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Return home, govt will take care: Salman Khan appeals again

Salman Khan again urges protesters to return home safely.

Salman Khan again urges protesters to return home safely. Salman Khan also appealed to education reformer Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike and prioritise his health. Salman Khan’s appeal has added a calmer, more human voice to a protest season that has often felt tense and unforgiving. In asking students to go home […]

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PM Modi announces paper leak bill, Rahul calls video ‘pathetic’

PM announces paper leak bill; Rahul slams video as pathetic.

PM announces paper leak bill; Rahul slams video as pathetic. The Prime Minister said the proposed paper leak bill will be discussed during the Union Cabinet meeting scheduled for Friday, July 24. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has turned the paper leak controversy into a legislative promise, saying the government will bring a new Bill to

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US imposes tariff on Indian goods over forced labour concerns

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns.

US imposes tariffs on Indian goods over labour concerns. The United States is India’s second-largest trading partner and its biggest export destination, making the move economically significant. The new US tariff move is a warning shot, but not a shutdown of the India–US trade relationship. Washington has lowered the rate for India from the earlier

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Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

Terrorism trial begins in Salman Rushdie stabbing case.

Terrorism trial begins in Salman Rushdie stabbing case. Rushdie, 79, was repeatedly stabbed before a shocked audience at Chautauqua Institution moments before speaking on writer safety. A man already serving 25 years for trying to kill Salman Rushdie is now facing a separate federal trial that seeks to frame the attack as terrorism, not just

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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers.

Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on two Saudi oil tankers. The claimed attacks came days after the Houthis announced a naval embargo targeting Saudi vessels in regional waters. The waters of the Red Sea have, once again, become a frontline in a conflict whose reverberations extend far beyond the narrow shipping lanes. On Wednesday, Yemen’s Iran-aligned

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Bollywood stars support CJP student protesters, Khans still mum

Bollywood stars back CJP protesters, Khans remain silent.

Bollywood stars back CJP protesters, Khans remain silent. Actors urged people to hear students’ voices, encourage dialogue, and address their concerns with dignity, empathy and meaningful action. Bollywood has now joined the Delhi protest wave, and the response has added fresh emotional weight to a movement already charged by anger, fear and frustration. Several actors,

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US completes 11th night of Iran strikes, talks overshadowed

US completes eleventh night of strikes against Iran.

US completes eleventh night of strikes against Iran. Latest US strikes followed Trump’s rejection of Iran talks, as diplomatic efforts to restore the collapsed ceasefire showed little progress. Dubai: The US military said it completed its 11th straight night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday, even as diplomatic efforts in Pakistan tried to pull a

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Trump Approves Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia in Big Win for Kingdom

Trump approves landmark Saudi nuclear deal, boosting kingdom.

Trump approves landmark Saudi nuclear deal, boosting kingdom. US President Donald Trump approved a landmark nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, marking a major strategic and diplomatic victory for the kingdom. The deal could bring major profits for US companies but also raise concerns over nuclear proliferation and regional security in the Middle East. President Donald

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Khalil al-Hayya takes over as Hamas political bureau chief

Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas political bureau chief.

Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas political bureau chief. Veteran negotiator Khalil al-Hayya was elected Hamas chief after a closely contested leadership vote, the group announced. Khalil al-Hayya has emerged as Hamas’ new political chief at a moment of deep pressure, both inside Gaza and across the wider region. His narrow win over Khaled Meshaal gives the

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Trump hits Canada with 50 per cent tariffs

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports.

Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian imports. The White House said Canada’s policies unfairly disadvantaged American exporters while favouring other international trading partners. The move, framed by the White House as a response to Canada’s “discriminatory treatment” of American exports, is set to hit a wide range of goods and revive fears of a broader

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