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Why Varanasi MLC election defeat is a wake-Up call for the BJP

Why Varanasi MLC election defeat is a wake-Up call for the BJP

Why Varanasi MLC election defeat is a wake-Up call for the BJP The setback for the BJP is particularly huge since Varanasi is represented in the Lok...

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Karnataka MLC elections: Has the ruling Congress lost its plot in the state?

Karnataka MLC elections: Has the ruling Congress lost its plot in the state?

Karnataka MLC elections: Has the ruling Congress lost its plot in the state? Wednesday’s results showed that the saffron party retained its three...

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Maharashtra: 19-year-old steals uncle’s gold to buy Mahindra Thar, invites him for vehicles' puja

Maharashtra: 19-year-old steals uncle’s gold to buy Mahindra Thar, invites him for vehicles' puja

Maharashtra: 19-year-old steals uncle’s gold to buy Mahindra Thar, invites him for vehicles’ puja The police have taken the accused Samar Popat...

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‘New challenges have emerged over the past decades’: PM Modi calls for united society against divisive forces

‘New challenges have emerged over the past decades’: PM Modi calls for united society against divisive forces

‘New challenges have emerged over the past decades’: PM Modi calls for united society against divisive forces Addressing the Chinmaya Amrit...

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‘President has asked for vote-theft evidence’: INDIA Bloc leaders after meeting Murmu

‘President has asked for vote-theft evidence’: INDIA Bloc leaders after meeting Murmu Speaking to reporters after meeting the President, the...

09.10.2026 20

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‘Led with vision and unwavering commitment’: Word leaders hail PM Modi on completion of 25 years as head of govt

‘Led with vision and unwavering commitment’: Word leaders hail PM Modi on completion of 25 years as head of govt PM Modi took the oath as chief...

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Opposition, student unions hold protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar; Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation | In Pics

Opposition, student unions hold protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar; Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation | In Pics Opposition parties and student...

05.10.2026 20

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‘Stay possible in case of no unanimous decision’: SC on SIR row over CEC Gyanesh Kumar

‘Stay possible in case of no unanimous decision’: SC on SIR row over CEC Gyanesh Kumar Senior Advocate Vikas Singh argued that the CEC is...

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‘Saved another 9/11 from happening’: PM Modi hails Captain Smit Machchar at UPSC event

‘Saved another 9/11 from happening’: PM Modi hails Captain Smit Machchar at UPSC event Captain Machchar was injured on Wednesday after his...

01.10.2026 20

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Bengaluru rain: Heavy rains cause waterlogging, traffic jams across city

Bengaluru rain: Heavy rains cause waterlogging, traffic jams across city Many people, while going to their offices this morning, shared clips of...

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Mamata’s political recalibration: A new outreach to Congress and Left

Mamata’s political recalibration: A new outreach to Congress and Left While there is nothing unusual about the meeting, her presence in INDIA Bloc...

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Saurabh Rajput murder case: Wife Muskaan, Sahil convicted; Prosecution demands death penalty

Saurabh Rajput murder case: Wife Muskaan, Sahil convicted; Prosecution demands death penalty The victim’s body was found inside a blue drum in his...

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‘Oppn to hold 5 big rallies in October and November’: Kharge after INDIA Bloc meeting

‘Oppn to hold 5 big rallies in October and November’: Kharge after INDIA Bloc meeting Addressing the media after the meeting of the alliance,...

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Who was Hashim Musa? The LeT terrorist linked to Pahalgam terror attack killed by security forces in J&K

Who was Hashim Musa? The LeT terrorist linked to Pahalgam terror attack killed by security forces in J&K The terrorist was neutralised in the...

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Flydubai flight pilot triggers panic worldwide by sending wrong signal | What happened next

Flydubai flight pilot triggers panic worldwide by sending wrong signal | What happened next The flight was on its way from Dubai to Tel Aviv. It was...

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Amit Shah inaugurates Barapullah Phase-3 elevated corridor in Delhi | How will it help commuters

Amit Shah inaugurates Barapullah Phase-3 elevated corridor in Delhi | How will it help commuters The project was originally approved in 2014....

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Tata Group restructuring: Tata Trusts proposes TESS, TCE merger with Tata Sons

Tata Group restructuring: Tata Trusts proposes TESS, TCE merger with Tata Sons Tata Trusts own a 66 percent share in Tata Sons. The firms involved in...

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‘From 5 LPA as a fresher to almost 6x in 5 years’: Woman shares how her salary increased in 5 years | Watch

‘From 5 LPA as a fresher to almost 6x in 5 years’: Woman shares how her salary increased in 5 years | Watch Taking to Instagram, the woman Shrasti...

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SC asks Centre to bar Under-18s from creating social media accounts

SC asks Centre to bar Under-18s from creating social media accounts The top court noted that permission to hold an account could potentially be...

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Delhi Govt announces pollution curbs: Construction restrictions from Nov 1, parking charges to double

Delhi Govt announces pollution curbs: Construction restrictions from Nov 1, parking charges to double The Delhi Govt said that the restrictions will...

28.09.2026 30

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Centre declares most part of Manipur as ‘disturbed area’, declaration to come into effect from Oct 1

Centre declares most part of Manipur as ‘disturbed area’, declaration to come into effect from Oct 1 The Centres said that the declaration will...

25.09.2026 30

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‘Why need to hide face?’: Congress questions postponements of CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s events

‘Why need to hide face?’: Congress questions postponements of CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s events The Congress noted that Leader of the Opposition in the...

25.09.2026 30

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CJP asks CEC Gyanesh Kumar to resign by tomorrow, threatens protests if demand not met

CJP asks CEC Gyanesh Kumar to resign by tomorrow, threatens nationwide protests if demand not met The demands for Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation picked...

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‘Jaldi bol, Panvel nikalna hai’: Nirma University professor threatens student over heckling | Watch

‘Jaldi bol, Panvel nikalna hai’: Nirma University professor threatens student over heckling | Watch The incident took place during...

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‘From stealing of votes comes stealing of laws’: Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP-led govt of rigging polls

‘From stealing of votes comes stealing of laws’: Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP-led govt of rigging polls Addressing a press conference in the national...

24.09.2026 40

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Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting: Why India is keeping a close watch

Donald Trump-Xi Jinping meeting: Why India is keeping a close watch The bilateral summit between the two leaders is being held at a time when Trump...

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'Differences among commissioners part of standard deliberations': EC on SIR row

‘Differences among commissioners part of standard deliberations’: EC on SIR row Issuing a statement, the commission said that any queries by...

23.09.2026 40

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‘BJP has opened office for murder of democracy’: Congress targets Centre, CEC over SIR row

‘BJP has opened office for murder of democracy’: Congress targets Centre, CEC over SIR row Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi accused...

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‘Impeach CEC to save democracy’: Opposition targets Gyanesh Kumar amid fresh SIR row

‘Impeach CEC to save democracy’: Opposition targets Gyanesh Kumar amid fresh SIR row The reactions came amid reports that questions were raised on...

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‘Iran responsible for unrest in Arab world’: Donald Trump at UNGA

‘Iran responsible for unrest in Arab world’: Donald Trump at UNGA Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the US President spoke...

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Anto Augustine gets bail: Kerala HC says detention not needed in liquor case

Anto Augustine gets bail: Kerala HC says detention not needed in liquor case The petitioner argued that the property in question from where the liquor...

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Russia Election Results: United Russia gains majority as Putin faces test of war support

Russia Election Results: United Russia gains majority as Putin faces test of war support Russian President Vladimir Putin earlier presented the...

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‘Discussed ways to further deepen ties between both countries’: PM Modi, UAE President hold talks

‘Discussed ways to further deepen ties between both countries’: PM Modi, UAE President hold talks During the interaction, the UAE President...

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‘Usual prevarication’: India slams Pakistan's claims over collision of Indian, Pak ships at sea

‘Usual prevarication’: India slams Pakistan’s claims over collision of Indian, Pak ships at sea Pakistan earlier claimed that the incident took...

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‘Doesn’t know about own party’: BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over party theft remark

‘Doesn’t know about own party’: BJP hits back at Rahul Gandhi over party theft remark Addressing a press conference, BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu...

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Nithari case accused Surendra Koli dies by suicide

Nithari case accused Surendra Koli dies by suicide Surendra Koli, who was accused in the Nithari case, died by suicide in Haridwar on Friday. New...

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World leaders, foreign embassies wish PM Modi on 76th Birthday | What they said

World leaders, foreign embassies wish PM Modi on 76th Birthday | What they said Sharing the message of Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin...

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‘Cannot keep out Hindi’: SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to reconsider opposition to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas

‘Cannot keep out Hindi’: SC asks Tamil Nadu govt to reconsider opposition to Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas Pointing out that Hindi cannot be...

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‘Indian chips reaching across the globe today’: PM Modi at SEMICON India 2026

‘Indian chips reaching across the globe today’: PM Modi at SEMICON India 2026 Addressing the gathering after inaugurating SEMICON India 2026 in...

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PM Modi Birthday: Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to begin today, events planned across India

PM Modi Birthday: Seva Sankalp Abhiyan to begin today, events planned across India On Tuesday, Union Health Minister J P Nadda announced the campaign...

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Lucknow hit-and-run case: Man allegedly hits female friend with car, escapes from scene

Lucknow hit-and-run case: Man allegedly hits female friend with car, escapes from scene The police said that a young woman named Anamika had gone to...

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Telangana: Father-son duo held over illegal cannabis cultivation, over 1,245 cannabis plants seized

Telangana: Father-son duo held over illegal cannabis cultivation, over 1,245 cannabis plants seized According to the police, the total estimated value...

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MEA summons Pakistan’s Charge d'Affaires over ‘unprofessional conduct’ at sea | Details

MEA summons Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires over ‘unprofessional conduct’ at sea | Details The MEA said that while the incident did not cause any...

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‘MDR capped at Rs 300 for UPI transactions above Rs 75,000’: Govt on UPI framework

‘MDR capped at Rs 300 for UPI transactions above Rs 75,000’: Govt on UPI framework In a notification, the government said that under the...

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Gurugram hit-and-run case: Police say accused Kalyan Bainsla tried to escape after arrest

Gurugram hit-and-run case: Police say accused Kalyan Bainsla tried to escape after arrest The Gurugram Police have added Section 109 of the Bharatiya...

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Gulzar Singh suicide case: Punjab Congress hold protests, demands state finance minister’s resignation

Gulzar Singh suicide case: Punjab Congress hold protests, demands state finance minister’s resignation The protest was organised by the Congress in...

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Vande Mataram row: PIL filed in Karnataka HC challenging govt order to sing only 2 stanzas

Vande Mataram row: PIL filed in Karnataka HC challenging govt order to sing only 2 stanzas In his PIL the applicant argued that ‘Vande Mataram'...

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China reduces troop deployment last year at LAC amid thaw: Defence ministry report

China reduces troop deployment last year at LAC amid thaw: Defence ministry report The report said that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of...

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Bangladesh says wants to ‘reset’ ties with India based in bilateral discussions

Bangladesh says wants to ‘reset’ ties with India based in bilateral discussions The remarks came after Bangladesh had earlier said that Prime...

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Gurugram: 'Operation Safed Sagar' veteran attacked with iron rod over parking dispute

Gurugram: ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ veteran attacked with iron rod over parking dispute After the attack, the parking attendant also threatened to...

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