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US and India Re-engage the Terms of Trade Have Changed
US and India Re-engage the Terms of Trade Have Changed
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US secretary of state Marco Rubio visit to India marks a re-engagement in India-US ties after a long period of uncertainty but just how the bilateral trade deal will be concluded is still not entirely ...
Watch | Kolkata's Messi Statue Sways in Moderate Wind, Faces Demolition
Watch | Kolkata's Messi Statue Sways in Moderate Wind, Faces Demolition
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Kolkata's 70-foot Messi statue on VIP Road swayed in moderate winds, revealing structural deficiencies. Authorities conducted an inspection and decided to remove it, barely five months after its Decem ...
No Cases Yet: Gujarat Activates Isolation Wards, Tightens Airport Screening Amid Ebola Scare
No Cases Yet: Gujarat Activates Isolation Wards, Tightens Airport Screening Amid Ebola Scare
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Gujarat has heightened Ebola preparedness with airport screening, isolation facilities, and strict protocols, though no cases exist in India. Authorities urge calm, saying measures target travellers f ...
Inter Miami Win Turns Bitter as Leo Messi Sparks Major Injury Fears Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Inter Miami Win Turns Bitter as Leo Messi Sparks Major Injury Fears Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
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Lionel Messi sparked injury concerns after clutching his thigh and leaving Inter Miami’s match early, though the coach called it fatigue, raising worries ahead of Argentina’s FIFA World Cup 2026 campa ...
Spain Name FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Without Real Madrid Players, Yamal Leads New Era
Spain Name FIFA World Cup 2026 Squad Without Real Madrid Players, Yamal Leads New Era
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Spain named a 26-man World Cup 2026 squad without Real Madrid players, led by Lamine Yamal, with De la Fuente backing youth despite injuries ahead of their Group H campaign
Watch | Dharmendra Conferred Padma Vibhushan Posthumously, Hema Malini Accepts Award
Watch | Dharmendra Conferred Padma Vibhushan Posthumously, Hema Malini Accepts Award
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Hema Malini received the Padma Vibhushan on behalf of late Dharmendra from President Droupadi Murmu, as the nation honoured the iconic actor’s legacy and immense contribution to Indian cinema
Donald Trump Eyes Major West Asia Reset, Urges Arab Nations to Recognise Israel
Donald Trump Eyes Major West Asia Reset, Urges Arab Nations to Recognise Israel
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Trump, during Iran peace talks, urged Arab and Muslim leaders to recognise Israel and join Abraham Accords, surprising many. Saudi Arabia remains a key obstacle, insisting Palestinian statehood before ...
‘We Cannot Wait’: Mikel Arteta Eyes Historic Double as Arsenal Target Champions League Glory
‘We Cannot Wait’: Mikel Arteta Eyes Historic Double as Arsenal Target Champions League Glory
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta urged his team to channel Premier League-winning momentum into the Champions League final, expressing confidence, demanding higher standards, and targeting a historic doub ...
Watch | Technical Glitch Halts Gulmarg Cable Car; Rescue Teams Evacuate Tourists
Watch | Technical Glitch Halts Gulmarg Cable Car; Rescue Teams Evacuate Tourists
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A technical fault halted the Gulmarg Gondola, briefly stranding tourists mid-air. Joint rescue teams evacuated all passengers safely, with no injuries reported, as authorities assured the situation wa ...