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Who was Rehman Dakait? The Lyari don played by Akshaye Khanna, who killed his mother and played football with severed heads
Akshaye Khanna’s Dhurandhar sparks interest in real gangster Rehman Dakait: his brutal rise, political ties, and the dark history of Karachi’s crime hub Lyari.
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Why 'super general' Asim Munir's elevation as CDF is bad news for Imran Khan | Explained
Asim Munir’s appointment as Pakistan’s first-ever Chief of Defence Forces consolidates military power, intensifying challenges for jailed former PM Imran Khan and his party PTI.
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Global arms sales hit record $679bn: How India is benefitting, what the data reveals
SIPRI says global arms revenues rose 5.9% in 2024 to an unprecedented $679 billion, driven by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza and rising geopolitical tensions.
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Why 459 Indian truck drivers lost their licences in New Zealand: All you need to know
New Zealand has revoked 459 commercial licences of Indian truck drivers over invalid overseas documents, triggering protests and financial uncertainty for families.
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Special Intensive Revision 2025: How NRIs and migrants can register for voting
NRIs and internal migrants can now register to vote online under the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) using Form 6A, with voting required in person at their constituency.
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F-1 visa reforms: US may end ‘Intent to Leave’ rule; here's how it may impact Indian students
The DIGNITY Act of 2025 could end the F-1 visa “intent to leave” requirement, while DHS plans fixed-term admissions and revisions to OPT, reshaping opportunities for international students, including those from India.
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Hong Kong fire reason: Traditional construction method led to massive blaze that killed 44?
The inferno that tore through seven tower blocks in Tai Po has triggered a manslaughter probe into the renovation company handling repairs.
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How Pakistan’s reaction to Ram Mandir event exposes its own hypocrisy
As India marks the historic completion of the Ram Mandir, Pakistan’s criticism is contrasted by its own ongoing issues with attacks on religious minorities and places of worship.
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How ash from Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano reached India and disrupted global flights | Explained
The Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted after nearly 12,000 years, sending ash plumes across the Red Sea to India, affecting visibility and air quality in northwest regions before drifting toward China and the Pacific.
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Donald Trump Jr. praises Anant Ambani’s Vantara, says ‘these animals live better than I live’
During his Jamnagar visit, Donald Trump Jr. hailed Vantara’s world-class conservation model, saying it offered animals a life “better than how I live.”
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China used India-Pakistan conflict to test weapons, push defence sales: US report
A US congressional commission has said China exploited the recent India-Pakistan conflict to test advanced weapons supplied to Islamabad and boost its global defence sales.
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Ukraine’s honey trap: How AI ‘lover’ and poisoned beer nearly killed Russian defence officer
Russian intelligence says an AI-generated “girlfriend” and poisoned beer were used in a failed Ukrainian plot to kill a senior defence officer.
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Donald Trump Jr tours Vantara, plays dandiya with Anant Ambani, Radhika Merchant
Donald Trump Jr. visits Gujarat, tours Vantara wildlife sanctuary, temples, and the Taj Mahal, and joins Ambani family in dandiya.
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US Coast Guard rejects ‘false’ report on reclassifying Swastika, noose: How the Nazi ‘Hakenkreuz’ differs from the Hindu Swastika
The US Coast Guard has dismissed as “categorically false” a report claiming it plans to downgrade swastikas and nooses from hate symbols, even as the story fuels political backlash and online criticism.
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US boycotts G20 talks, embassy official to join handover; PM Modi to attend: What it means for India’s agenda
As the US steps back from the G20, India moves forward with priorities on development financing, tech governance and South–South cooperation.
INDIA
How Nitish Kumar became Bihar's longest-serving CM without contesting elections
Nitish Kumar sworn in as Bihar CM for a record 10th time.
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'Putin has pics of Trump b***g Bubba': Is ‘Bubba’ codeword for Bill Clinton? Epstein’s brother clarifies
Mark Epstein reveals the mystery behind the controversial ‘Bubba’ mention in a 2018 email.
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UK scraps ‘golden ticket’ asylum rules: How will it affect Indians? | Explained
New UK rules mean Indian applicants must present stronger evidence of persecution as authorities speed up deportations and restrict appeals.
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India leads US international student intake with 10% rise, bucking 17% decline in new enrolments
New international student enrolment in the US fell 17% this autumn, yet India remained the top contributor with 363,019 students in 2024–25, even as visa scrutiny tightened and graduate numbers dipped.
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Bangladesh erupts after Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence; Taslima Nasreen asks: ‘Why only Hasina?’ | Top developments
Sheikh Hasina’s death sentence has triggered nationwide unrest and sharp international reactions, intensifying Bangladesh’s political crisis.
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‘When a Muslim puts their trust in Allah…’: Munir again spins fake victory claims, gives religious twist to India-Pakistan clash
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir again invoked religious rhetoric while commenting on the recent India–Pakistan confrontation.
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UK to scrap ‘golden ticket’ asylum rules: What changes are coming to the ‘out of control’ system?
The UK is preparing a sweeping, Denmark-inspired asylum overhaul aimed at curbing irregular migration, even as critics warn the reforms risk harming refugees and fuelling hostility.
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What is Cartel de los Soles? Trump admin set to label alleged Maduro-linked group a foreign terrorist organization
The US will designate Venezuela’s Cartel de los Soles as a Foreign Terrorist Organization on November 24, accusing President Maduro’s regime of fueling hemispheric violence and drug trafficking.
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Sheikh Hasina verdict today: Dhaka on edge amid blasts, shutdown calls - top developments
Crude bomb attacks, nationwide shutdown calls and sweeping security deployments grip Bangladesh ahead of Monday’s landmark tribunal verdict against ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
