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Malviya Nagar Inferno: Illegal Rooms, Sealed Windows and the Questions Facing Hotel Owners
Malviya Nagar Inferno: Illegal Rooms, Sealed Windows and the Questions Facing Hotel Owners
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Delhi Police have launched a manhunt for the co-owner of Flourish Stay B&B after a fire killed 21 people, with investigators uncovering alleged safety violations, illegal construction and sealed escap ...
Indian Citizen Dies in Kuwait Airport Strike as Security Crisis Deepens
Indian Citizen Dies in Kuwait Airport Strike as Security Crisis Deepens
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An Indian national was killed in an attack on Kuwait International Airport as regional tensions escalated. India has activated emergency support measures while Kuwait blamed Iran for drone strikes on ...
Cabinet Clears ₹9,585 Crore Scheme to Cut Delhi-NCR Pollution, Boost Clean Mobility
Cabinet Clears ₹9,585 Crore Scheme to Cut Delhi-NCR Pollution, Boost Clean Mobility
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Cabinet approves ₹9,585 crore scheme to replace old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with BS-VI or electric vehicles, aiming to cut emissions, improve air quality, and benefit over 2 lakh owners
US Targets India, China in Fresh Tariff Plan Over Forced Labour Concerns
US Targets India, China in Fresh Tariff Plan Over Forced Labour Concerns
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The US proposed 10–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including India, citing forced labour concerns under Section 301, while allowing limited textile relief and inviting public comments
Engaging Myanmar and Aung San Suu Ki
Engaging Myanmar and Aung San Suu Ki
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Myanmar President Hlaing’s assurance that Indian insurgents will not find support across the 1,643 km border is important as armed insurgents use safe havens to launch strikes in the and stir up troub ...
‘He Will Play Until He Wants’: Argentine Coach Scaloni Dismisses Leo Messi’s Retirement Talk
‘He Will Play Until He Wants’: Argentine Coach Scaloni Dismisses Leo Messi’s Retirement Talk
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Lionel Scaloni backs Lionel Messi to play as long as he wants, praising his hunger, while Argentina carefully manage his fitness ahead of a potential sixth FIFA World Cup appearance
Microsoft Unveils MAI-Thinking-1, Enters AI Reasoning Model Race
Microsoft Unveils MAI-Thinking-1, Enters AI Reasoning Model Race
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Microsoft launched MAI-Thinking-1 reasoning model and expanded MAI AI suite at Build, targeting enterprise use, autonomous agents and cost efficiency, amid intensifying competition with OpenAI and Ant ...
Maharashtra’s Loan Waiver Makes Default A Rational Choice
Maharashtra’s Loan Waiver Makes Default A Rational Choice
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The third one in a decade to farmers rewards those who don’t repay and leaves the rest regretting they cleared their dues
Harry Kane Leads England's World Cup Dream as Three Lions Touch Down in Florida
Harry Kane Leads England's World Cup Dream as Three Lions Touch Down in Florida
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England squad, led by Harry Kane, arrived in Florida for FIFA World Cup 2026 acclimatisation. Jude Bellingham received the No. 10 shirt, with the team opening against Croatia on June 18