BRICS remains powerful force for global good: Modi

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BRICS remains powerful force for global good: Modi

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The Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa (BRICS) remains a powerful force for economic cooperation and global good, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday as several top leaders of the member nations of the grouping converged in Rio de Janeiro to hold summit talks.Chinese President Xi...
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Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel war

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Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, made a rare public appearance after several weeks, attending a religious gathering in Tehran on Saturday, CNN reported, citing the Iranian state media outlet Press TV.This marks his first public sighting since the country was embroiled in a 12-day...
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BJP MLA's son booked for firing gun at Belagavi temple fair

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Santosh Jarkiholi, son of Bharatiya Janata Party MLA and former minister Ramesh Jarkiholi, has been booked after a video emerged showing him allegedly firing a gun in the air during a temple fair in Gokak.The incident allegedly took place on Saturday during the Lakshmi Devi temple festival in...
19:31

Dalit man assaulted, paraded half-naked in Ludhiana

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A young Dalit man was assaulted and paraded half-naked with his face forcibly shaved and blackened after his friend eloped with a woman in a village here, police said on Sunday.A viral video of the incident, which happened at Seeda village on the outskirts of Ludhiana on Tuesday, has sparked...
19:17

Obscene videos found in Karnataka Hindu leader's phone

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Moodbidri police have reportedly found over 50 obscene video clips from the mobile phone of Hindu Jagarana Vedike's Dakshina Kannada district co-convenor Samith Raj Dharegudde.Dharegudde is currently out on bail in connection with a stone-pelting case involving a private bus.Police during the...
18:31

'Dare Thackeray cousins to drive me out of Maharashtra'

BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav
BJP MP Dinesh Lal Yadav
With Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) resorting to street-fighting over Marathi, actor and singer Dinesh Lal Yadav, popularly known as Nirahua, has dared the Thackeray cousins to drive him out of Maharashtra for speaking in Bhojpuri.Hitting back, an MNS leader said Yadav should visit Maharashtra...
18:24

Teenager stabs 15-year-old kin to death after quarrel

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A teenager has been apprehended for allegedly stabbing his 15-year-old relative to death with a piece of glass following a quarrel in east Delhi's Mandawali area, an official said on Sunday.Police received information regarding the medico-legal case (MLC) of a 'brought dead' boy, identified as...
17:59

Sikh leaders across parties back actor Diljit Dosanjh

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Amid a row over singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh's film Sardaar Ji 3 featuring Pakistani actress Hania Aamir, Sikh leaders from across parties have come out in Dosanjh's support terming calls to revoke his citizenship as unfair. Trade unions like the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA)...
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UK team in Kerala to repair stranded F-35 jet

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After remaining stranded in Thiruvananthapuram for about a month following a technical issue, a British Royal Navy fighter jet was on Sunday moved to a designated facility for British engineers to assess it, airport sources said.An engineering team from the UK arrived at the international airport...
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Documents necessary, clarifies EC on Bihar voter review

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The Election Commission on Sunday said the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar was progressing as per its order and the draft list would contain the names of existing voters whose enumeration forms were received.The EC statement comes amid social media posts about a 'change' in...
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Was Sambhaji Maharaj a fool, asks Sena MLA

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Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad cited the legendary reputation of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj as a polyglot to attack Uddhav and Raj Thackeray for their strident opposition to Hindi and the three-language policy in state schools.The Thackeray cousins had held a joint rally, their...
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World War could break out 'anytime': Gadkari

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Coordination, harmony and love are vanishing due to the authoritarianism and dictatorship of superpowers and there is an atmosphere of conflict across the world, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said on Sunday while citing the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Iran wars.Hailing India as the land of the...
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Telangana plant explosion: Toll rises to 41

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The toll in the Sigachi Industries' pharma plant explosion in Sangareddy district rose to 41 on Sunday after the death of a person who was undergoing treatment in a hospital, officials said.The person, who had suffered burns in the June 30 explosion, succumbed at a hospital on Sunday, a senior...
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Soldier died of bullet injury from his own rifle in J-K's Rajouri

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An army personnel died of a bullet injury from his own service rifle inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The soldier, posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he died in the company headquarters in Solki village, 40 km from...
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China sabotaged sales of Rafale after Op Sindoor

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French intelligence has accused China of using its embassies to undermine the global sales of the Rafale fighter jet, especially after its combat debut in the India-Pakistan clashes, reported the Associated Press.Chinese defence attaches allegedly lobbied countries like Indonesia, questioning the...
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Mahua challenges revision of Bihar voter list in SC

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Trinamool Congress leader and Member of Parliament Mahua Moitra has moved the Supreme Court challenging an order of the Election Commission of India for special intensive revision of electoral rolls in Bihar.In her plea, Moitra said she seeks setting aside of the order dated June 24 under which...
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50,000 jobs coming in public sector banks this year

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Public sector banks will recruit about 50,000 manpower during the ongoing financial year to meet their growing business requirement and expansion.Of the total fresh recruitment, about 21,000 would be officers and remaining would be staff including clerks, as per data collated from various...
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Rain threat looms as India push for victory in 2nd Test

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Persistent rain is forecast in Birmingham till 11 am, says Harsha Bhogle, even as England, chasing 608, slumped to 72/3 at stumps on Day 4.'Raining in Birmingham. The UK MetOffice forecast, which has been pretty good so far, says there will be rain till about 11 with a decreasing percentage...
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Op Sindoor: Reuters' X account blocked in India

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International news agency Reuters' X account has been withheld in India 'in response to a legal demand', according to a notice displayed by the social media platform.However, government sources denied having raised any new legal demand in this matter and sought explanation from X for blocking...
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Many Uddhav's MPs, MLAs in touch with me: BJP leader

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Senior BJP leader and Maharashtra minister Girish Mahajan on Sunday claimed several MPs and MLAs from the Shiv Sena (UBT) were in touch with him and that people do not trust Uddhav Thackeray's leadership.Mahajan alleged Thackeray was a palatibahaddar (one who makes a u-turn) and his conduct was...
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Friend detained over 'rape' of Pune techie released

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An acquaintance detained by the police over the alleged rape of a Pune IT professional has been released after being served a notice, directing him to cooperate with the investigation, an official said on Saturday.The Pune police had said on Friday that the suspect, who was detained in connection...
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Man kills friend over missing mobile phone, held

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Gurugram Police have arrested a man for allegedly killing his friend by pushing him from the fifth floor of a building following an argument over a missing mobile phone, officials said on Saturday. The accused was identified as Kanhaiya alias Prashant (20), a native of Agra district in Uttar...
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Letters going out to 10-12 countries: Trump on tariffs

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United States President Donald Trump on Saturday said that his administration is immediately sending letters to the first batch of 10 to 12 countries, sharing details of reciprocal tariff rates and the entire process could be completed by July 9.   His comments came amid increasing...
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Dalai Lama turns 90, Modi calls him 'enduring symbol of love'

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Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, is celebrating his 90th birthday on Sunday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings to the Dalai Lama and hailed him as a symbol of love and patience.Praying for his long life, the Prime Minister said that Dalai Lama's message has inspired...
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UP announces plans to renovate temples across state

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The Uttar Pradesh government announced plans to renovate temples, ashrams of sages Bhrigu and Durvasa and a Jain temple, across the state to boost tourism.   The initiative will have a special focus on eastern Uttar Pradesh, with the tourism department preparing a detailed roadmap to...
08:54

Modi arrives in Brazil for BRICS Summit

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Rio de Janeiro on a four-day visit, during which he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit. The prime minister was accorded a ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at the Galeao International Airport on Saturday evening...
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Elon Musk launches 'America Party' amid feud with Trump

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Saturday (local time) announced the formation of a new party called the 'American Party' to give you (US citizens) your freedom back amid his feud with United States President Donald Trump. While making the announcement, Musk criticised the US's current political...