US urges Japan to stop importing Russian energy amid G7 sanctions push

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Trump declares US in trade war with China; Bessent hints at tariff truce

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Modi is a Great Man, Says Trump

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Karnataka govt hikes DA to 14.25% for employees, pensioners ahead of Deepavali

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Trump says Modi assured him India will stop buying Russian oil soon

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Arrested Indian-Origin Expert Ashley Tellis Denies Charges Over Secret Files

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Kim Kardashian secretly dating Post Malone following SKIMS campaign collaboration, sources reveal

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Harassed and rejected by in-laws, Hyderabad woman ends life

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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plane makes emergency landing in UK after windshield crack detected

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Pentagon chiefs plane diverted to U.K. due to cracked windshield on flight from Brussels to U.S.

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Trump says PM Modi promised that India will stop buying Russian oil

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In US, journalists turn in access badges, exit Pentagon rather than agree to govt's new reporting rules

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Trump Confirms CIA Operations in Venezuela

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Members of citizens group stage protest seeking restoration of Arafath lake

India pitches for supply of Akash missile system to Brazil as Rajnath Singh holds talks with Brazilian Vice-President

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Delhi to Noida Airport in just 21 minutes: High-speed rail corridor set to become game-changer for NCR residents, but property prices in these areas..., here's all you need to know

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Trump: Modi Assured India Wont Buy Russian Oil

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Power Shutdown in Udaipur Today, October 16 Check Affected Areas and Timings

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US to invade Venezuela? Trump admits CIA covert operations, hints at land missions

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Judge Blocks Trump Admins Worker Firings Amid Shutdown

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Victoria Secret Fashion Show: Angel Reese becomes first athlete to walk the ramp - Check her stunning look in pics

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India to stop buying Russian oil? US President Donald Trump makes BIG claim, 'PM Modi assured...'

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YouTube Down? Thousands report outage as users face playback errors worldwide. Here's YouTube official statement and what services are affected

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India paying for oil in yuan, but percentage small: Russia dy PM

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Sweet child o mine | Review of Claire Adams LoveForms, longlisted for Booker Prize 2025

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BSNL Launches Diwali Offer: Unlimited Calls, 2GB Daily Data and 100 SMS for Just 1

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Ten days on, Kolkata youth still missing after north Bengal floods

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The most ancient Indian wolf is set to be a new species

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YouTube Down For Thousands Of Users In US: Report

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PM Modi brought revolution in urban development inspired by Sardar Patels ideals: Gujarat CM

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Dave Taylor Republican congressman from Ohio office has altered US flag with swastika? Here's complete truth about viral photo and Capitol Police investigation details

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Private bus operators hike fares ahead of Deepavali

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Bomb threat sent to Minister Duraimurugans house in Katpadi, Ranipet Collectorate

IUCN puts Western Ghats, two national parks on significant concern list

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Why does Rep. Dave Taylors office have swastika on altered American flag, Capitol police investigates

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Satellites can be used to measure atmospheric methane and carbon dioxide levels: IIT Bombay Study

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Akhilesh Yadav slams Uttar Pradesh Govt over encounter data, calls it eyewash to create fear

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J&K Bank opens new cluster office in Udhampur

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Kashmirs college changes auditorium name from Lalla Arifa to Lal Ded after protests by Pandits

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Who is Suni Lee? Olympic gold medalist makes Victoria's Secret fashion show debut in 2025

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Amit Shah terms reduction of most-affected Naxal-hit districts to 3 as historic

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Pak terrorists, their support system ran false narrative for 3 decades: LG

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JU holds Inter-Collegiate Tournaments in Badminton, Boxing, Kho-Kho

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Gujarat: 1.11 crore people write postcards to thank PM, set world record

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CM reviews readiness of Integrated Mining Surveillance System

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Arvind meets BCCI president, discusses sports promotion in J&K

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Transformational growth in Indias maritime sector in last 11 years: Sonowal

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Prohibitory orders in Assams Baksa, ban on mobile internet, data services as mob clash with police over shifting Zubeen Gargs death accused to Jail

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UK PM Keir Starmer Publishes Evidence In Collapsed China Spy Case

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139 Maoists surrender in two days as government vows Naxal free Bharat

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Bombay High Court quashes ED arrest of senior IAS officer in money laundering case

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Victoria Secret Fashion Show 2025 Time and Where to Watch: Location, models, special appearances, music performances and how to watch online?

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Israel Threatens To Resume Fighting If Hamas Does Not Respect Gaza Deal

Israel's defence minister on Wednesday threatened to resume fighting if Hamas does not honour the terms of a US-backed ceasefire that halted the

NC-led Govt ensured accountability in system: Itoo

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DC Reasi discusses Draft Master Plan

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School in Ganderbal without road connectivity

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Government Primary School in district Ganderbals Babawayil Balla area is functioning without proper roa

AOI achieves milestone in advanced cancer care with HIPEC procedure

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 15: American Oncology Institute (AOI) at ASCOMS Jammu has achieved a significant breakthrough in complex cance

Nepals top court registers writs against parliament dissolution

KATHMANDU, Oct 15 : Ten writ petitions have been filed in Nepals Supreme Court against the dissolution of the House of Representatives, an offici

Afghan Taliban Deputy FM slams Pakistans cowardly and cruel airstrikes in meeting with Chinese ambassador

KABUL, Oct 15: Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister Naeem Wardak has slammed Pakistans recent airstrikes in Afghanistan, calling it a cowardly and cru

Police seize vehicles used for illegal extraction

Excelsior Correspondent SRINAGAR, Oct 15: Police in Shopian today seized several vehicles used in the illegal extraction and transportation of mi

Most affected left-wing-hit districts down to just 3 from 7 in 6 months: MHA

Israel receives remains of two more hostages as military says another body was not that of a hostage

Israel is expected to turn over more bodies, though officials have not said how many are in its custody or how many will be returned

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The Diplomat Season 3 Release Time: Will There Be a Season 4? See release date, streaming timings, episode schedule, where to watch online, trailer, Season 2 recap

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