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Guwahati wife murder case: A chilling confession, a missing timeline and a threat beyond the grave
Guwahati wife murder case: A chilling confession, a missing timeline and a threat beyond the grave
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A 30-year-old man has been arrested after his wife was found dead inside their Guwahati home. What followed was an alleged confession, a disputed account of the motive and a disturbing threat against ...
BJP Announces Month-Long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ to Mark Modi’s 25 Years in Office
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The campaign will run from September 17 to October 17, spanning Modi’s birthday and the anniversary of his first swearing-in as Gujarat chief minister. BJP president Nitin Nabin announced blood donati ...
Satya Niketan Collapse: Delhi CM Orders Demolition Drive, Inspections of All PGs
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After the building collapse killed seven people, Rekha Gupta has directed MCD to act against illegal construction and inspect PG hostels across Delhi. Officials must also examine building records to e ...
From old wounds to AI and defence: Why Ishiba wants Japan and South Korea closer than ever
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Former Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba wants Seoul and Tokyo to think beyond their complicated history — and build a partnership spanning defence, AI, semiconductors and regional security.
BBL Privatisation Row: NSW Warns Private Investment Could Hurt Grassroots Cricket
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Cricket Australia has opened the door to private ownership of Big Bash clubs, with Melbourne Renegades set to be the first sold. But NSW warns that diverting profits to investors could squeeze grassro ...
Satya Niketan Collapse Sparks Safety Fears: Are Delhi’s Student PGs and Hostels Really Safe?
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The Satya Niketan building collapse, which killed seven people, has left students questioning the safety of Delhi’s PG accommodation and whether they can afford to move. A proposed government policy s ...
Maharashtra FDA Crackdown: Railway Food Supplier, 20 Eateries Lose Licences Over Safety Violations
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A supplier serving railway passengers, three food establishments at ISKCON Juhu and a Kharghar dairy unit face licence suspensions over alleged safety violations. The Maharashtra FDA also reported act ...
Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem’s Bunker gets 16-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival
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A 16-minute standing ovation, an emotional Penelope Cruz, and a married couple confronting doomsday fears on screen. Bunker has emerged as one of the most talked-about films of the Venice Film Festiva ...
US Open: Jessica Pegula beats Emma Navarro, sets up semifinal clash with Aryna Sabalenka
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A shaky start, a familiar rival across the net, and a place in US Open history still within reach. Jessica Pegula fought back from a set down against Emma Navarro to keep her New York dream alive.