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Failed to provide clean drinking water despite ruling for over 20 years: C
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"There has been BJP rule in the state for over 20 years, around 25 years of BJP-led Municipal Corporation in Indore city, and over 30 years of BJP MP ruling over the Indore constituency. But failed to provide pure drinking water, and loss of lives occurred here. If these people (BJP) cann
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South Asia leads emerging market growth, India anchors despite trade headw
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
South Asia returns to the top of the regional growth outlook, according to two-thirds of the World Economic Forum's chief economists who were surveyed. They expect strong (60 per cent) or very strong (6 per cent) growth, a substantial improvement compared to 31 per cent in the September edit
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Flights delayed in Delhi amid dense fog, AQI in 'very poor' category
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a slight improvement in minimum temperature, which stood at 7 degrees Celsius on Saturday morning, compared to 4 degrees Celsius recorded on Friday. Despite the marginal rise in temperature, visibility remained low during the early hours,
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HP CM meets Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar; seeks special relaxation f
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chief Minister apprised the Union Minister that no specific relaxations have been extended to hill states under the scheme, which has limited Himachal Pradesh's ability to avail its benefits despite the State's strong commitment towards green and sustainable mobility. He informed that
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J-K: Eight months on, flood-hit Udhampur village still awaits restoration
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Despite the Jal Shakti Department restoring most flood-damaged water projects in the region, the piped supply serving Ritti village has yet to be repaired. As a result, villagers are forced to walk one to two kilometres every day to fetch drinking water, significantly affecting daily life
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Expecting India's 2025-26 overall exports to touch USD 850 billion: Commer
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
India is on track to cross USD 850 billion in total exports for the current financial year (FY 2025-26), driven by steady performance in both merchandise and services despite a challenging global economic climate.
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Nepali villagers struggle to keep age old bull-fight tradition alive
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The annual bull festival, which began over two centuries ago, continues to draw hundreds of revellers from across the nation despite the declining number of participating humpy bulls.
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Karachi protest highlights one-year police stalemate in missing children c
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
According to The Express Tribune, five-year-old Aliyan and six-year-old Ali Raza vanished on January 14, 2025, and despite multiple assurances, meetings and "active investigation" claims by officials, the families say no credible development has emerged.
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Pakistan's expanding campaign of transnational repression targets critics
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Within Pakistan, the state has mobilized anti-terror legislation, military trials, and expanded censorship to stifle criticism. Anti-terror laws have been used as tools against members of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party, while online spaces face increasing surveillance and restri
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Cement prices likely to rise sharply in early 2026 despite capacity additi
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The cement industry is likely to witness a round of sharp price hikes in the first quarter of calendar year 2026, supported by seasonally strong demand and a delayed impact of large capacity additions, according to a report by HSBC Global Investment Research.
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Teyana Taylor says she won't "abandon" Kanye West but doesn't "agree with
Updated : 6 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Teyana Taylor recently opened up about whether she has remained friends with Kanye West, despite all his controversies in recent years, including the antisemitic remarks and his 2020 presidential run.
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Indian skipper Gill laments lack of middle over wickets after 2nd ODI loss
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Despite two early wickets, a batting masterclass from Daryl Mitchell (131*) and Will Young (87) sunk India to a seven-wicket loss against New Zealand, as they chased down 285 successfully with 15 balls to go. KL Rahul's brilliant 112* in 92 went in vain as an exciting series decider is set u
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