Another Matthew VanDyke case? US national arrested near Nepal border for entering India illegally
The Uttar Pradesh Police has arrested a US national, who was attempting to cross into Nepal through an unauthorised foot trail near the Indo-Nepal border in the Maharajganj district, said officials on Monday.
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India women register huge win over England in one-off Lord’s Test as Yastika and Kranti shine
India women have completed a historic win over England in the one-off Test at the iconic Lord’s. The Women in Blue defeated the English side by 270 runs in the first-ever Test match at the Home of Cricket as Yastika Bhatia, Kranti Gaud and Sneh Rana put up stellar performances.
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Why the historic Gauripur Jama Masjid at Kolkata Airport is at the centre of a security row | Explained
The temporary suspension of prayers at the historic Gauripur Jama Masjid, located within the premises of Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, has drawn attention to the long-running debate over security and access at one of the country’s busiest airports.
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After backlash over first look, makers of Rajkummar Rao’s Dada release fan-made posters
Rajkummar Rao is gearing up to step into the shoes of former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly in the biopic Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story. On July 8, the makers unveiled the film’s first look to mark Ganguly’s birthday. While the poster generated buzz online, it also received a wave of criticism from social media users. Soon after, the makers shared numerous fan-made posters of Dada amid criticisms.
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‘I will commit suicide’: What Manmohan Singh told then-CEC SY Quraishi over ‘loose talks’ by ministers
Former Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) SY Quraishi has said he has immense respect for Manmohan Singh, as he recalled an interesting incident when he was told by the former prime minister that he would “commit suicide” after the then poll body chief complained to him over “loose talk” by ministers over how the Election Commission of India (ECI) operates.
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DU UG admissions see historic response; 2.73 lakh students register, simulated ranks out | Details
The University of Delhi has received an overwhelming response for undergraduate admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, with more than 2.73 lakh candidates registering on the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal, university officials said on Sunday.
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Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?
While the country continues with its military operations in Lebanon, Israel announced on Sunday that the general elections will take place on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eyeing another term in the office. This will be the first since 1988 when elections are happening in Israel following a complete four-year term.
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India declares national mourning on July 13 following demise of Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad
India has announced a one-day national mourning on July 13, following the death of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, the Father Amir of the State of Qatar. The decision has been taken as a mark of respect for the former Qatari ruler, who passed away on Sunday.
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Jackie Shroff, Sonakshi Sinha and others attend Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Sharan Sharma’s wedding reception
Actress Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and filmmaker Sharan Sharma hosted a grand wedding reception on Sunday (July 12), which turned into a star-studded affair with several Bollywood stars making an appearance.
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Middle East on edge again as US strikes on Iran’s Hormozgan province, Qeshm Island leaves one dead
The tensions remained high in the Gulf on Sunday after the hostilities resumed between the United States (US) and Iran, with more than 10 projectiles striking the Qeshm Island, which is located in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The strikes comes even as the US maintains that the critical waterway remains open for all merchant vessels.
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