India welcomes Gaza Peace Agreement; appreciates US, Egypt, and Qatar's roles

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Govt initiates process to appoint next CJI

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Mortgage rates fall to lowest level of 2025 in US, offer relief to buyers: What it means for your dream home

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Your wallets secret enemy? How the 10-year Treasury is quietly draining your cash

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Private bus carrying 40 passengers catches fire in Kurnool of AP

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'No crazy war, please!': Venezuela's Maduro to US

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Oil prices dip after surge, remain on track for weekly gain amid supply fears

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Japan inflation accelerates in blow to new PM

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Horrific early-morning accident on Hyderabad-Bengaluru highway; 32 feared burnt to death

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'13,000 Air traffic controllers forced to work as Uber drivers amid shutdown', says Karoline Leavitt

PSU Banks outshine private peers; SBI set for next leg of upside, says Religare Broking

Arson suspect in deadly Los Angeles fire pleads not guilty

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HyderabadBengaluru Bus Catches Fire Near Kurnool, 20 Dead

There were 42 passengers on board, of whom 12 survived, while more than 20 lost their lives

US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela

US bombers recently flew near Venezuela, sparking speculation about President Trump's intentions towards Nicolas Maduro. This follows a series of

Tropical storm Melissa set to become one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes; Jamaica, Caribbean, and US on alert as category 4 hurricane approaches

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Bangladesh court to deliver verdict on Sheikh Hasina's alleged crimes on November 13

Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal will deliver its verdict on November 13 against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for alleged crimes

Alarming trend: Record number of Americans tap 401(k)s to stay afloat - heres whats driving it

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Good news for iPhone users: Apple iPhone 16 Plus available at lowest price since launch with massive discount, check deals here

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PM Modi to attend 22nd ASEAN-India Summit virtually, no bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump, here's all you need to know

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Coca-Cola to incur $1 billion charge for African bottling stake sale

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Welfare group urges State government to enact law to protect domestic workers

Target is Eliminating 1,800 Corporate Jobs as It Looks to Reclaim Its Lost Luster

The corporate workers losing their jobs will receive pay and benefits until Jan. 8 as well as severance packages, the spokesperson said.

India Scaled Back On Russian Oil Purchases On Trump's Request: White House

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Trump Says He Will Ask Xi About China's Alleged Role In Smuggling Fentanyl

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Morning Brief Podcast: Rebel Foods chief on Building Brands, Tech, and an IPO on the Horizon

US, Abu Dhabi governments to invest $1.8 billion with Orion into critical minerals

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Southwest Airlines New Policy Will Affect Plus-size Travelers. Heres How

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US mulls Gaza aid plan that would replace controversial GHF aid operation

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Hyderabad-Bengaluru private bus catches fire after bike collision, at least 15 passengers feared dead

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US weekly jobless claims increase, more people collecting unemployment checks, economists estimate

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North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will 'advance non-stop'

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Morning Digest: Pan-India SIR to cover more than 10 States in first phase; Piyush Goyal hopes for India-U.S. trade deal in near future, and more

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EU vows financial backing for Kyiv, holds off on frozen assets plan

EU leaders agreed to address Ukraine's pressing financial needs for the next two years but deferred a decision on using frozen Russian assets for

Putin defiant after Trump sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine

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Alaska Airlines faces IT outage, causing widespread flight delays across US & Mexico - check flights before traveling

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Nobody Wants This Season 3 Renewal Update: Is it confirmed? See release date, storyline, characters and what to expect

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Islamic prayer timings in US: Check Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib, Isha time on October 24 in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Phoenix

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Women Cricket World Cup: Its a big relief, says Mandhana after India storms into semifinal

The stylish left-handed batter smashed 109, her fifth century of the calendar year, while opening partner Pratika Rawal notched her maiden World

Life after a mastectomy: navigating challenges, heralding new beginnings

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Journalist Harinder Baweja on her new book They Will Shoot You, Madam

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Detente after the dust has settled

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Liverpool rebound with 5-1 win; Chelsea and Bayern also win big

Champions League Milan, Oct 23: Liverpool emphatically rebounded from a miserable run as it won 5-1 at Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions Leagu

MWSL: Iarapalang Nongrum scores 11 goals; Group B matches conclude

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Five arrested for flying kites using banned manja thread in New Washermenpet

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Arsenal top EPL again, but can Mikel Arteta finally deliver title?

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Madrid plot redemption against Barcelona

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Top martial arts skills on show as 31st State Karate Cship begins

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Arappor Iyakkam alleges illegal plan approval for building on Pallikaranai marshland

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Political row erupts as opposition claims religious bias in Sarfaraz Khans exclusion

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Mortgage rates hit one-year low: 30-Year mortgage rate falls to 6.19% - should you buy a home now?

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Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1, 2 and Finale Release Time: Here's release schedule, final episode theatrical release, UK fans get early access to first episode, what to expect

Stranger Things Season 5 Volume 1, 2 and Finale release time has been confirmed. Netflix will release Volume 1 on November 27, 2025, Volume 2 on

Cong claims PM skipping ASEAN summit to dodge Trump meeting

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Vance labels Israels West Bank annexation vote an insult

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Three Indian firms among 45 entities sanctioned by EU for links with Russia

The EU slapped the punitive actions against the firms as part of its 19th package of sanctions which are part of efforts to put economic pressure

North Korea's Kim says military ties with Russia will advance non-stop

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Ford stock surges after Q3 earnings beat expectations despite Novelis plant fire hitting guidance - here's what investors need to know

Ford stock saw a significant rise following better-than-expected third-quarter financial results. However, a fire at an aluminum plant will impac

Hypocrisy of Pakistan over POJK

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Where will 3I/ATLAS be on October 29? Interstellar comet's closest point to the Sun is... All details here

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Indias Moral Leadership Against Terror

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Man Stabbed To Death Over Music At Kali Puja Pandal In Bengal: Cops

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Kim Kardashian shares a big health scare: What is brain aneurysm and how is it caused? All you need to know

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LIC employees resent appointment of private candidates

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Bihar polls: BJP almost confirms Nitish Kumar is NDAs CM pick

Skoda launches all new Octavia RS, priced at Rs 49.99 Lakh

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Oct 23: To commemorate its 25 years of its journey in the country, koda Auto India launched all-new Octavia RS in

Trump to meet Xi in South Korea as part of Asia swing

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H-1B System Spammed With Fraud: White House Defends Visa Fee Hike

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India beat New Zealand to qualify for Womens World Cup semifinals

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LG flags off Ladakh U-17 Boxing Team for NSG

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Navys deterrent posture during Op Sindoor forced Pakistan to remain in harbour: Rajnath

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Tarun Chugh, Sat Sharma address rally in Budgam, seek votes for Aga Syed Mohsin

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DC Jammu unveils Jammu Duathlon 70.3 Edition 6 Jersey

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India and Bhutan review bilateral cooperation, border management issues

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: India and Bhutan have reviewed bilateral security cooperation and border management issues, including mobile signal spill over

Dr Jitendra for leveraging regional strengths to build robust Bioinnovation ecosystem

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Sri Lanka eye big win over Pakistan to stay alive in Womens ODI WC

COLOMBO, Oct 23: Mathematically still in contention, Sri Lanka would look for a comprehensive win over already-eliminated Pakistan and favourable

ECI wraps up key CEOs conference, ramps up preparations for nationwide voter roll revision

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Election Commission of India (ECI) today concluded a crucial two-day Conference of Chief Electoral Officers (CEOs) at the

MP: More than 100 hospitalised, mostly children, from use of calcium carbide guns during Diwali

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MP expresses discontent over slow pace of work on Jammu-Poonch NH

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WFI suspends wrestler Sanjeev over domicile, identity discrepancies

NEW DELHI, Oct 23: The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has suspended wrestler Sanjeev after discrepancies were found in his domicile and iden

80 pc women believe more female tech leaders can improve workplace culture

More than 80 per cent of women believe more female leaders can improve workplace culture in the technology sector, according to a report on Thurs

IAS officers VRS kicks up political row in Telangana, oppn accuses govt of harassing bureaucrats

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IT: Welcome to Derry Release Date: When will new episodes air? Stephen King prequel series release schedule, time, storyline, setting, cast, crew and where to watch

IT: Welcome to Derry release date has been officially confirmed by HBO. The prequel series to Stephen Kings IT will premiere on October 26, 2025,

Coca-Cola recall hits Texas: FDA issues warning on these products due to contamination - check if your soda can is affected

Coca Cola recall: Coca-Cola is recalling popular drinks like Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, and Sprite. The US FDA flagged contamination concer

Illegal Indian immigrant truck driver held as crash kills 3 in US

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