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India’s Operation Sindoor signals strategic shift in South Asia: US warfare expert John Spencer

Operation Sindoor was not just a four-day military engagement — it was a message. That’s the assessment of John Spencer, Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute, and one of the leading urban combat experts in the world. In an exclusive interview with ANI’s Smita Prakash, Spencer hailed the operation as a turning point in India’s strategic doctrine, stating that the offensive demonstrated India’s precision, preparedness, and political will in responding to cross-border terrorism.

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Trump triggers new trade war with 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico from August 1

In a bold move on Saturday, US President Donald Trump announced the imposition of 30 per cent tariffs on two of the United States’ largest trade partners, the European Union (EU) and Mexico, intensifying his “America First” trade policies ahead of his 2024 campaign. Trump revealed the tariffs through letters posted to his social media accounts, criticising both nations for their trade practices.

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Radhika Yadav murder: Tennis player’s father confesses to ‘Kanya Vadh’ in chilling call to brother

In a shocking revelation, Deepak Yadav, the father and accused killer of tennis player Radhika Yadav, allegedly confessed to his brother, Vijay, after committing the crime. Vijay Yadav, Radhika’s uncle, shared in an interview on Saturday that Deepak called him immediately after the murder and said, “Brother, I have committed Kanya Vadh (killing of a woman). Kill me now.” Deepak reportedly did not offer any specific reason for his actions but claimed that his mind was not in the right place.

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OPINION | Bihar electoral revision: Fears are unfounded

Congress, the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) and other opposition parties were expecting the Supreme Court to put the brake on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise on electoral rolls going on in Bihar, but their expectations were belied. The Supreme Court on Thursday allowed the Election Commission to continue with the exercise, but at the same time, it asked the EC to consider Aadhar, Voter ID card and ration card as valid documents for this exercise.

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Sena MLA Sanjay Shirsat seen with bag of full of cash day after Income Tax notice, Sanjay Raut shares video

A major political controversy has erupted in Maharashtra after Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut released a video allegedly showing Eknath Shinde’s Shiva Sena MLA and state minister Sanjay Shirsat with a large stash of cash at his residence. The video has triggered sharp reactions and added to the ongoing political tensions within the state just a day after Shirsat received a notice from the Income Tax Department.

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Original Birkin bag sells at auction for $10 million, internet in splits | WATCH

A dented and stained Hermès Birkin bag, previously held by British singer and actress Jane Birkin, has become the most expensive handbag sold. According to CNN, the legendary accessory got approx. Rs 86 crores (€8.6 million, $10 million), including fees, at a Sotheby’s online auction in Paris, breaking previous records.

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Pakistan terror groups LeT, JeM may use Nepal route to strike India: Nepalese Official

A top Nepalese official has warned that Pakistan-based terrorist outfits like Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) may exploit the Nepal route to target India. Sunil Bahadur Thapa, Advisor to the President of Nepal, made these remarks during a high-level seminar hosted by the Nepal Institute for International Cooperation and Engagement (NIICE) in Kathmandu on Wednesday (July 9), as per a report by News 18. The conference brought together leading regional experts and policymakers to deliberate on the pressing issue of terrorism in South Asia.

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Neeraj Chopra reacts to Radhika Yadav’s murder, says families should support each other

Indian Javelin star Neeraj Chopra has reacted to the murder of Tennis player and coach Radhika Yadav, calling for the families to support each other. Radhika, a 25-year-old coach and national-level tennis player, was shot dead by her father in their Gurugram residence. Upon being taken into police custody, his father, Deepak Yadav, admitted to the crime.

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OPINION | Bihar electoral revision: Rahul, Tejashwi on a weak ground

The RJD-led Mahagathbandhan in Bihar gave a call for Bihar Bandh on July 9 to protest the special intensive revision of electoral rolls ordered by the Election Commission of India. There was practically no effect on day-to-day life in other cities of India except Patna, where RJD, Congress, and Left leaders led a protest march. Tejashwi Yadav and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led the march and gave speeches. Rahul Gandhi alleged there was massive rigging in Maharashtra assembly elections held last year and plans are afoot to do the same in the forthcoming Bihar assembly polls. He said that while the number of voters in Maharashtra was inflated, in Bihar, the names of many voters will be deleted through this revision exercise.

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Diljit Dosanjh reacts to ‘No Entry 2’ exit rumours, calls Anees Bazmee his ‘favourite director’ | Watch

Punjabi singer-turned-actor Diljit Dosanjh, who has recently been in the news amid rumours of his exit from Anees Bazmee’s comedy drama film ‘No Entry 2’, due to creative differences, has finally reacted to it with his signature humorous style. Taking to the Instagram handle, he shared a funny video featuring him along with ‘No Entry 2’ director Anees Bazmee, effectively putting all the speculations to rest. 

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