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Watch | Delhi Restaurant Fire: Death Toll Rises to 21 in Malviya Nagar Tragedy
Watch | Delhi Restaurant Fire: Death Toll Rises to 21 in Malviya Nagar Tragedy
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Twenty-one people died after a fire broke out at a multi-storey restaurant in Delhi’s Malviya Nagar. Several were rescued, probe underway, while CM Rekha Gupta expressed grief and assured support
US Targets India, China in Fresh Tariff Plan Over Forced Labour Concerns
US Targets India, China in Fresh Tariff Plan Over Forced Labour Concerns
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The US proposed 10–12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including India, citing forced labour concerns under Section 301, while allowing limited textile relief and inviting public comments
‘He Will Play Until He Wants’: Argentine Coach Scaloni Dismisses Leo Messi’s Retirement Talk
‘He Will Play Until He Wants’: Argentine Coach Scaloni Dismisses Leo Messi’s Retirement Talk
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Lionel Scaloni backs Lionel Messi to play as long as he wants, praising his hunger, while Argentina carefully manage his fitness ahead of a potential sixth FIFA World Cup appearance
Microsoft Unveils MAI-Thinking-1, Enters AI Reasoning Model Race
Microsoft Unveils MAI-Thinking-1, Enters AI Reasoning Model Race
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Microsoft launched MAI-Thinking-1 reasoning model and expanded MAI AI suite at Build, targeting enterprise use, autonomous agents and cost efficiency, amid intensifying competition with OpenAI and Ant ...
Harry Kane Leads England's World Cup Dream as Three Lions Touch Down in Florida
Harry Kane Leads England's World Cup Dream as Three Lions Touch Down in Florida
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England squad, led by Harry Kane, arrived in Florida for FIFA World Cup 2026 acclimatisation. Jude Bellingham received the No. 10 shirt, with the team opening against Croatia on June 18
King Charles Knights Actor Idris Elba for Services to Young People at Windsor Castle
King Charles Knights Actor Idris Elba for Services to Young People at Windsor Castle
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King Charles knighted actor Idris Elba at Windsor Castle for services to young people. Elba expressed gratitude, highlighting his charity work, as the honour from the 2026 New Year list was formally c ...
US Says Iranian Missiles ‘Defeated’ as Gulf Air Defences Intercept Attacks
US Says Iranian Missiles ‘Defeated’ as Gulf Air Defences Intercept Attacks
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US forces and allies intercepted Iranian missiles and drones targeting Kuwait and Bahrain, while conducting counter-strikes. Explosions in Kuwait were linked to air defence responses, with authorities ...
Table Talk About Power
Table Talk About Power
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Memory vs Relevance: What IPL Ads Reveal About Indian Brands
Memory vs Relevance: What IPL Ads Reveal About Indian Brands
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In a tournament that blends mass reach with meme culture, legacy taglines offer familiarity—but without reinvention, they risk becoming expensive nostalgia