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House dissolved in Nepal; fresh elections slated for March 21, 2026
The dissolution took effect from 11 pm on September 12, according to a notice from the President’s Office.
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India backs UN resolution endorsing Palestinian state, two-state solution
India joined 142 nations in voting for the New York Declaration at the UNGA, a resolution calling for a two-state solution, Gaza stabilisation mission, and stronger international guarantees for peace.
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Who is Tyler Robinson? The 22-year-old who killed Charlie Kirk and how a family tip brought him down
Authorities say the father urged Robinson to go to police and involved a youth pastor to help him. The pastor called the US Marshals, who then took Robinson into custody.
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US lawmaker's sensational claim on 2020 Galwan clash: 'China used electromagnetic weapons to melt Indian soldiers'
Hagerty’s remark suggests that Beijing deployed an electromagnetic weapon during a border dispute with India, a statement that has not been corroborated by any evidence.
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Nepal’s youth movement propels Sushila Karki to power: What challenges lie ahead for nation's first female PM
Karki has pledged to restore order, hold elections and ensure Nepal’s development. She is acceptable to both youngsters and traditional political forces and is praised for her judicial independence.
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Trump admits tariffs on India over Russian oil ‘caused a rift’, repeats 'solved seven wars' claim
India, for its part, has defended its purchase of Russian crude oil, saying its energy procurement is based on national interest and market dynamics.
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Charlie Kirk's assassination: Accused identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, criticised Kirk as 'full of hate'
Governor Spencer Cox identified Robinson at a press conference shortly after President Donald Trump revealed on Fox News that the suspected gunman had been found.
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'Mother dead, found father in relief camp': Indian tourists recount how Nepal's Gen-Z protests turned nightmare for them
Indian tourists caught in the turmoil are recounting how their pilgrimage and holiday plans turned into a nightmare of fire, mob violence and desperate escapes.
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Charlie Kirk assassination: Trump confirms suspect in custody, says 'his father helped turn him in'
Trump's confirmation of the arrest came as the vast manhunt for the shooter stretched into a third day on Friday, after police released fresh images in an effort to crack a case that has raised tensions in the United States.
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1973 hijack resurfaces amid Nepal crisis: Sushila Karki’s husband seized plane carrying Bollywood star Mala Sinha
According to contemporaneous accounts, the operation was designed to fund an “armed struggle” against King Mahendra’s monarchy and was masterminded by Girija Prasad Koirala, who would later become Nepal’s prime minister.
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Suicide or murder? Why Sam Altman and Elon Musk are clashing over whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death
Altman’s televised defence of the suicide finding and Musk’s immediate counter-claim of murder have ensured that Suchir Balaji's case remains in the public eye.
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Kremlin says Russia–Ukraine peace talks on ‘pause’ as Trump mediation stalls
The Kremlin said Friday that peace talks between Russia and Ukraine were on "pause" as US President Donald Trump's efforts to end the three-and-a-half-year conflict falter.
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'Another state sponsor of terror': In four-second mic drop, Pakistan left red-faced at UN over terrorism | WATCH
This was far from the first time Pakistan has faced criticism on global platforms over terrorism. At the United Nations Security Council, the country has been under fire for multiple issues.
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Designer bags, luxury cars, foreign vacations: Inside glam life of Nepal’s ‘nepo kids’
From luxury cars and designer handbags to foreign holidays, the flaunted lifestyles of political elites’ children have fueled mass protests, exposing deep generational resentment in Nepal.
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'Foreigners who glorify violence…': US warns praising Charlie Kirk killing could lead to visa action
Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau cautioned that foreigners glorifying violence online may be barred from visiting the US, part of a broader effort to monitor noncitizen activity and protect national security.
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Indian embassy condemns beheading of Indian-origin man in Dallas
Chandramouli Nagamallaiah, 50, was brutally beheaded at a Dallas motel during a dispute over a broken washing machine, prompting condemnation from the Indian Embassy.
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Netanyahu vows ‘there will be no Palestinian state’ as Israel advances West Bank E1 expansion
Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s rejection of a Palestinian state as his government advances the controversial E1 settlement project in the West Bank, drawing international criticism.
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Trump may visit India for Quad summit, hints envoy nominee Sergio Gor: 'Fully committed to strengthening ties'
US ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor told a Senate panel that President Trump is “fully committed” to attending the Quad Leaders Summit, with discussions on his visit already underway.
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Trump downplays Russia’s breach of Polish airspace, calls it a 'mistake'
The US President’s first public remarks on the incident came after Poland shot down three of 19 Russian drones that crossed its border, an act EU officials see as a NATO test.
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FBI releases images of 'person of interest' in Charlie Kirk shooting, offers $100,000 reward, recovers suspected murder weapon
Investigators recovered a high-powered Mauser rifle near the suspect’s escape route as the search for the college-aged gunman intensifies.
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‘India is one of top relationships’: Marco Rubio says New Delhi is 'at the core' of US Indo-Pacific strategy
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as central to the 21st-century world order, calling ties with New Delhi a partnership in “extraordinary transition.”
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Navarro tried to provoke Modi-Trump clash, claims ex-US NSA; says India should ignore the ‘sideshow’
Navarro has been vocal over New Delhi’s purchase of Russian oil, calling it “blood money.” He has labelled India the “Tariff Maharaja” and warned that it “won’t end well” for New Delhi if it does not “come around” on trade negotiations with the US.
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Beyond ‘just a girlfriend’: Thousands of emails reveal Ghislaine Maxwell’s deep role in Jeffrey Epstein's crimes and network
The cache of about 18,000 messages shows Maxwell was deeply involved in Epstein’s business and personal affairs, as well as his legal strategies and efforts to discredit victims.
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Trump’s envoy pick says India and US 'not far apart' on trade deal, hopeful of resolution in 'next few weeks'
Gor said the US hopes to settle its tariff dispute with India over Russian oil purchases within weeks. He described India as a strategic partner spanning diplomacy, security, trade and shared values rather than just a regional ally.
