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Election Commission begins prep for 2026 Bengal Assembly polls amid ongoin
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Deputy Election Commissioner Gyanesh Bharti led a meeting in Kolkata with multiple First Level Checking (FLC) team members where they discussed the ongoing SIR, preparations of ensuring stock of EVM and VVPAT also is present among other things. According to ECI officials, the state EC has
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Ishaq Dar's Brussels visit faces scrutiny amid Pakistan's rights crisis
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Exiled journalist Taha Siddiqui says Ishaq Dar's Brussels visit comes as the EU prepares to review Pakistan's GSP+ trade benefits amid widespread human rights abuses, political repression, and militancy concerns. He warns that ignoring these violations would undermine Europe's credibility.
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West Bengal SIR: Mamata Banerjee writes to EC, seeks immediate interventio
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Sharing a letter on X addressed to CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Banerjee described the exercise as "unplanned, chaotic and dangerous," highlighting gaps in training, lack of clarity on documentation, and the impossibility of meeting voters amidst their work schedules.
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PM Modi attending G20 Summit "safely" since Trump boycotting it: Jairam Ra
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The summit, held under the South African G20 Presidency, is taking place today and tomorrow, with PM Modi attending "safely and securely," Ramesh noted, amid the absence of former US President Donald Trump and the United States delegation.
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US Navy races to recover crashed fighter jet, helicopter from South China
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The US Navy is working to recover an F/A-18 jet and MH-60 helicopter that crashed in the South China Sea, amid concerns China could access sensitive technology. A Navy salvage ship is on-site, with experts warning the wreckage could offer valuable military intelligence.
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284,000 Afghans deported from Iran, Pakistan and Turkey in one month
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Iran says six million foreign nationals live in the country and over 1.5 million Afghans have returned this year, mostly voluntarily. Afghan migrants report growing restrictions, while Afghanistan says over 284,000 people have been deported recently. UNHCR warns of rising expulsions amid dec
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Ariana Grande tests positive for COVID amid 'Wicked: For Good' promotions
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Ariana shared a picture of herself from her appearance on 'The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon' along with a message confirming her positive COVID diagnosis.
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"India is scaling so rapidly, 'Make in India' one of smartest concepts": M
Updated : 4 months ago IST
"India and Israel share similar thinking. We are grateful for this friendship. India continues to rise amidst challenges. The reasons why India should be a compelling investment destination for the world. 10 Ds define India's growth story and commitment to the future. Confident that the s
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Amid suspected leak, NDC head says ex-TSMC exec lacked access to core tech
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The former Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) executive suspected of leaking technical secrets did not have access to the company's core technology, National Development Council (NDC) head Yeh Chun-hsien said Thursday.
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Neil Nitin Mukesh Announced as Brand Ambassador for "The Universal Idol":
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20: The world of music witnessed a grand celebration as The Universal Idol was officially unveiled at a high-profile press conference curated and organised by Creative and Planning Head Abhay Parpani and Imtiyaz Khan, the man behind the show. Amidst ind
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Bangladesh vows deeper CSC cooperation, seeks evolution into an open, incl
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Amid the current diplomatic situation regarding the extradition of Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, Bangladesh's National Security Adviser (NSA) Khalilur Rahman on Thursday reaffirmed Dhaka's commitment to strengthening cooperation within the Colombo Security C
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Sri Lankan laborers to bolster Israel's industrial sector amid worker shor
Updated : 4 months ago IST
Israel's Ministry of Economy and Industry has opened a new quota for 1,500 unskilled workers from Sri Lanka to support the country's industrial sector.
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