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Haryanas Dhani Bhojraj village witnessed exuberant festivities when a 37-year-old woman gave birth to a boy after 18 years and 10 daughters.Ashna Butanivisits the village and finds out how the familyswish for a son is rooted in persistent social taunts and an enduring cultural longing for a male child even as the States sex ratio steadily improves
Ambassadors from the European Unions 27 countries will convene on January 18 for an emergency meeting to discuss their response to the tariff threat
An avalanche swept away three of a group of seven Czech ski tourers in the Murtal district in Styria province, burying them completely, police said in a statement
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Alejandro Rosales Castillo had a red notice and an arrest warrant for extradition and is charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery, vehicle theft and kidnapping, Mexico's Security Secretary Omar Garcia Harfuch said on social media.
With the conditions easing under lights, Will Youngs fluent 87 and Daryl Mitchells sensational unbeaten knock of 131 powered the Kiwis home with seven wickets and 15 balls to spare.
The emotional craftsmanship that once defined human relationships has steadily thinned
The rare criticism from Israel of its close ally in Washington says the Gaza executive committee was not coordinated with Israel and is contrary to its policy, without details
U.S. Central Command announced that the strike in northwest Syria killed Bilal Hasan al-Jasim, who they claim was an experienced terrorist leader who plotted attacks and was directly connected to the December 13 attack
Food isnt just fuel, its culture, ethics, science, and personal philosophy served on a plate
Manisha had earlier made history by becoming the first Indian footballer to compete in the UEFA Women's Champions League
Vijender, India's first Olympic medallist in boxing, brings with him nearly two decades of experience at the highest level of the sport, both in amateur and professional boxing
Federer partnered past champions Andre Agassi and then Ash Barty in an exhibition doubles match against Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt as the main feature of the program
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Victory had United fans singing in full voice inside Old Trafford and drowning out their fierce cross-city rivals
What did ISRO chairman V. Narayanan state about the mission? How did Thailands space agency GISTDA respond? Are Failure Analysis Committees standing bodies within the ISRO? Has the FAC report of the PSLV-C61 mission been released in the public domain?
Delivering modern, interdisciplinary content relevant to Indias evolving digital health landscape may require unlearning and relearning
In a society that easily resorts to suicide, little can be achieved through clinical measures alone, and targeted outreach programmes are key
Over the last two decades, the undivided Shiv Sena had control over the BMC
What would be the functions of the Arbitration Council of India? Why have there been concerns with respect to institutional impartiality? What are some of the criticisms of the amendments? What does the draft Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2024 propose?
Forensic probe of original footage found no tampering: Gupta; Oppn. party misusingPunjab govt. agencies, says CM; AAP demands 3-year jail term for Kapil Mishra for disrespecting Sikh gurus
More than 11.50 crore passengers travelled on the AhmedabadGandhinagar Metro between October 2022 and December 2025
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) stated that the visiting Minister and his delegation were briefed on the Delhi Metro project by senior officials at the Central Secretariat Metro station
The AMMK leader reiterates that no party will secure an absolute majority of its own in the upcoming Assembly election and there will be a coalition government in the State
Former Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud acknowledges Indias support to Awami League, which remains banned in Bangladesh
Bell, Sayali scalp three each as the Bengaluru team bowls out Delhi Capitals for 166 despite ShafalIs brilliance
Ireland are in Group B alongside Sri Lanka, Australia, Oman, and Zimbabwe and their matches are scheduled in Colombo and Pallekele
Do you know what connects Edwin Hubbles theory for an expanding universe and Albert Einsteins cosmological constant? The biggest blunder of course! Cant make head or tail? A.S.Ganesh fills you in with the universe
The police have registered a case and are investigating whether the land owners and the people in-charge of the construction project had necessary permissions and had taken safety measures

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