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Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised; CJP says police lathi-charged

CJP chief Dipke begins indefinite fast after Wangchuk’s hospitalisation.

July 18, 2026 / News, Indian Politics, Local News, Social Issues / / Leave a Comment

CJP chief Dipke begins indefinite fast after Wangchuk’s hospitalisation. Delhi Police says Wangchuk hospitalised following medical advice. Sonam Wangchuk, the activist whose inventive streak and outspoken campaigns have long drawn public attention, was moved to hospital on Saturday after his health worsened on the 21st day of a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, Delhi Police […]

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India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina

India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice.

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, international news, International Relations, Local News, Politics / / Leave a Comment

India reviews Bangladesh’s request to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. Dhaka urges India to extradite Sheikh Hasina to face justice. India said on Friday, July 17, that it is still examining a formal extradition request from Dhaka for Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, even as reports say Hasina is preparing to return to

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‘Sheer recklessness of Indian side…’: Japan ex-minister blames New Delhi for bullet-train delay

Japan ex-minister blames India for bullet-train project delay.

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Indian Politics, Infrastructure, international news, Investing, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Japan ex-minister blames India for bullet-train project delay. Hideki Makihara claimed Japan’s bullet-train project failed despite high-level talks, alleging India excluded Japan from the crucial signalling system. Former Japanese justice minister Hideki Makihara has publicly blamed India for the delays and changes in the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project, arguing that New Delhi’s negotiating stance and

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60 US Senators back new bill proposing 100% tariffs on India, others for buying Russian oil

60 US Senators Back Bill for 100% Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Oil

July 18, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, Events, international news, Politics / / Leave a Comment

60 US Senators Back Bill for 100% Tariffs on Buyers of Russian Oil A new bill introduced in the U.S. Senate has intensified global attention by proposing tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue purchasing Russian oil and natural gas. The Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 has already gained the backing of around

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US hits Iran for seventh straight night,bridges targeted

US hits Iran for seventh straight night, targets bridges.

July 18, 2026 / News / / Leave a Comment

US hits Iran for seventh straight night, targets bridges. Iran retaliated by launching missiles at US-allied Gulf nations, including Qatar and Kuwait, damaging a desalination plant in Kuwait. The Middle East braced on Friday, July 17, as the United States and Iran escalated strikes across the region, each side targeting infrastructure and military sites in

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‘Will people act only after he dies?’ Sonakshi backs Wangchuk

Sonakshi urges action, backs Sonam Wangchuk’s protest.

July 17, 2026 / News, Career, Celebrity, Celebrity News, Current Affairs, Education Policy, Entertainment, Entertainment Law, Events, Indian Politics, Local News / / Leave a Comment

Sonakshi urges action, backs Sonam Wangchuk’s protest. Sonakshi questioned authorities, asking when action would come and who would take responsibility if Sonam Wangchuk’s condition turned fatal. Sonakshi Sinha has publicly backed Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike, urging the government to open a dialogue instead of letting the protest drag on. In a heartfelt Instagram video, she

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Two die as crowd surges during Rath Yatra in rain-hit Puri

Two killed as crowd surges during rain-hit Puri Rath Yatra.

July 17, 2026 / News, Indian Politics, Local News, Religion / / Leave a Comment

Two killed as crowd surges during rain-hit Puri Rath Yatra. Many devotees fell ill due to continuous rain and weather-related conditions during the Rath Yatra in Puri. Puri’s Rath Yatra celebrations, usually a scene of devotion and joy, turned tragic on Thursday as two devotees died and several others fell ill amid a temporary crowd

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Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in US days after making it to FBI's most wanted list

Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in US after FBI listing.

July 17, 2026 / News, Crime, Current Affairs, Events, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in US after FBI listing. US authorities said those charged, including Nitish Kaushal, face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in federal prison if convicted. A major arrest in the US has brought renewed attention to the global reach of Punjab-linked organised crime networks. Nitish Kaushal, identified as an associate

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Epstein clearly had connections to Mossad, CIA or both: JD Vance

JD Vance Claims Epstein Had Intelligence Agency Connections like Mossad, CIA or both.

July 17, 2026 / News, Crime, Current Affairs, Events, international news / / Leave a Comment

JD Vance Claims Epstein Had Intelligence Agency Connections like Mossad, CIA or both. Vance discussed Epstein, the Epstein files, and alleged Israeli efforts to undermine US-Iran talks during Joe Rogan’s podcast interview. JD Vance has stirred controversy by suggesting that Jeffrey Epstein may have had links to Mossad, the CIA, or other intelligence networks, while

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US widens airstrike campaign against Iran, hits more bridges

US expands airstrikes on Iran, targets more strategic bridges.

July 17, 2026 / News, Current Affairs, international news, International Relations / / Leave a Comment

US expands airstrikes on Iran, targets more strategic bridges. US Central Command said its latest overnight airstrikes hit dozens of targets, marking the sixth consecutive night of American attacks. The latest escalation in the Iran conflict with deep concern as the United States expanded its airstrike campaign early Friday, increasingly targeting bridges in what President

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