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Sarabjeet Kaur case: Indian husband moves Lahore High Court to nullify her Pakistan marriage, cites Islamic law
The case dates back to November 4 last year, when Sarabjeet Kaur travelled to Pakistan as part of a jatha of over 2,000 Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev Parkash Purv.
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Trump’s State of Union to address economic worries ahead of midterm vote
President Donald Trump will use his State of the Union speech to defend immigration policies, tariffs and foreign policy actions while arguing the economy is strong ahead of key elections amid criticism.
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PM Modi in Israel for two days: What's on agenda and why the visit matters for India | Explained
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the visit as historic and has repeatedly referred to Modi as a “dear friend”, underscoring the personal rapport between the two leaders.
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'Putin has not broken Ukraine': Zelensky marks war anniversary as Russia vows to press on
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Volodymyr Zelensky said “Putin has not broken Ukraine” as Moscow vowed to continue fighting. Both sides remain deadlocked over territory amid heavy battlefield losses.
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Putin says Russia has intel on possible explosion targeting Black Sea gas pipelines, targets ‘anti-peace forces’
Putin said Russian security agencies had received operational information suggesting preparations for an explosion targeting underwater gas infrastructure.
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Imran Khan’s sister Noreen falls into under-construction drain in Rawalpindi
PTI leaders were stopped from meeting jailed former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, where two women were injured, as medical reports showed improvement in his eyesight following treatment.
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Ukraine war: UK announces largest sanctions package on Russia since 2022 invasion
The UK announced its largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022, targeting oil exports, military suppliers, energy sectors and pro-Russian media, as London marked the Ukraine invasion anniversary.
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Cyclone Horacio becomes world’s first Category 5 storm of 2026: How powerful is it and is India safe?
Horacio is currently active over the remote waters of the South Indian Ocean and is being closely tracked by weather agencies due to the speed at which it intensified.
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Indian-origin Sikh kidnapped, killed in California in suspected mistaken identity case
Avtar Singh, a 57-year-old Sikh man in California, was kidnapped outside a gurdwara and later found dead near Lake Berryessa in a suspected case of mistaken identity, police said.
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‘Complete intelligence failure’: How Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan missed TTP targets, killed civilians
The strikes did not eliminate any senior TTP commander or key militant leader, despite Pakistan’s stated objective of targeting terrorist infrastructure operating from Afghan territory.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese evacuated from official residence after security threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra after a reported security incident, though police later said no suspicious items were found and there was no ongoing threat.
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At Ukraine war anniversary, Johnson urges Europe to match Trump’s pressure on India over Russian oil
At a Kyiv forum marking four years of war, Boris Johnson backed Donald Trump’s push to curb India’s Russian oil purchases, as Europe debated stronger measures against Vladimir Putin.
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PM Modi's Israel visit: What is ‘Hexagon of Alliances’ and why Israel wants India on board | Explained
Netanyahu has proposed what he calls a "Hexagon of Alliances," a six-nation strategic framework designed to link countries in and around West Asia through security, diplomatic and economic cooperation.
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Why is US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur visiting Bangladesh — and why does it matter?
US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur’s March visit to Bangladesh signals deepening ties, focusing on trade, defence agreements, Rohingya repatriation and strategic engagement following the formation of the new government.
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From summons to standoff: Why France is blocking the US Ambassador until he responds | Explained
The controversy centres on Charles Kushner, the US ambassador to France and the father of Charles Kushner, who is the son-in-law and adviser of US President Donald Trump.
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Jailed former PM Imran Khan receives eye treatment as aide demands access for personal doctor
Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan received eye treatment in Islamabad, as aides demanded access to his personal doctor and family amid claims of worsening vision and alleged medical neglect.
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'Visa waiver does not guarantee entry': India issues travel advisory for Jeju Island after influencer Sachin Awasthi's detention
The advisory comes days after Indian social media influencer Sachin Awasthi alleged that he and his wife were detained and denied entry during a recent holiday trip to Jeju.
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‘Don’t want Australia turning into India’: Neo-Nazi activist Thomas Sewell’s racist remark sparks outrage
Australian extremist Thomas Sewell sparked outrage after anti-India remarks outside a Melbourne court, where he faces 25 charges linked to alleged assaults at an Indigenous protest site.
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Trump’s new 15% tariff kicks in today: Why India holds the advantage this time | Explained
Even as Trump doubled down on his tariff-first trade strategy, developments following the court ruling have unexpectedly tilted the balance in favour of India.
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From IEEPA to Trade Act: Why Trump’s new 15% global tariffs could again be struck down | Explained
The tariffs began taking effect at midnight on Tuesday, shortly after collections under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were halted following the Supreme Court ruling.
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Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong elevated in party shake-up amid succession speculation
Kim Yo Jong has been promoted to full department director at North Korea’s rare party congress, where Kim Jong Un was re-elected, fuelling renewed speculation over the country’s future leadership.
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'Under house arrest for 18 months': Bangladesh President accuses Yunus of turning presidency into a captive office
Shahabuddin lamented that he was barred from attending the National Eidgah Maidan to participate in Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha prayers, which he said had been a national tradition since Bangladesh’s independence.
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‘I’m not a predator, just a lover’: Deepak Chopra’s ‘cute girls’ messages in Epstein files raise fresh questions
The records show that Deepak Chopra Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein exchanged hundreds of emails and text messages between 2016 and 2019, including the period leading up to Epstein’s arrest in July 2019.
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Underground arsenal: Inside Iran’s secretive missile cities and strategy challenging its adversaries
Iran has built an extensive underground missile network combining advancing technology with mobile tunnel-based launch systems, strengthening its regional deterrence and complicating enemy targeting despite lagging behind major global powers.
