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India

Some Nepal jailbreak fugitives return to prison

Fugitives Begin Surrender. Days after Nepal’s massive jailbreak during violent anti-corruption protests, some escaped prisoners have begun surrendering. Among them is 46-year-old convicted smuggler Avinash Rai, who shocked his family by appearing at their Kathmandu

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World

World leaders greet PM Modi on 75th birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked his 75th birthday on Wednesday with warm wishes pouring in from leaders across the globe. Messages highlighted his leadership, India’s rising global stature, and close international partnerships. US President Donald Trump led tr

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World

Khalistani group threatens Indian consulate siege

A pro-Khalistan group has threatened to “lay siege” to the Indian Consulate in Vancouver amid ongoing India-Canada efforts to restore diplomatic ties. The US-based organisation Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) said the action is planned for Thursday (today) and urged Indo-Can

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World

Steps Toward Disarmament

S. Korea, US reaffirm denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. South Korea and the United States have restated their shared and “irreversible” goal of denuclearising the Korean Peninsula, regardless of North Korea’s position, officials said Wednesday. National Securit

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World

Israeli tanks push further into Gaza City

Kallas suggesting sanctions on ministers, settlers, and Hamas members. Israeli tanks and troops pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday, marking the second day of their ground offensive. Thousands of Palestinians fled south, some by car and others on foot, after

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World

Ukrainian MP accuses Zelenskyy of involvement in Kirk assassination

Dmitruk claimed Kyiv’s authorities play ideological and practical roles, capable of killing anyone, including the US president. A Ukrainian lawmaker has accused President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s government of involvement in the killing of American activist Charlie Kirk

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India

Amit Shah praises Modi’s achievements on birthday

Shah praised Modi for economic growth, welfare initiatives, and national development. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his visionary leadership and significant contributions to India’s development. Speaking at the i

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India

IIM Bangalore, Ahmedabad, Calcutta in global top 100

Three Indian Institutes of Management—Bangalore, Ahmedabad, and Calcutta—have made it to the world’s top 100 business schools, according to the QS Global MBA, Online MBA, and Business Master’s Rankings 2026. QS, the London-based ranking organisation, said that 14 Ind

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India

Maharashtra Launches Women, Village Development Program

Ladki Bahin scheme. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the popular ‘Ladki Bahin’ scheme will continue and that the government is committed to creating one crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’, women who will earn Rs 1 lakh annually. Sp

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World

Gourangalal Das named India’s ambassador to South Korea

South Korean FM Cho visited Delhi, lauded India, discussed closer ties. Senior diplomat Gourangalal Das has been appointed as India’s next Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. A 1999-batch officer of th

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India

Brain Fever Deaths

UDF criticizes Kerala over brain fever deaths. The Opposition UDF on Wednesday accused the Kerala government of failing to provide a clear scientific explanation for the recent outbreak of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare brain fever that has claimed ne

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India

Pakistan humbled, terrorist seen crying: PM Modi

PM Modi lays foundation for India’s first PM MITRA Park in MP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded Indian soldiers for bringing Pakistan to its knees “in the blink of an eye” during Operation Sindoor. He made these remarks while laying the foundat

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Bengaluru

Man Allegedly Gives Triple Talaq Over Phone

In a disturbing incident in Gangondanahalli, a man allegedly ended his eight-year marriage by pronouncing triple talaq to his wife over the phone, despite the practice being banned in India. The call reportedly lasted just 10 seconds, leaving the woman devastated and contemplatin

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Bengaluru

Food Commission Members Conduct Inspection Across Ch’ballapur

During a visit to Shidlaghatta taluk’s government hospital, anganwadi centers, and fair price shops, Food Commission Chairperson Dr. H. Krishna instructed education officials to ensure that midday meal programs strictly follow the government-prescribed menu. He also noted deficie

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Bengaluru

Ramanagara MLA Hussen Promises to Serve as ‘Family Son’

MLA H.A. Ikbal Hussen said he is working as a “son of the people” using the authority entrusted to him, aiming to resolve local issues and fulfill the promises made to his constituents. Speaking at a public outreach meeting in Kempanahalli village under Mayaganhalli Gram P

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Bengaluru

Vishwakarma Jayanti Celebrated

Ch’ballapur Celebrates Vishwakarma Jayanti with Educational Programs. The district of Chikkaballapur celebrated Vishwakarma Jayanti with grandeur, highlighting the significance of the divine architect and his contributions to Indian culture, engineering, and craftsmanship. Dr.

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