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Can we ever have safe travels?
Every Eid in Bangladesh turns into an unhappy memory for those who lose their loved ones in transportation-related incidents.
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June 07, 2026
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US and Iran trade strikes near Strait of Hormuz as talks hit a wall
Tensions between the United States and Iran moved dangerously close to reopen conflict on Friday as both sides exchanged another round of military strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that serves as one of the world's most vital oil transit routes.
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June 07, 2026
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Probe ordered into 2019 anti-CAA violence, damage to public property
The West Bengal government has decided to investigate incidents of vandalism, arson and destruction of public property that allegedly took place during the anti-Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) protests across the state in 2019.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Breaking the hegemony: The rise of football's new powers
For years, the so-called underdogs have raised their voices. Now the challenge before them is to break through the glass ceiling and dismantle the long-standing dominance of Europe and South America at the World Cup.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
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Beyond Signatures
India’s recent trade diplomacy has produced an unusual paradox. New Delhi is negotiating or concluding trade agreements with a range of partners even as questions persist about what earlier agreements have actually delivered.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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Lalu, Rabri Devi return govt protection in protest after security scaled down
Former Chief Minister Rabri Devi and RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav have returned the security personnel assigned to them, days after the Bihar government significantly scaled down the security cover of several members of the Yadav family.
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June 07, 2026
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Years of Grace
‘Under her loving care and able leadership, the National Museum acquired international recognition as one of the most important institutions of its kind not only in India but also in Asia. Because of her persistent efforts and forethought the Museum Movement in India gained in strength and fillip and the museums in India came to be recognised not only as the abodes of the cultural objects and research but also as disseminators of knowledge’
6 min |
June 07, 2026
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Tripura man imprisoned for 5 yrs in NDPS case
A local court of Tripura's Khowai, convicted a person on a case related to Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, and sentenced him to five years of rigorous imprisonment and a fine of Rs 50,000.
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June 07, 2026
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Beyond Hormuz
The geopolitical shock created by the Iran conflict is forcing countries far beyond West Asia to confront an uncomfortable reality: energy security can no longer be built around a single region, a single route or a single set of political assumptions.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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Annapurna fund credited in rural doctor's account in Nadia
A rural medical practitioner in Nadia's Chandpur village was bewildered after Rs 3,000 under the state's Annapurna Yojana was credited to his bank account, despite having no knowledge of being enrolled as a beneficiary.
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June 07, 2026
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Indian GM Pragg wins Norway Chess title; PM Modi lauds feat
Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa capped a spectacular campaign, highlighted by two victories over World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen, by winning the Norway Chess 2026 title in Oslo with 18 points from 10 rounds.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Land allotments to three companies cancelled in Agra node of UP Defence Industrial Corridor
The Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) has cancelled the land allotments of three companies in the Aligarh Phase-1 Defence Node of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Political legacy takes centre stage in BJP ahead of Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections
As the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections draw closer, \"legacy politics\" has once again come into focus within the BJP. Several senior party leaders are keen to see their children enter active politics and expand their families' political influence.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Israeli air strikes kill nine including Lebanese army officers after ceasefire deal
Israeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday killed nine people including three members of the Lebanese military, the Lebanese army and state media said, days after the two sides reached a new ceasefire deal.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Congress, Uddhav Sena accuse Sharad Pawar-led NCP of secret nexus with BJP
Maharashtra's opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) parties Congress and Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena accused the Sharad Pawar-led NCP of being hand in glove with the ruling BJP on Saturday after the candidate fielded by the Sharad Pawar-led NCP from Pune, withdrew from the Legislative Council (Vidhan Sabha) election at the last minute.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Why no one can own history
In order to narrate and organize the past in a systematic manner, a discipline emerged that came to be known as history.
3 min |
June 07, 2026
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Grateful for the support, it’s essential to succeed’: Praggu on Adani Group’s backing
Fresh from scripting history by becoming the first Indian champion at the prestigious Norway Chess tournament, Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa credited the importance of a strong corporate support system in helping athletes perform at the highest level and thanked the Adani Group for backing him throughout his success.
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June 07, 2026
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Nadda, Kharge spar over NFHS-6 findings on health and nutrition
The political debate over the findings of the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) intensified on Saturday, with Health Minister J.P. Nadda rejecting criticism by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge and arguing that the survey reflects improvements in several key health indicators over the past decade.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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RBI considering plastic currency notes, no decision taken yet: Guv
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is examining a proposal to introduce polymer or plastic currency notes, although no final decision has been taken yet, Governor Sanjay Malhotra has said.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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PM Modi reviews economic resilience strategy amid West Asia uncertainty
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council, holding extensive deliberations on India’s economic transformation, long-term development priorities and strategies to sustain growth amid rising global uncertainty triggered by the tensions in West Asia.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam tennis title
Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was already a tennis phenom at age 15. At 19, she’s a Grand Slam champion.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Metro, auto ride by railway minister in city draws public attention
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw chose an unconventional route to reach Nabanna on Saturday, turning what was expected to be a routine official visit into a journey that drew considerable public attention.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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Iran readies to leave for WC as some officials still await US visas
Iran’s World Cup soccer team prepared to set off from Turkey for their training base in Mexico on Saturday ahead of three group matches in the United States later this month.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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PM Modi hails India’s double success at U18 Asia Cup
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated India’s men’s and women’s under-18 hockey teams for their impressive performances at the U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara, Japan, praising the young players for bringing glory to the country and highlighting the growing strength of Indian hockey at the grassroots level.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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KTR seeks probe into alleged ₹1,600 crore Singareni scam
Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) Working President K. T. Rama Rao (KTR) has demanded an immediate and comprehensive investigation into the alleged disappearance of nearly 40 lakh metric tonnes of coal worth around Rs 1,600 crore from Singareni Collieries Company Limited (SCCL).
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Layered approach needed for pristine examinations
The present trend in examinations reflects a shift toward digital platforms and computerised evaluation.
5 min |
June 07, 2026
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UN food agency says millions are being pushed into hunger by Iran war
The UN food agency said millions of people are being pushed into acute hunger by the Iran war, as it warned would happen if the conflict escalated and oil prices remained high.
1 min |
June 07, 2026
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Shreyas replaces SKY as India's new T20I captain, Sooryavanshi earns maiden call-up
Out of the national T20I set-up since December 2023, star batter Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India's new T20I captain, replacing two-time World Cup winner Suryakumar Yadav, who has been dropped from the squad for the upcoming series in Ireland and England.
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June 07, 2026
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Signature controversy: Trinamul’s Sovondeb releases meeting documents
The controversy regarding forged signatures in the Trinamul Congress legislature party ceases to die as TMC veteran Sovondeb Chattopadhyay released documents related to meetings convened by Mamata Banerjee at Kalighat on 6 May and 19 May, containing details of legislators’ attendance, signatures and discussions regarding the election of the Leader of Opposition, deputy leader and chief whip.
2 min |
June 07, 2026
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The steel plant that Sir Rajen built
The whirring of earthmoving machinery dismantling the old and making way for the new breaks the silence hanging heavy over the vintage steel mill which had come up here as the first steel plant in the state in the midst of World War I in 1918.
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