seats Cannot Contest Elections
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court ruled on Friday that individuals registered as voters in multiple constituencies are ineligible to contest...
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‘Hybrid Attacks’: Drone Sighting Triggers Fresh Airport Closure in Denmark
COPENHAGEN: Another suspected drone incursion forced the temporary closure of Aalborg Airport in northern Denmark late Thursday, amid growing concerns...
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India’s Forest Cover Rose Just 2.5% in a Decade, But ‘Very Dense Forests’ Grew by 22.7%: First National Forest Accounting Report
NEW DELHI: India’s total forest cover increased by a modest 2.5% between 2010-11 and 2021-22, but the 'very dense forest'...
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BSF Foils Infiltration Attempt on International Border, Detains Pakistani National
JAMMU: Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on Thursday foiled an infiltration attempt along the International Border in the RS Pura...
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48 Detained as Calm Returns to Curfew-Hit Leh After Deadly Protest Over Sixth Schedule
SRINAGAR: Authorities in Leh detained 48 individuals during early morning raids on Thursday, a day after four protesters were killed...
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EC Revises Postal Ballot Counting Rules, To Begin With Bihar Assembly Polls
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission (EC) on Thursday announced a significant change to the counting process for postal ballots, mandating...
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Drunk Driving a Grave Threat to Public Safety, Says Punjab & Haryana HC
CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has strongly condemned drunk driving, calling it a serious threat to public safety...
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Poverty Remains Primary Driver of Child Marriage, New Report Finds
NEW DELHI: A new report highlights poverty as the most significant factor driving child marriage, with 91% of respondents citing...
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Criminal Law Cannot Be Used to Settle Personal Scores, Says Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has reiterated that criminal law should not be misused as a tool for settling personal...
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PM Modi Urges Officials to Tackle Project Delays Without Waiting for His Review
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has instructed top bureaucrats and state chief secretaries to proactively address delays in infrastructure...
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School Dropout Rates Cut in Half Over Two Years, Government Report Shows
NEW DELHI: India has achieved a remarkable reduction in school dropout rates, according to a new report by the Ministry...
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For first time in 6 decades, Syrian president addresses UNGA
UNITED NATIONS: Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday addressed the UN General Assembly, becoming the first head of state from...
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K’taka HC dismisses X plea, upholds govt’s power to regulate social media
BENGALURU: The Karnataka high court on Wednesday rejected a petition filed by Elon Musk’s X Corp challenging the Centre’s content...
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SC pulls up govt: Why hasn’t Beant Singh’s assassin been executed or commuted?
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned the Union government for opposing consideration of Balwant Singh Rajoana’s plea for...
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Venezuela hit by 6.2-magnitude quake; tremors felt across Colombia
CARACAS: A powerful 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck northwest Venezuela on Wednesday evening, shaking buildings across several states and neighbouring Colombia, according...
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‘India mostly with us,’ says Zelenskyy; hopes Trump can sway New Delhi on Russian oil
KYIV/NEW YORK: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he believes India is “mostly with us” in the war effort and...
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Denmark shuts Aalborg airport after drone sightings; flights diverted
LONDON: Denmark’s Aalborg airport, which handles both civilian and military flights, was closed late Wednesday after multiple drones were spotted...
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Rs 66,500 crore deal for 97 Tejas jets set to be signed — largest ever for IAF
NEW DELHI: India is poised to sign its biggest-ever defence contract — a ₹66,500 crore deal for 97 Tejas Mark-1A...
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