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The Charlie Kirk Legacy: How Trump’s ‘youth whisperer’ shaped the MAGA movement

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The Charlie Kirk Legacy: How Trump’s ‘youth whisperer’ shaped the MAGA movement

For Trump, known for rarely letting grief into his public persona, calling Kirk “Great” and “Legendary” is no less than a recognition of the unique role he played as a bridge between the president and America’s restless youth.

From Monarchy to Republic: The 2006 people’s movement that changed Nepal forever

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From Monarchy to Republic: The 2006 people’s movement that changed Nepal forever

The Himalayan nation's recent turbulence echoes a dramatic political shift in the mid-2000s.

Modi-Putin-Xi trioka takes center stage as SCO opens amid U.S. tariff storm

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Modi-Putin-Xi trioka takes center stage as SCO opens amid U.S. tariff storm

China, Russia, and India, each targeted in different ways by U.S. economic measures, are presenting the SCO as a platform for a “multipolar world order” that dilutes American dominance.

‘Mountains had slid’: Vaishno Devi devotees share chilling landslide memories

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‘Mountains had slid’: Vaishno Devi devotees share chilling landslide memories

The landslide near Adhkuwari in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district on Tuesday claimed 32 lives and left at least 20 others injured.

'US must treat India as key partner, not adversary like China': Nikki Haley warns Trump

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'US must treat India as key partner, not adversary like China': Nikki Haley warns Trump

India could help Washington shift critical supply chains away from China in the near term, writes Haley.

Trump’s sanctions on India intended to influence Russia-Ukraine talks, says White House

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Trump’s sanctions on India intended to influence Russia-Ukraine talks, says White House

India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, imports nearly 88% of its energy needs. Since the Ukraine war began, Russian oil has risen to almost 40% of India’s basket, making Moscow one of its top suppliers.

India awash in saffron, white and green as Har Ghar Tiranga marks 79 years of freedom

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India awash in saffron, white and green as Har Ghar Tiranga marks 79 years of freedom

This year’s edition intertwines the pride of Independence Day with the responsibility of cleanliness, aiming to spread the message to “every individual”, in the words of the Ministry of Culture.

‘I will look into this’: CJI Gavai on SC's stray dog removal order for Delhi-NCR

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‘I will look into this’: CJI Gavai on SC's stray dog removal order for Delhi-NCR

A two-judge bench of the apex court, on Monday, had ordered that all stray dogs be shifted from residential areas to shelters in response to what it described as the “extremely grim” rise in dog bite and rabies cases.

How many stray dogs are there in Delhi-NCR? Massive task before authorities after big SC order

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How many stray dogs are there in Delhi-NCR? Massive task before authorities after big SC order

According to the MCD data and recent surveys, Delhi alone has an estimated stray dog population of around 10 lakh -- only a meagre 4.7 lakh were sterilised in 2023.

‘If these words reach you, Israel ...’: Slain Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif’s final words

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‘If these words reach you, Israel ...’: Slain Al Jazeera journalist Anas al-Sharif’s final words

Al-Sharif was killed along with correspondent Mohammed Qreiqeh and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Moamen Aliwa, and Mohammed Noufal in Israeli airstrikes late Sunday night.

‘Like playing chess, move by move’: General Dwivedi gives first detailed account of Operation Sindoor

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‘Like playing chess, move by move’: General Dwivedi gives first detailed account of Operation Sindoor

General Dwivedi said the operation unfolded in the “grey zone”, a realm of warfare that stops short of a full-scale conventional conflict.

One year since RG Kar horror: A doctor’s rape-murder that rocked an entire nation

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One year since RG Kar horror: A doctor’s rape-murder that rocked an entire nation

The victim, a young doctor on her night shift, was allegedly found dead in the seminar room of the Chest Medicine Department on the intervening night of August 8 and 9, last year.

'Maa tujhe salaam': IAF's heartfelt tribute as India marks 26 years of Kargil victory | Watch

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'Maa tujhe salaam': IAF's heartfelt tribute as India marks 26 years of Kargil victory | Watch

The video, a little over two minutes long, features powerful stills and archival footage from the Kargil War, set to the Oscar-winning Rahman’s soul-stirring ‘Maa Tujhe Salaam’ echoing in the background.

This is the most unsafe country in the world, according to 2025 Safety Index

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This is the most unsafe country in the world, according to 2025 Safety Index

Other countries ranked among the bottom 10 include Papua New Guinea (19.3), Venezuela (19.5), Afghanistan (24.8), and South Africa (25.4).

Pakistan 'president' Asim Munir? Why soft coup buzz has gripped Islamabad

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Pakistan 'president' Asim Munir? Why soft coup buzz has gripped Islamabad

For New Delhi, Munir is not just another Pakistani military leader - his repeated emphasis on Kashmir as Pakistan’s “jugular vein” and perceived role in promoting state-sponsored militancy only heightens concerns for India.

Palace, title, and Rs 15,000 crore: Saif Ali Khan’s legal battle over Bhopal inheritance

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Palace, title, and Rs 15,000 crore: Saif Ali Khan’s legal battle over Bhopal inheritance

Enacted in 1968, the Enemy Property Act was designed to manage assets left behind in India by people who migrated to Pakistan or China during and after the Partition, and later wars.

Dalai Lama turns 90: PM Modi’s greeting sends diplomatic signal to China

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Dalai Lama turns 90: PM Modi’s greeting sends diplomatic signal to China

PM Modi’s birthday greeting to the Dalai Lama comes amid a broader regional power competition between India and China, and as both sides cautiously work to repair ties frayed by the 2020 Galwan Valley border clash.

'Maharashtra is bigger than politics': Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years, oppose Hindi push in state

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'Maharashtra is bigger than politics': Uddhav and Raj Thackeray reunite after 20 years, oppose Hindi push in state

The rally, which drew a packed audience of supporters, was charged with emotion and political significance as the two estranged cousins embraced on stage.

From Kazakhstan to Tajikistan: The rising trend of Islamic veil bans in Muslim nations

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From Kazakhstan to Tajikistan: The rising trend of Islamic veil bans in Muslim nations

The latest ban places Kazakhstan alongside other Central Asian countries that have imposed similar restrictions amid concerns over rising religious conservatism and extremism.

From target to mediator: How Qatar thwarted Iran's missile strike on U.S. base and brokered a truce

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From target to mediator: How Qatar thwarted Iran's missile strike on U.S. base and brokered a truce

While Gulf countries were on alert, the idea that Iran would strike Qatar, long considered a neutral broker in the region, was, however, unforeseen.

Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan nuclear sites damaged in U.S. strikes, Maxar satellite imagery confirms

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Iran’s Fordow, Natanz, Isfahan nuclear sites damaged in U.S. strikes, Maxar satellite imagery confirms

The high-resolution images, published by Maxar Technologies on June 24, provide the clearest visual evidence yet of the scale and precision of the coordinated attacks.

Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz: Inside Iran’s top nuclear sites hit by U.S. strikes

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Fordow, Isfahan, Natanz: Inside Iran’s top nuclear sites hit by U.S. strikes

The targeted sites lie at the heart of Iran’s nuclear ambitions and are part of a sprawling program that has expanded significantly since the U.S. exited the 2015 nuclear deal under Trump’s presidency in 2018.

GBU-57 bunker buster: The U.S. super bomb that crippled Iran’s nuclear sites

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GBU-57 bunker buster: The U.S. super bomb that crippled Iran’s nuclear sites

Bunker busters are engineered to penetrate hardened structures such as underground bunkers, command centers, and nuclear facilities before detonating.

A parked truck, an AI sniper: How Israel took out Iran’s nuclear mastermind Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

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A parked truck, an AI sniper: How Israel took out Iran’s nuclear mastermind Mohsen Fakhrizadeh

Fakhrizadeh was gunned down by a remote-controlled, AI-assisted machine gun, reportedly operated from more than 1,000 miles away.

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