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PM Modi's First Bengal Rally After BJP Win: "State Has Broken Free From Its Shackles"
PM Modi's First Bengal Rally After BJP Win: "State Has Broken Free From Its Shackles"
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In his first West Bengal visit after the BJP formed its maiden government in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed a "new Bengal", launched development projects, and highlighted the state's h ...
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict in Lebanon
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Conflict in Lebanon
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Iran has announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, blaming the US and Israel for violating a ceasefire agreement, while escalating clashes between Israel and Hezbollah continue in southern Lebano ...
Rishabh Pant To Take Rs 12 Crore Pay Cut for Delhi Capitals Move: Sources
Rishabh Pant To Take Rs 12 Crore Pay Cut for Delhi Capitals Move: Sources
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Rishabh Pant is set to return to Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2027 in a Rs 15 crore trade from Lucknow Super Giants, accepting a Rs 12 crore salary reduction
Honey Bees Follow Personal Flight Routes With Incredible Precision, Study Finds
Honey Bees Follow Personal Flight Routes With Incredible Precision, Study Finds
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A new study reveals honey bees follow highly precise, individual flight routes guided by visual landmarks, challenging assumptions about their navigation and offering fresh insights into the famous wa ...
"Welcome to Shyama Prasad Mukhopadhyay's West Bengal": Suvendu Adhikari Greets PM Modi
"Welcome to Shyama Prasad Mukhopadhyay's West Bengal": Suvendu Adhikari Greets PM Modi
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West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the state on Paschimbanga Divas, as the Prime Minister highlighted West Bengal's historic contributions and significanc ...
India to host BRICS National Security Advisers' Meet from June 22-23: MEA
India to host BRICS National Security Advisers' Meet from June 22-23: MEA
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The meeting comes as India holds the BRICS Chairship for the fourth time in 2026, having previously held it in 2012, 2016, and 2021
US Considers Releasing USD 6 Billion in Frozen Iranian Funds Through Qatar: Report
US Considers Releasing USD 6 Billion in Frozen Iranian Funds Through Qatar: Report
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The US is considering a Qatar-mediated mechanism to release part of Iran’s frozen assets for humanitarian purchases, as both sides move forward with a newly signed peace framework and planned sanction ...
World Cup 2026: Brazil Too Strong for Haiti as Ancelotti's Men Respond in Style
World Cup 2026: Brazil Too Strong for Haiti as Ancelotti's Men Respond in Style
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Brazil bounced back from an opening-game draw to beat Haiti 3-0 in Philadelphia, with Matheus Cunha scoring twice and Vinicius Junior adding another as Carlo Ancelotti's side topped Group C
Shubhanshu Shukla: To the Heavens and Back
Shubhanshu Shukla: To the Heavens and Back
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A year ago, Shubhanshu Shukla became the first Indian to enter the international space station. The astronaut and, now, author talks to Sohini Dey about his book and his mission to make the dream of s ...