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EXPLAINED | Why Did Dia Mirza’s Diwali Appeal Spark a Political Storm?
EXPLAINED | Why Did Dia Mirza’s Diwali Appeal Spark a Political Storm?
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BMC removed the actor’s video in Mumbai after political objections, while other celebrity appeals stayed online. The Bombay High Court’s criticism has put the selective takedown, religious arguments a ...
‘Need to Remove Him’: Yair Lapid Accuses Netanyahu of Undermining Election Results
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Israel’s opposition leaders are coordinating efforts to form an alternative government after their bloc secured 67 seats in the 120-member Knesset
‘Stubble-Burning Incidents Have Declined’: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav
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Bhupender Yadav says a larger share of crop residue has been managed through ex-situ methods, while CAQM monitors pollution-control measures and weather conditions
Russia-Ukraine war: 29 killed in massive overnight attack as Zelenskyy urges US to step up air defence
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Russia launched 289 drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across Ukraine, striking energy infrastructure and a hospital. The barrage came as Washington prepared for fresh peace talks in ...
ITC’s Cigarette Tax Warning Explained: Does Costlier Smoking Fuel Smuggling?
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ITC says a sharp tax increase is squeezing legal cigarette sales and widening the opportunity for smugglers. Its Q2 results explain the business pressure. Establishing where smokers went requires more ...
US Midterms: Democrats Narrowly Lead Key Senate Races as Congress Hangs in Balance
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Voters decide on Tuesday whether Trump keeps a Republican Congress for his last two years; Silver’s forecast gives Democrats about a 78 per cent chance of taking the Senate
Tusshar Kapoor’s ₹5-Crore Threat: 7 Bollywood Stars Targeted in Cases Linked to Bishnoi Gang
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An extortion threat to Tusshar Kapoor and a firing incident involving Tiger Shroff have renewed concerns over Bollywood’s security. Seven cases trace the threats and attacks allegedly linked to the La ...
Delhi is choking and we have run out of excuses
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Delhi’s annual pollution crisis has become an accepted ordeal, met with familiar blame games and fleeting action
Why Is Harley-Davidson Betting on Hero and a Smaller Bike?
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Unveiled on November 2 ahead of its Milan debut, the Sprint 440 takes Harley’s partnership with Hero MotoCorp towards global riders. US deliveries are planned for spring 2027, with final assembly in P ...