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"I stand firmly with Diljit": Naseeruddin Shah defends singer amid 'Sardaa
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Amid the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Diljit's recent collaboration with Pakistani artist Hania Aamir is facing massive backlash from social media, celebrities and the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE).
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Former Nepali Prez Bhandari announces return to politics month after China
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Former Nepali President Bidhya Devi Bhandari rejoined active politics with the CPN-UML, sparking internal party tensions. Her return follows a China visit and signals plans to challenge PM Oli's leadership. Senior leaders welcomed her move, but Oli showed clear resistance during a recent
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Iran: Thousands attend funeral of IRGC commanders, nuclear scientists kill
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Their coffins were driven into Tehran's Azadi Square adorned with their photos and national flags, as crowds waved flags and some reached out to touch the caskets and throw rose petals onto them.
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Missile launched by Houthis at Israel 'apparently successfully' intercepte
Updated : 9 months ago IST
A Houthi ballistic missile fired at Israel was likely intercepted, with no injuries reported, the IDF said. Sirens sounded in southern Israel. The Houthis claimed responsibility, citing Beersheba as the target. Attacks resumed after Israel restarted operations in Gaza.
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4415 Indians evacuated from conflict zones in Iran, Israel via 19 special
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Indian government has initiated Operation Sindhu to evacuate Indian nationals from conflict zones in Iran and Israel amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The operation, which began on June 18, has successfully evacuated over 4415 Indian nationals so far.
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Iran rules out US talks after nuclear strikes, vows retaliation as lawmake
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Iran has ruled out talks with the US, contradicting President Trump's claims. Foreign Minister Araghchi said Iran is assessing damage from recent US-Israel strikes on its nuclear sites and may seek compensation. Iran also suspended cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, escalating tension
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"India should take clear stand on this matter," says Sharad Pawar on growi
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Nationalist Congress Party-Sharadchandra Pawar (NCP-SCP) president Sharad Pawar on Friday stated that India is losing its neutral stance in global matters, especially with Gulf countries, due to recent decisions taken by the central government.
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India's passenger vehicle retail sales drop 13.6% in May amid geopolitical
Updated : 9 months ago IST
The Indian passenger vehicle (PV) industry witnessed a 13.6 per cent contraction in retail sales in May 2025, primarily due to subdued consumer sentiment amid heightened geopolitical tensions in northern India following the India-Pakistan conflict, according to a report by credit rating agen
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Indian engineering exports face headwinds in May 2025 amid geopolitical te
Updated : 9 months ago IST
India's engineering goods exports experienced a marginal 0.82 per cent year-on-year dip in May 2025, to USD 9.89 billion, weighed down by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and West Asia, and a high statistical base from the previous year, according to a recent report by EEP
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33 Chinese warplanes breach Taiwan Strait median after President Lai reaff
Updated : 9 months ago IST
China deployed 33 aircraft and 5 vessels near Taiwan in 24 hours, with 24 jets crossing the Taiwan Strait median line. Taiwan's Defence Ministry called it harassment, following President Lai's comment calling Taiwan a country. The military responded with aircraft, ships, and missile systems.
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Nifty, Sensex opens in gains for 3rd consecutive session, investors in wai
Updated : 9 months ago IST
Indian stock markets opened on flat but on a positive note on Thursday as geopolitical tensions eased and investors adopted a wait-and-watch approach ahead of the US tariff deadline on July 9.
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High-frequency indicators point towards resilient economic activity in Ind
Updated : 9 months ago IST
High-frequency indicators point towards resilient economic activity in India across the industrial and services sectors, even as global economy is in a state of flux, reeling from the twin shocks of trade policy uncertainties and a spike in geo-political tensions, RBI said in its monthly bul
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