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August 03, 2025

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Landlocked enclave in Italy with an area of less than 62 sq km and a population of less than 34,000. It's embassy in New Delhi is a palatial building at a walking distance from the PM's residence.

Ghaziabad's fake diplomat Jain also claimed to be the envoy for the micro nations Seborga and Ladonia, which exist, and Poulvia, which is purely fictional. Seborga has since issued a statement distancing himself from Jain, which it says had acknowledged him in a symbolic, honorary role in good faith.

A man was recently arrested for posing as the envoy of micro nations Westarctica, Seborga, Ladonia and Poulvia. Apart from asking questions of statehood, the saga points us to enchanting fictional territories.

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No govt benefits to SIR-deleted electors trigger Bihar blame game

A political slugfest has erupted in Bihar over denial of government benefits, including cancellation of ration cards of those whose names had been deleted from the electoral roll ahead of state assembly elections held in November last year.

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‘Hinduism way of life, temple visit not a must’

THE Supreme Court on Wednesday observed that Hinduism is a way of life and that it is not necessary for a Hindu to mandatorily go to a temple or perform a ritual in order to remain a Hindu.

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Motorcycle club founder sent to jail in California

TWENTY-seven-year-old Jashanpreet Singh, the Punjab-origin founder of the Stockton-based Punjabi Devils Motorcycle Club (an outlaw motorcycle club), has been sentenced to five years and four months in prison for illegally dealing in firearms and possessing a machine gun by a federal court in California of the US.

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Ministers, depts take to austerity steps

IN line with PM Narendra Modi’s push for austerity in government functioning amid the crisis in West Asia, Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday reduced the size of his convoy by over 50%.

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‘Shiva Nataraja’ among Chola period bronze sculptures repatriated from US

THE government’s archival records and historical documentation in other institutions have helped the culture ministry to successfully reclaim three momentous antiquities, including a Chola period bronze sculpture, “Shiva Nataraja”, which were illegally taken away from temples in Tamil Nadu decades ago.

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BJP leader among 5 arrested in NEET paper leak

THE CBI on Wednesday arrested five persons and conducted searches at multiple locations across the country in the NEET UG paper leak case as protests over the cancellation of the examination intensified amid demands for Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation.

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May 14, 2026

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Frame charges against babus, no state nod needed: Suvendu

FROM now on, central investigating agencies will no longer require state government clearance to frame charge sheets against officials allegedly involved in scams, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced on Wednesday.

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May 14, 2026

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The New Indian Express Sambalpur

Diving deep into Lakshadweep

WITH NEWLY EASED TRAVEL RULES, HERE IS YOUR SIGN TO EXPLORE CHERIYAM, KALPENI, THINNAKARA AND OTHER ISLANDS THAT LAKSHADWEEP HAS RECENTLY ADDED ONTO THE TOURIST MAP...

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May 14, 2026

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Kerala CM call at meeting of legislature party today

ENDING days of suspense and an intense internal power struggle, the Congress is set to announce its Kerala Chief Ministerial pick on Thursday at a legislature party meeting at the KPCC headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Gujarat's textile industry hit by West Asia crisis

GUJARAT’S textile industry is battling a severe financial crisis caused by the West Asia conflict, soaring crude oil prices, rising yarn costs, and emerging global trade dynamics.

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May 14, 2026

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