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Hegseth defends boat strikes, says Trumpcan useforceas hesees fit

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December 08, 2025

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended strikes on alleged drug cartel boats during remarks Saturday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, saying President Donald Trump has the power to take military action “as he sees fit” to defend the nation.

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Hegseth dismissed criticism of the strikes, which have killed more than 80 people and now face intense scrutiny over concerns that they violated international law. Saying the strikes are justified toprotect Americans, Hegseth likened the fight to the war on terror following the 11 September, 2001 attacks.

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Nana Patole hits out at new Lokayukta Act, says Maha being run from PMO

Congress leader Nana Patole on Friday criticised the Maharashtra government over its move to implement the newly-amended Lokayukta Act, alleging that efforts are underway to allow the Prime Minister's Office to exert control over the state administration.

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1 min

December 13, 2025

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Bengal SIR ends:58.08 lakh names set to be deleted

The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal has ended with a sweeping overhaul of the electoral database, as 58,08,202 names are set to be deleted from the draft voter list.

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1 mins

December 13, 2025

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Leopard injures four forest workers, found dead soon after

A leopard attacked a Forest Department rescue team in Negdiyan village, Rajsamand, on Friday, injuring four forest workers.

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1 min

December 13, 2025

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Uddhav to Fadnavis govt: Name LoP or remove Deputy CM post

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray has threatened to challenge the legality of the post of Deputy Chief Minister if his party is denied the post of Leader of Opposition in the legislative assembly and the legislative council.

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2 mins

December 13, 2025

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ECI revises electoral roll revision schedule for 6 states/UTs

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Thursday revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in six states and Union Territories, citing requests from the respective Chief Electoral Officers.

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1 mins

December 12, 2025

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NABARD survey shows strong revival in rural economy, consumption at record high

India’s rural economy is witnessing a broad-based revival marked by rising incomes, stronger consumption and improved financial behaviour, according to the latest findings from NABARDs Rural Economic Conditions and Sentiments Survey (RECSS).

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1 mins

December 12, 2025

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Delhi court grants 7-day interim bail to Umar Khalid

A Delhi court on Thursday granted interim bail to former JNU scholar and jailed student activist Umar Khalid to attend his sister's wedding, even as the Supreme Court has yet to deliver its verdict on his regular bail plea in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots \"larger conspiracy\" case.

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1 mins

December 12, 2025

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US has seized oil tanker off Venezuela coast: Trump

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela as tensions mount with the government of President Nicolás Maduro.

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1 mins

December 12, 2025

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Breathing (with) history: An ode to the rural heritage of India

At a time when India’s rural legacies risk being eclipsed by the noise of hypermodernity, the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC) opened a window to the past, one that feels startlingly alive.

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4 mins

December 12, 2025

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ICCanounces ticket sales for 2026 T20 World Cup

Tickets forthe 2026 ICC men’s T20 World Cup went on sale on Thursday, ahead of the toumament’starton7 February, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka.

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1 min

December 12, 2025

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