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Ajit Doval-Wang Yi Talks Signal Fresh Momentum in India-China Ties
Ajit Doval-Wang Yi Talks Signal Fresh Momentum in India-China Ties
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Indian NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held constructive talks in New Delhi during the BRICS meeting, reviewing progress and signalling continued efforts toward stabilising and nor ...
BJP’s First Budget Sets Bengal on Growth Path 
BJP’s First Budget Sets Bengal on Growth Path 
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Finance minister Swapan dasgupta focuses on fulfilling poll welfare pledges and banks on central assistance that was victim of the  Trinamool-Centre feuds to boost development
PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia After Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire Kills 15
PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex-Gratia After Lucknow Coaching Centre Fire Kills 15
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for families of victims after a deadly Lucknow coaching centre fire killed 15, while Uttar Pradesh authorities launched a high-level investigat ...
Kylian Mbappe Dismisses GOAT Debate, Backs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as Best
Kylian Mbappe Dismisses GOAT Debate, Backs Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as Best
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Kylian Mbappe dismissed GOAT comparisons, calling Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo the best, and said his focus remains on helping France win the World Cup, prioritising team success over records an ...
‘We Don’t See Eye to Eye': Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Claim that Israel Follows US Commands
‘We Don’t See Eye to Eye': Netanyahu Rejects Trump’s Claim that Israel Follows US Commands
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Netanyahu rejected Trump’s claim that Israel follows US directives, stressing sovereignty. Trump asserted influence over Israeli military actions in Lebanon amid rising US-Israel tensions, Iran deal d ...
India Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ After Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City Gas Facility
India Expresses ‘Deep Concern’ After Blast at Ras Laffan Industrial City Gas Facility
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Indian Embassy in Doha expressed concern after explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City Barzan gas facility, injuring 54 people, leaving 18 missing, while rescue operations and investigation co ...
Keir Starmer Resigns as UK PM Amid Mounting Labour Pressure
Keir Starmer Resigns as UK PM Amid Mounting Labour Pressure
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned amid mounting Labour Party pressure, acknowledging leadership doubts, triggering a leadership contest, and plunging Britain into political uncertainty two years ...
Donald Trump has limited capacity to deter Israel, says Michael Kugelman
Donald Trump has limited capacity to deter Israel, says Michael Kugelman
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The American foreign policy expert says India perhaps has an opportunity to play a troubleshooter in the Middle East
Indian students in Belarus, Russia anxious over Ukraine escalation
Indian students in Belarus, Russia anxious over Ukraine escalation
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Parents back home are urging them to return to India amid heightened rhetoric from European leaders and renewed regional tensions