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From California wildfires to deadly Asian floods: Natural disasters that ravaged the globe in 2025

WORLD

From California wildfires to deadly Asian floods: Natural disasters that ravaged the globe in 2025

From record-breaking wildfires and earthquakes to cyclones and monsoon floods, millions of people were displaced, communities devastated, and economies strained.

‘Deeply moving’: PM Modi shares video of Ethiopian artists singing Vande Mataram | Watch

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‘Deeply moving’: PM Modi shares video of Ethiopian artists singing Vande Mataram | Watch

PM Modi said the gesture held special significance as India marks the 150th anniversary of its national song.

'So many died at Kumbh, …': Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP, hails Mamata for quick action after Messi chaos

INDIA

'So many died at Kumbh, …': Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP, hails Mamata for quick action after Messi chaos

Abhishek pointed out that the Bengal Chief Minister apologised on Sunday within an hour of the incident and set in motion action against those responsible.

Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed Al Ahmed could lose an arm, says 'I’d do it again'

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Bondi Beach shooting hero Ahmed Al Ahmed could lose an arm, says 'I’d do it again'

Ahmed sustained multiple gunshot wounds, mostly to his left arm, with one lodged in his shoulder blade, and doctors fear he may lose the arm due to the severity of his injuries and blood loss.

Kiren Rijiju mocks Revanth Reddy for fumbling passes to Messi: 'Messed up' | Watch

INDIA

Kiren Rijiju mocks Revanth Reddy for fumbling passes to Messi: 'Messed up' | Watch

Sharing the clip on X, Rijiju jokingly remarked that Reddy had missed a “golden chance” to play properly with the World Cup-winning star

Delhi airport under CAT III due to dense fog, over 75 flights affected

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Delhi airport under CAT III due to dense fog, over 75 flights affected

The Ministry of Civil Aviation issued a heavy fog alert for northern India, saying Delhi and other airports in the region were experiencing dense fog that has severely affected visibility.

End of an era? LDF worker shaves his moustache after Pathanamthitta loss | Watch

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End of an era? LDF worker shaves his moustache after Pathanamthitta loss | Watch

Varghese had publicly vowed ahead of the Kerala local body elections that he would shave his moustache if the LDF lost the municipality.

NDA wins Munambam: How a Waqf land dispute reshaped politics in Kerala’s coastal ward

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NDA wins Munambam: How a Waqf land dispute reshaped politics in Kerala’s coastal ward

Munambam has been in the spotlight since 2019, when the Kerala Waqf Board notified nearly 404 acres of land in Munambam and nearby Cherai as a Waqf property.

Grains of contention: What is rice dumping and why Trump is targeting India

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Grains of contention: What is rice dumping and why Trump is targeting India

Also to be mentioned here is that, before Trump's latest tariff threat, Indian rice already faced a 10 percent duty in the U.S., which has now spiked to 50 percent for some categories.

IndiGo’s week of woes: 4,500+ flight cancellations, Centre's intervention; all that has happened since Dec 1

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IndiGo’s week of woes: 4,500+ flight cancellations, Centre's intervention; all that has happened since Dec 1

Between December 1 and 8, the airline cancelled over 4,500 flights, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers.

Sanchar Saathi rollout: Why the Centre's mandate has sparked a national privacy debate

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Sanchar Saathi rollout: Why the Centre's mandate has sparked a national privacy debate

The Centre describes Sanchar Saathi as a “citizen-centric” initiative aimed at empowering users and preventing fraud, available both as an app and through a web portal.

Another BLO dies by suicide, this time in UP: What's causing these deaths amid SIR exercise

INDIA

Another BLO dies by suicide, this time in UP: What's causing these deaths amid SIR exercise

During the current SIR phase, spanning 12 states and Union Territories, BLOs perform their tasks alongside their regular jobs, often working 14-18 hours a day for low remuneration.

Om, Sun and Kovidara tree: The three symbols on Ayodhya’s rediscovered flag

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Om, Sun and Kovidara tree: The three symbols on Ayodhya’s rediscovered flag

A specially crafted flag, made in Ahmedabad and designed to withstand sun, rain, and wind, will be mounted on the temple spire.

PM Modi’s G20 agenda: Growth, climate action, AI governance take center stage

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PM Modi’s G20 agenda: Growth, climate action, AI governance take center stage

At the Johannesburg Summit, PM Modi’s agenda will centre on carrying forward that vision -- amplifying the voice of the Global South, advancing sustainable solutions, and pushing for a more representative global governance system.

PDP’s Iltija Mufti reacts to Red Fort bomber Dr Umar's video: 'Kashmiris trapped in vicious cycle'

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PDP’s Iltija Mufti reacts to Red Fort bomber Dr Umar's video: 'Kashmiris trapped in vicious cycle'

Mufti said the video unsettled her as a Kashmiri and forced reflection on the escalating cycle of violence and repression in the region.

Jamal Khashoggi’s widow slams Saudi crown prince during US visit: 'Very painful, destroyed my life'

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Jamal Khashoggi’s widow slams Saudi crown prince during US visit: 'Very painful, destroyed my life'

Khashoggi, a US resident and vocal critic of the Saudi government, was murdered and dismembered by Saudi agents in 2018. His body has never been found.

Sajeeb Wazed slams Bangladesh interim govt after Hasina’s death sentence: 'A political coup'

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Sajeeb Wazed slams Bangladesh interim govt after Hasina’s death sentence: 'A political coup'

Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal-1, on Monday, sentenced the ousted prime minister to death for her alleged role in the violence and mass killings during the July-August 2024 uprising.

‘Eternally grateful to PM Modi’: Sheikh Hasina's son says India saved her during Bangladesh crisis

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‘Eternally grateful to PM Modi’: Sheikh Hasina's son says India saved her during Bangladesh crisis

Wazed said New Delhi’s quick response had allowed Hasina to escape imminent danger as unrest escalated in August 2024.

'Chips are coming back to America': Trump says tariffs will restore US chipmaking

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'Chips are coming back to America': Trump says tariffs will restore US chipmaking

Trump said the U.S. had “foolishly” allowed its chipmaking capability to move overseas and now lacks the workforce to rebuild it.

'Dirty kidney to cursed sister': Inside the ugly family feud tearing apart Lalu Yadav's dynasty

INDIA

'Dirty kidney to cursed sister': Inside the ugly family feud tearing apart Lalu Yadav's dynasty

Rohini Acharya’s shock exit has ripped open years of simmering resentment in the Yadav household, unleashing a public family feud marked by abuse claims, sibling rifts, and a dynasty in freefall.

Where is Nitish Kumar? Silence, suspense and a Bihar power puzzle

INDIA

Where is Nitish Kumar? Silence, suspense and a Bihar power puzzle

For a politician known to move decisively after verdicts, the JD(U) chief's public vacuum is now the story.

'Faced struggles to educate him': Family of Dr Umar Un Nabi denies terror links in Red Fort blast

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'Faced struggles to educate him': Family of Dr Umar Un Nabi denies terror links in Red Fort blast

According to investigating agencies, the Pulwama doctor transported explosive material to Delhi ahead of the Red Fort blast.

Dr Muzammil’s family denies Red Fort blast links: 'Want both sons released, we’re completely Indians'

INDIA

Dr Muzammil’s family denies Red Fort blast links: 'Want both sons released, we’re completely Indians'

Dr Muzammil, a teacher at Al Falah University, was arrested from his rented accommodation in Faridabad’s Dhauj area during a joint operation by Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir Police.

Red Fort car blast likely a 'Fidayeen' suicide attack, indicates Delhi police probe

INDIA

Red Fort car blast likely a 'Fidayeen' suicide attack, indicates Delhi police probe

According to sources cited by ANI, the suspect might have carried out the attack after learning that the Faridabad terror module, with which he was allegedly associated, had been busted.

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