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‘Deeply Distressed’: EAM Jaishankar Mourns Death of 15 Indians in Vietnam Boat Tragedy
‘Deeply Distressed’: EAM Jaishankar Mourns Death of 15 Indians in Vietnam Boat Tragedy
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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed grief over 15 Indian tourists died in Vietnam boat accident near Phu Quoc, as rescue efforts continue and authorities assist injured passengers and fam ...
‘Irreparable Loss to the World of Music’: PM Modi Mourns Legendary Singer S Janaki’s Demise at 88
‘Irreparable Loss to the World of Music’: PM Modi Mourns Legendary Singer S Janaki’s Demise at 88
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan mourned legendary playback singer S Janaki, who died at 88, praising her six-decade, multilingual career and lasting musical legacy acr ...
‘Lost Wickets in Clusters’: Shreyas Iyer on India’s Heavy Loss
‘Lost Wickets in Clusters’: Shreyas Iyer on India’s Heavy Loss
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Shreyas Iyer admitted India’s batting collapse and poor fielding as England beat them by 56 runs in Southampton, with Buttler and Brook’s record partnership sealing a 4-0 T20I series win
‘We Gave Everything’: Lukaku Reacts to Belgium’s Quarterfinal Exit
‘We Gave Everything’: Lukaku Reacts to Belgium’s Quarterfinal Exit
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Romelu Lukaku expressed heartbreak after Belgium’s 2-1 quarterfinal loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup 2026, praising teammates’ effort, while De Bruyne and Courtois voiced pride despite their elimin ...
Pune Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 8, One Still Missing
Pune Building Collapse: Death Toll Rises to 8, One Still Missing
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Death toll in Pune’s Pimpri-Chinchwad building collapse rose to eight after seven more bodies were recovered on day four; rescue teams continue searching for one missing person amid challenging condit ...
Argentina Football Legend Antonio Rattin Dies at 89
Argentina Football Legend Antonio Rattin Dies at 89
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Former Argentina midfielder Antonio Rattin, a Boca Juniors legend and 1962 and 1966 World Cup player, has died at 89, remembered for his career and famous controversial 1966 quarterfinal incident
Iran, Oman Hold Talks on Strait of Hormuz Security
Iran, Oman Hold Talks on Strait of Hormuz Security
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Iran and Oman held talks in Muscat on strengthening ties, regional developments, and Strait of Hormuz security, emphasising safe maritime transit and diplomacy amid ongoing US-Iran tensions and negoti ...
Jude Bellingham Strikes Again as England Grind Past Norway to Reach FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals
Jude Bellingham Strikes Again as England Grind Past Norway to Reach FIFA World Cup Semi-Finals
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Jude Bellingham's extra-time winner sent England past Norway into the World Cup semi-finals, despite a controversial Spidercam deflection. Norway's Nyland erred fatally. England face Argentina or Swit ...
What We Know About The Vietnam Boat Tragedy That Killed 15 Indian Tourists
What We Know About The Vietnam Boat Tragedy That Killed 15 Indian Tourists
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Fifteen Indian tourists, including people from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, died after a speedboat capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island. Rescue operations concluded with 21 survivors as Indian aut ...
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