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National
Delhi Seemapuri Building Collapse: Two Children Among Three Dead
A four‑storey building collapsed in Delhi’s Seemapuri, killing two children and a pregnant woman, as rescue teams pulled 11 survivors and continued search operations.
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National
PM Modi Urges Global Framework to Combat Cyber Frauds & Deepfakes
PM Modi urged a global framework against cyber frauds and deepfakes at IMC 2026, stressing technology must build trust through coordinated international action.
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National
Supreme Court Orders Centre to Form Panel on Pharma Marketing Ethics
Supreme Court ordered the Centre to form a panel regulating pharma marketing, addressing concerns over gifts and incentives offered to doctors for prescribing specific drugs.
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Sports
Nana Patekar’s Passion Beyond Cinema: Cricket & Shooting
Actor Nana Patekar, famed for his cinematic intensity, pursued cricket passionately and briefly took up shooting, forging a personal bond with Olympian Anjali Bhagwat.
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Sports
UEFA Leaders Meet in Berlin to Strategize Against Infantino
UEFA’s 55 federations met in Berlin to strategize on ousting FIFA president Gianni Infantino, focusing on unity, candidate selection, and global alliances for change.
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Sports
Manush & Diya: From Promising Duo to Asian Games Medalists
Manush Shah and Diya Chitale’s focused training in Mumbai transformed their partnership into a world‑class duo, earning India a historic Asian Games table tennis medal.
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Sports
Karthik Stuns Kamboj; Manish & Vaidehee Advance at Fenesta Open
Pranav Karthik stunned Udit Kamboj at the Fenesta Open, while Manish Suresh Kumar, Vaidehee Chaudhari, and Shruti Ahlawat advanced to the quarterfinals.
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Sports
Kusal Mendis Named Sri Lanka’s New Test Captain After De Silva Steps Down
Kusal Mendis was appointed Sri Lanka’s Test captain after Dhananjaya de Silva stepped down, becoming all‑format leader with 75 Tests and over 4,800 career runs.
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World
Texas Executes Jamaal Howard, First U.S. Execution Since Christa Pike Case
Texas executed Jamaal Howard for a 2000 murder, marking the first U.S. execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection and the state’s sixth in 2026.
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World
Cornell Students Stage Sit‑In Over University’s Handling of 2024 Gang Rape Case
Cornell students staged a seven‑hour sit‑in, vowing not to spend money on campus, protesting the university’s handling of a 2024 fraternity gang rape case.
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World
Italy Parliament Votes on Electoral Reform, Key Test for Meloni
Italy’s Parliament voted on Meloni’s electoral reform, introducing a proportional system granting majority to alliances with 42% votes, sparking opposition claims of power consolidation.
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World
Tanker Off Qatar Struck by Multiple Projectiles, Casualties Reported
A tanker off Qatar was struck by multiple projectiles, causing casualties, UKMTO reported, intensifying concerns over Gulf maritime security near the Strait of Hormuz.
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World
Trump Faces Protesters While Rallying Texas Voters Behind Paxton
Trump faced protesters in San Antonio while rallying support for Ken Paxton’s Senate race, clarifying Iran war remarks amid GOP struggles with approval ratings and gas prices.
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National
Rahul Gandhi’s Street Politics Highlights Congress’s Alliance Dilemma
Rahul Gandhi’s protests spotlight Congress’s leadership dilemma within the INDIA bloc, as the party seeks to balance dominance with coalition unity amid electoral controversies.
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World
Trump Says He Deserves Nobel Peace Prize, But Doubts He’ll Get It
President Donald Trump said he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize but doubts he will receive it, citing the committee’s reputation ahead of the 2026 announcement.
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National
INDIA Bloc MPs Stage Sit‑In, Dipke & Dhruv Rathee Lead Tribunal Against SIR
INDIA bloc MPs staged a sit‑in at Gandhi Smriti, while Dipke and Dhruv Rathee led Bengaluru’s tribunal against SIR, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.
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National
Legislative Privilege vs Free Speech: Supreme Court Keeps Key Questions Open
Supreme Court disposed of a reference on legislative privilege vs free speech, keeping key constitutional questions open for future rulings on press freedom and parliamentary powers.
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National
Supreme Court Orders Udayasthamana Pooja to Follow Guruvayur Traditions
Supreme Court ordered Guruvayur’s Udayasthamana pooja to follow age‑old traditions, prioritizing worshippers’ faith over management hurdles, safeguarding the temple’s spiritual and cultural legacy.
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Business
Tata Power Stock Hits 52-Week Low: Can It Reach ₹300?
Tata Power shares hit a 52-week low at ₹334.10. Analysts see key support near ₹320-326, while a breakdown could push the stock toward ₹300.
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Business
HDFC Bank CEO Pay: Anup Bagchi vs Sashidhar Jagdishan
HDFC Bank has proposed Rs 35.89 crore for incoming CEO Anup Bagchi, compared with Rs 28.65 crore paid to Sashidhar Jagdishan in FY26.
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Business
RBI Rate Hike: ICRA Sees 25-Bps Rise, Axis MF 75 Bps
RBI raises repo rate to 5.50%. ICRA expects another 25-bps hike, while Axis Mutual Fund sees scope for 50-75 bps more amid inflation risks.
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Business
Amazon Job Cuts Hit US, UK and India Amid Restructuring
Amazon has announced fresh job cuts across the US, UK and India as it restructures its Stores business while increasing investment in AI infrastructure.
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Business
Microsoft Surface Ultra: Nvidia-Powered AI Laptop Details
Microsoft’s new Nvidia-powered Surface Ultra targets AI developers and creators with powerful local processing, hybrid AI capabilities and workstation-level performance.
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Business
Trump’s $70,000 OPT Fee: What Indian Students Need to Know
Trump’s proposed $70,000 OPT fee could raise costs for Indian students seeking US work experience after graduation. Here’s what the proposal means.