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VAR Under Fire Again as Argentina's FIFA World Cup Run Sparks ‘Bias Towards Messi’ Claims
VAR Under Fire Again as Argentina's FIFA World Cup Run Sparks ‘Bias Towards Messi’ Claims
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Egypt's Ziko and coach Hassan accused FIFA and referees of favouring Argentina after their 3-2 Round of 16 exit, reigniting VAR bias debates involving Messi's goals, past Qatar controversies, and poli ...
Pakistan: Cargo Plane Vanishes Near Karachi After Mid-Air Distress
Pakistan: Cargo Plane Vanishes Near Karachi After Mid-Air Distress
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A K2 Airways cargo Boeing 737 vanished over Arabian Sea near Karachi after reporting technical issues, rapid descent, and GNSS failure; five crew onboard, authorities lost radar contact during approac ...
Baruipur Rape-Murder Case: Accused Shot Dead, Mother Disowns Him
Baruipur Rape-Murder Case: Accused Shot Dead, Mother Disowns Him
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Baruipur rape-murder accused Prabhas Mondal died in police encounter during crime scene reconstruction after allegedly snatching a weapon. His mother Sandhya Mondal refused to claim his body, calling ...
As PM Modi Visits Indonesia's Prambanan Temple, India’s Cultural Diplomacy in Focus
As PM Modi Visits Indonesia's Prambanan Temple, India’s Cultural Diplomacy in Focus
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Indonesia’s Prambanan Temple to launch a conservation project, highlighting India’s cultural diplomacy and long-standing efforts to restore shared civilisationa ...
RajKummar Rao Recreates Ganguly’s Iconic Lord’s Moment in ‘Dada’ Poster; First Look Revealed
RajKummar Rao Recreates Ganguly’s Iconic Lord’s Moment in ‘Dada’ Poster; First Look Revealed
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On Sourav Ganguly’s 54th birthday, makers unveiled Dada biopic poster featuring RajKummar Rao recreating Lord’s jersey wave, highlighting his journey, 2002 NatWest heroics, and film’s 2027 worldwide r ...
‘I was Testing People’: Trump Voices Disappointment With NATO Over Iran Crisis
‘I was Testing People’: Trump Voices Disappointment With NATO Over Iran Crisis
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Donald Trump criticised NATO allies over their response to the Iran conflict, saying he tested their solidarity, questioned loyalty, and targeted European leaders for refusing military cooperation and ...
Wayanad Landslide: Road Access Restored, Rescue Speeds Up
Wayanad Landslide: Road Access Restored, Rescue Speeds Up
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Road connectivity to Wayanad’s landslide-hit Kalladi site was restored, boosting rescue operations. Three confirmed dead, five missing, as NDRF and other teams intensify search efforts using machinery ...
Messi & Argentina Overturn Two-goal Deficit To Defeat Egypt In FIFA World Cup Knockout Clash
Messi & Argentina Overturn Two-goal Deficit To Defeat Egypt In FIFA World Cup Knockout Clash
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Argentina recovered from two goals down to defeat Egypt 3-2 in a dramatic FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 clash, with Messi equalising before Enzo Fernandez sealed victory in stoppage time
PM Modi recalls Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Indonesia, says India partnership means 'bahut kuch'
PM Modi recalls Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in Indonesia, says India partnership means 'bahut kuch'
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Indonesia's warm welcome, praised President Prabowo Subianto as a close friend, recalled the popularity of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and highlighted growing India-Indones ...
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