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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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PM Modi–Donald Trump meeting on cards? US official hints at talks, calls ties ‘very positive’
NEW DELHI: A senior US official has confirmed that a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald...
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Delhi BMW crash: Accused denies hitting victim’s bike, calls FIR ‘afterthought’
NEW DELHI: The prime accused in the recent BMW accident that killed a senior finance ministry official told a Delhi...
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Ladakh Unrest Explained: Violence, Demands, and Fallout in 10 Points
NEW DELHI: Ladakh saw its deadliest violence in decades on Wednesday, as protests for statehood and Sixth Schedule protections spiralled...
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India and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defense; this agreement aims to enhance counter-terrorism efforts, maritime security, and capacity building
NEW DELHI: India and Morocco formalized an agreement aimed at enhancing military cooperation following discussions between Defence Minister Rajnath Singh...
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The Supreme Court is set to issue an order aimed at preserving a polluted river in Rajasthan, which affects the lives of 2 million individuals
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognizance of media reports indicating that the lives and livelihoods of two...
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Approval granted for the hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh, located near the border with China
NEW DELHI: The expert appraisal committee of the Union environment ministry has approved the 2,220MW Oju hydroelectric project, which is...
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A total of 12,000 special trains will be deployed to transport an additional 3 crore passengers
NEW DELHI: The Railways will operate approximately 12,000 special trains to accommodate the festive surge during Diwali and Chhath. According...
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The President of Nepal has administered the oath of office to four new ministers in the interim government
KATHMANDU: Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel administered the oath of office to four new ministers in the interim government led...
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PM Modi transformed a crisis into an opportunity for confidence, redefining the political trajectory of India: Vice President
NEW DELHI: The political and economic transformation of India under Prime Minister Modi was emphasized as Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan...
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Air India crash: The Supreme Court raises concerns regarding the preliminary report that indicates pilot error; describes it as ‘unfortunate’
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court expressed significant concerns regarding the AAIB's preliminary report on the Air India Crash that occurred...
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Hong Kong has issued its highest alert as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches the coast
Super Typhoon Ragasa was located approximately 130 kilometers (81 miles) southeast of Hong Kong at 3 a.m. local time and...
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The impact of a wage-based H-1B visa lottery on entry-level Indian talent would be detrimental
India currently stands as the largest recipient of the H-1B visa program, making it likely to experience the most significant...
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UP: Six Held for Issuing 597 Fake Birth Certificates Using Panchayat Secretary’s Login
AGRA/ALIGARH: Police in Uttar Pradesh have arrested six men accused of running a racket that issued fake birth certificates using...
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Gujarat Man Tries to ‘Deport Himself’ from US with Fake Passport, Nabbed at Delhi Airport
AHMEDABAD/NEW DELHI: A 40-year-old man from Gujarat’s Mehsana district, who had sneaked into the United States through illegal ‘donkey’ routes,...
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Indore Building Collapse: 2 Dead, 12 Injured; Rescue Ops Continue Overnight
INDORE/NEW DELHI: Two people were killed and 12 others injured after a three-storey building, with a basement, collapsed on Jawahar...
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