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Israel Election Deadlock: Can Netanyahu Stay in Power as Foreign-Interference Probe Begins?
Israel Election Deadlock: Can Netanyahu Stay in Power as Foreign-Interference Probe Begins?
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Neither Netanyahu nor his main rival has a projected majority. Arab-led parties could help decide the next government, but allegations of foreign funding have intensified the battle over their partici ...
‘That Administration Is Temporary’: Aruna Miller on Taking On Trump
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Maryland’s India-born Lieutenant Governor on defending immigrants, resisting Trump’s redistricting push and seeking another term as affordability tops her agenda
EXPLAINED | US Midterm Elections 2026: What’s at Stake for Trump, Republicans and Democrats?
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Americans vote on November 3 to decide who controls Congress. The result could reshape Trump’s ability to pass laws, secure appointments and withstand investigations
BJP to Hold Review Meeting on SIR Campaign and INDIA Bloc Protests
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Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Ashwini Vaishnaw among those expected at the headquarters meeting; party chief Nitin Nabin says ‘democracy is in safe hands’ under Modi and attacks Rahul Gand ...
EXPLAINED | INDIA Bloc’s Ramlila Rally: A 5 PM Deadline and 6 Key Police Rules
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The November 1 rally in Delhi has conditional police clearance. Organisers must keep the gathering inside Ramlila Maidan, install CCTV cameras and stop speeches that threaten public harmony
Yastika Bhatia’s WBBL Return: From World Cup Heartbreak to Brisbane Heat
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A knee injury cost her a home World Cup and months of cricket. After a century at Lord’s, Yastika Bhatia heads to Brisbane Heat with a comeback to build on
SpiceJet Falls Below Star Air: Why Does Its Turnaround Keep Stalling?
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SpiceJet’s domestic market share has shrunk to 0.6%. Grounded aircraft, persistent losses, creditor disputes and poor punctuality explain why raising money has proved easier than rebuilding the airlin ...
Amit Shah Speaks to CMs of States Hit by Cyclone Arnab, Promises ‘Every Assistance’
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NDRF and SDRF teams are on a ‘war footing’; central teams will assess damage, while IMD says the storm has weakened to a depression and flags a new system in the Andaman Sea
Hegseth Removes Top Pentagon Planning Officer as US Weighs Fresh Iran Strikes: Report
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Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia’s departure leaves a key military strategy post vacant, with no public explanation or replacement announced, according to CNN