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Landslides, lightning strike and flooding kill 22 in Nepal as officials warn of severe rainfall
Landslides, a lighting strike and flooding triggered by severe rainfall killed at least 22 people in Nepal and 12 others were reported missing on Sunday, officials said.
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October 06, 2025
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Russian night strike on Ukraine kills five
At least five civilians died after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight into Sunday, in a major nighttime attack that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure.
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October 06, 2025
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Netanyahu hopes to announce the release of all hostages from Gaza ‘in the coming days’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he hopes to announce therelease ofall hostages from Gaza “in the coming days,” as Israel and Hamas prepare for indirect talks in Egypt on Monday on a new US plan to end the war.
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October 06, 2025
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Shubman represents futuristic vision: Harbhajan
Harbhajan Singh agreed with the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) decision to appoint Shubman Gill as India’s new ODI captain, describing it as a progressive move, considering the 2027 ODI World Cup in India.
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October 06, 2025
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From course selection to university application & financial planning, AI to play crucial role in ‘study abroad’ journey
The Bureau of Immigration (Bol) data shows that a little over 7.6 lakh Indian students pursued higher studies abroad in 2024, slightly down from 8.95 lakh in 2023. Despite this minor dip, the numbers highlight a steady demand for international education.
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October 06, 2025
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Indian Army assists in swift flood rescue operation in Bhutan
Asudden flood inthe Amochu River area early Sunday morning left several families and workers stranded in Bhutan’s temporary housing and workforcecamp. Despite challenging weather conditions, a coordinated rescue effort between Bhutanese authorities andthe Indian Army ensured all affected individuals were brought to safety.
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October 06, 2025
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Syria's transitional authorities launch vote for new legislature
Syria's transitional authorities on Sunday launched the country’s first parliamentary elections since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad last December, marking a new stage in the country’s post-conflict political transition.
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October 06, 2025
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No objection if Aadhaar is added as the 12th document: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar has said that according to the Supreme Court's orders and under the Aadhaar Act, Aadhaar cannot be considered proof of age, proof of residence, or proof of citizenship, it remains a proof of identity only.
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October 06, 2025
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Rain, landslides wreak havoc in north Bengal, death toll rises to 24
Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee is to visit North Bengal on Monday to assess the grim situation caused by incessant rains, flash floods and multiple landslides that have left at least 24 people dead, scores missing and hundreds stranded in the hills.
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October 06, 2025
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Kharge urges Centre for prompt compensation, relief assistance amid Bengal floods
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge on Sunday expressed deep concern over the devastating floods in West Bengaland Sikkim, particularly in the Darjeeling and North Bengal regions.
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October 06, 2025
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Architect of India’s oneness
Swami Vivekananda shines in the annals of Indian history like a radiant dawn after a long night of despair.
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October 06, 2025
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Deploy officers withintegrity and commitment to achieving goals inthe field: CM Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized that field postings in the State Tax department will be based solely on performance.
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October 06, 2025
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Russia’s engine deal with Pakistan questions Indiaties: Ramesh
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh Saturday criticised the Modi government over Russia's decision to supply advanced RD-93MA engines to Pakistan’s fleet of Chinese-made JF-17 fighter jets, despite India’s repeated objections. Ramesh questioned the government's diplomatic efforts, saying they prioritise image-building over national interests.
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October 05, 2025
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Desktop Doodles Tribute to the Twelve who died
\"Please write a few words about the people who died during the rain that lashed Calcutta on Tuesday, September 24,\" texted a veteran journalist who, I am honored to mention, happens to read the column.
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October 05, 2025
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Doctor’s scribble
In an age when most of the world has shifted to keyboards and digital records, the simple act of writing by hand still carries profound consequences in India’s healthcare system.
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October 05, 2025
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UPA govt didn’t act against Pakistan post-26/11 due to US pressure: BJP
Hitting out at the previous Congress-led UPA government over their handling of India’s response to Pakistan after the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks, the BJP on Saturday alleged thatduringthe Congress regime after the attack when India was waiting for a strong response, Congress leader Sonia Gandhi was waiting for directions from Washington.
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October 05, 2025
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Amit Shah sets March 2026 deadline for Naxal-free Bastar
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday pledged to make Bastar Naxal-free by 31 March, 2026, through intensified security operations coupled with accelerated development measures.
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October 05, 2025
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SP team blocked from entering Bareilly during shutdown
Eight days after communal violence erupted in Bareilly over a controversial slogan, Uttar Pradesh police on Saturday stopped a 14-member Samajwadi Party (SP) delegation from entering the city to meet those affected by the unrest.
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October 05, 2025
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Pollution is killing our children
Unicef's new handbook on Children's Health and the Environment reminds us of a devastating cost of environmental pollution: the lives of our children.
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October 05, 2025
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Bihar elections: Parties urge post-Chhath poll schedule
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday termed political parties as “significant stakeholders of a strong democracy” as the Election Commission of India (ECI) began its two-day review of poll preparedness for the upcoming high-stakes Bihar Assembly elections.
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October 05, 2025
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‘BJP deflecting attention with attack on Rahul’
Congress leader KC Venugopal Saturday lashed out at the BJP, accusing the party of deflecting attention from its own failures by blaming the Congress. Venugopal’s remarks come after Rahul Gandhi's comments on the government's economic policies and democratic system drew flak from the BJP.
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October 05, 2025
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Thousands march in Barcelona as Spain, Italy and Portugal protest against Israel’s war in Gaza
Thousands of people are marching in Barcelona as Spain, Italy and Portugal gear up for mass demonstrations to protest Israel's war in Gaza.
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October 05, 2025
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Govtfunding vote fails againin US Senate, shutdown dragson
Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge ina Senate vote and US President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government.
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October 05, 2025
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Allahabad HC rejects pleato stay mosque demolition in Sambhal
The Allahabad HC on Saturday rejected a petition filed by the Sambhal mosque committee seeking a stay on the demolition of a mosque constructed on pond and government land in Sambhal district.
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October 05, 2025
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Injured Rishabh, Hardik miss out; Bumrah added to T20I squad
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have returned to India’s ODI setup for the upcoming three-match series in Australia beginning October 19, marking their first international appearance since the 2025 Champions Trophy final in March.
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October 05, 2025
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Hamas to free Israeli hostages, supports Trump's Gaza plan
Hamas on Friday (local time) agreed to release all Israeli hostages, whether dead or alive, as it partially accepted the 20-point Gaza peace plan introduced by US President Donald Trump earlier this week.
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October 05, 2025
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UK PM Starmer to visit India next week, hold talks with PM Modi in Mumbai
Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, will undertake a two-day visit to India starting 8 October at the invitation of PM Narendra Modi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday.
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October 05, 2025
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Sitharaman launches nationwide financial awareness campaign
Union Fin Min Sitharaman launched the nationwide awareness campaign “Aapki Punji, Aapka Adhikaar (Your Money, Your Right) in Gandhinagar today.
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October 05, 2025
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Times Square Durga Utsav 2025 Concludes with Grace, Grandeur and Tradition
The first-ever real-time Durga Utsav at Times Square, New York City witnessed a spectacular convergence of cultures, as massive crowds gathered to celebrate the festival in the heart of the city.
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October 05, 2025
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After men’s Asia Cup showdown, India-Pakistan rivalry resumes in women’s World Cup
Gone are the heartwarming scenes from the 2022 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, when Indian players were spotted sharing a tender moment with former Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof and her baby daughter, Fatima.
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