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MEA Says 2.2 Lakh Indians Have Returned From Gulf Since West Asia Conflict Began
MEA Says 2.2 Lakh Indians Have Returned From Gulf Since West Asia Conflict Began
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More than 2.2 lakh Indians have returned from the Gulf since the West Asia conflict began, while others evacuated from Iran through Armenia and Azerbaijan as India monitors energy shipments and region ...
Big Relief or Respite? LPG Vessels Shivalik, Nanda Devi Pass the Hormuz Test
Big Relief or Respite? LPG Vessels Shivalik, Nanda Devi Pass the Hormuz Test
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Two Indian LPG vessels, Shivalik and Nanda Devi, cleared the Strait of Hormuz and are heading to India with 92,700 tonnes of fuel, offering limited relief amid supply concerns
Chinnaswamy Ready for IPL Again as KSCA Moves Past Stampede Shadow
Chinnaswamy Ready for IPL Again as KSCA Moves Past Stampede Shadow
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The Karnataka State Cricket Association received government approval to host Indian Premier League 2026 matches at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium after safety upgrades, while Virat Kohli named Chris Gayle the ...
Inside Shivalik: The Giant LPG Tanker Supplying India’s Cooking Gas
Inside Shivalik: The Giant LPG Tanker Supplying India’s Cooking Gas
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The LPG carrier Shivalik has drawn attention after safely crossing the Strait of Hormuz. But what exactly is this massive vessel, and why is it becoming central to India’s energy security?
Far Too Many Disruptions by Congress, says HD Deve Gowda
Far Too Many Disruptions by Congress, says HD Deve Gowda
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The former PM writes to Sonia Gandhi asking her to encourage “return to parliamentary democracy”
Meta to Shut Down Encrypted Instagram DMs, Raising Questions Over Privacy and AI Data Use 
Meta to Shut Down Encrypted Instagram DMs, Raising Questions Over Privacy and AI Data Use 
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Company says the feature saw low adoption, but the move has sparked debate over how messaging data may feed into advertising and AI systems
From Wall Street to Dalal Street: Iran War Sparks Global Equity Meltdown?
From Wall Street to Dalal Street: Iran War Sparks Global Equity Meltdown?
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The Dow is down 8%, the Nikkei 11%, and the Nifty 7%. Seventeen days into the US-Israeli war on Iran, the losses are mounting and no ceasefire is in sight
Pakistan's child abuse cases rise in 2025, report reveals concerning numbers
Pakistan's child abuse cases rise in 2025, report reveals concerning numbers
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According to report, girls accounted for 1,924 cases (53 per cent) of the victims, while 1,625 cases (47 per cent) involved boys
Satyajit Ray Received His Oscar From a Hospital Bed: The Remarkable Academy Awards Moment
Satyajit Ray Received His Oscar From a Hospital Bed: The Remarkable Academy Awards Moment
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A hospital room in Kolkata became the setting for history when Satyajit Ray accepted the Honorary Academy Award from his bed in 1992, marking global recognition of Indian cinema
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Shivraj Hits His Target
Shivraj Hits His Target
Jagdambika On Rahul | Poll Heat | Shah in Control | China’s Turn | Owaisi Makes A Point | Pawar's Free Run
Power Shift In Patna: Bihar moves on even as Nitish Kumar remains central to the transition
Nitish Kumar may soon be out of state politics but his influence on events and decisions will not evaporate overnight. Kumar has not been free of idiosyncrasies and has made opportunistic decisions as ...
Tamil Nadu Assembly Election: The Next Contest
The DMK’s incumbency, the AIADMK’s attempt at revival and the entry of smaller players are reshaping the familiar political arithmetic in the state
Change of Guard In Bihar
Change of Guard In Bihar
Carney’s Business Agenda | Yogi in Japan | Sukhu’s Troubles | Nabin's Touch | Busy Minister | American Flair
Twist In the Script
Twist In the Script
Lula’s Agenda | Vijay Impact | Invisible in Delhi | Vaishnaw In the Middle | The UAE Bond | Serious Gambhir
100 million strong! PM Modi becomes the most followed world leader on Instagram
US President Donald Trump holds the second spot with 43.2 million followers
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