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‘A Sudden Storm Came…’: Indian Survivor Recalls Horror of Vietnam Boat Tragedy
‘A Sudden Storm Came…’: Indian Survivor Recalls Horror of Vietnam Boat Tragedy
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A tourist boat carrying Indian passengers capsized near Vietnam’s Phu Quoc Island after a sudden storm, killing 15. A survivor described chaos, praising rescue efforts but criticising inadequate medic ...
BCCI Announces Injury Replacements: Prince, Bishnoi Step In; Rana, Varun Ruled Out
BCCI Announces Injury Replacements: Prince, Bishnoi Step In; Rana, Varun Ruled Out
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BCCI announced injury replacements as Prince Yadav replaces Harshit Rana for England ODIs, while Ravi Bishnoi comes in for Varun Chakravarthy for Zimbabwe T20Is after hamstring injuries ruled them out
‘Part of Our DNA’: Lionel Scaloni on Argentina’s Fighting Spirit
‘Part of Our DNA’: Lionel Scaloni on Argentina’s Fighting Spirit
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Argentina defeated Switzerland 3-1 after extra time to reach World Cup 2026 semi-finals, with Scaloni praising resilience, composure, squad depth, and experience as late goals secured a clash against ...
Bangladesh Flood Crisis: Over 1 Million Affected, 45 Dead
Bangladesh Flood Crisis: Over 1 Million Affected, 45 Dead
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Bangladesh faces severe flooding after week-long rains, affecting over a million people. At least 45 have died as Dhaka, Cox's Bazar and other regions remain submerged, disrupting transport and educat ...
‘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 ...
US Hits 140 Iranian Targets After Strait of Hormuz Vessel Attack: CENTCOM
US Hits 140 Iranian Targets After Strait of Hormuz Vessel Attack: CENTCOM
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US forces launched a third round of strikes on Iran, hitting 140 targets after a commercial ship attack in the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to deter threats to maritime navigation
‘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 ...
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