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Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan of a bigger strike if terror attacks continue; watch
Rajnath Singh warns Pakistan of a bigger strike if terror attacks continue; watch
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At a recent event in New Delhi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cited the Uri, Pulwama and Pahalgam attacks to underline India’s response to terrorism, while pitching a stronger, self-reliant defence e ...
Imran Khan gets ‘Leave India’ notice: Why Mumbai Police wants Aamir Khan’s nephew to leave by October 28
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Actor Imran Khan has reportedly been directed to leave India by October 28 after joining a Mumbai protest demanding Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. Here is what happened, why ...
Musk Faces Backlash Over Ukraine Starlink Restrictions as Zelenskyy Warns of Lives at Risk
3 min read
US lawmakers demand answers over reported satellite connectivity restrictions. Musk says SpaceX controls Starlink, while decisions on Starshield rest with the US government
APJ Abdul Kalam at 95: Leaders Remember the ‘Missile Man’ Who Inspired India to Dream Big
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Tributes on Kalam’s 95th birth anniversary celebrated his scientific achievements, simplicity and enduring bond with young Indians
EXPLAINED: The Alleged Hindu Temple Shooting Plot in Illinois—and How Police Uncovered It
3 min read
An alert over electronic messages led police to a 19-year-old suspect, a rifle and material allegedly expressing white supremacist views. Here’s what investigators found and how India has responded
Delhi protest: Supreme Court reviews internet shutdown and metro curbs
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Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan has tendered an unconditional apology to the Supreme Court over restrictions imposed during Delhi’s October 10 protests. But why did the government suspend mobile int ...
Trump Taunts Iran’s Leadership, Hegseth Faces Anti-War Protests as Tehran Talks Tough
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Trump questioned who would want to lead Iran, while Pete Hegseth defended Washington’s nuclear stance amid heckling. Tehran said it was strengthening its military and negotiating to secure lasting det ...
Faith, Festivity & ₹65,000 Crore: How Durga Puja Puts Bengal to Work
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From clay workshops and neighbourhood stalls to malls and restaurant tables, Durga Puja sets Bengal’s economy moving months before the crowds arrive. A reported ₹65,000-crore estimate for 2025 capture ...
When ChatGPT Becomes a Confidant: Why Eight US States Are Suing OpenAI
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The lawsuits challenge how ChatGPT earns users’ trust, responds to vulnerable people and protects children. The outcome could influence everything from safety warnings to the testing of future AI mode ...