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Dealing with an unpredictable US: How India is fighting to shield its seafarers from missile strikes

As tensions in the Gulf region continue to escalate amid the Iran war, India has stepped up diplomatic and maritime efforts to protect thousands of its seafarers working aboard merchant vessels in one of the world’s most volatile shipping corridors. With Indian crew members repeatedly finding themselves caught in the crossfire of military actions at sea, New Delhi is increasingly focused on ensuring the safety of its citizens navigating the troubled waters of the Arabian Sea and Gulf region.

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She cleared 19 government job exams at 23: Meet Raipur girl Charu Pandey set for Presidential honour

Every year, millions of Indians appear for government jobs, but only few, less than 0.5 per cent could succeed in heavily competitive recruitment exams, as per LinkedIn. But, Raipur girl Charu Pandey has made a miracle by not cracking one or two, but 19 government job exams at the age of 23. 

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Akshay Kumar, Raveena Tandon reunite after 22 years for Welcome To The Jungle: Which was their last film?

Akshay Kumar and Raveena Tandon are reuniting for Welcome To The Jungle, 22 years after their last film in 2004, Police Force: An Inside Story. Over the years, the duo have delivered several hit films together. At the film’s trailer launch on June 11, Akshay spoke about reuniting with Raveena after several years. The actress, who gave the event a miss last evening, had also posted a fun picture with both Akshay and Suniel, the key cast of Mohra. 

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Amit Shah says govt will remove AFSPA from entire Northeast barring one or two states next year

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday said that the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act or AFSPA will be removed from the entire Northeast next year, barring one or two states. While speaking at the signing of a tripartite MoU between the Centre, Assam and Nagaland to facilitate mineral oil operations in the Assam-Nagaland boundary areas, Shah said that shrinking of areas covered under AFSPA is an indicator of peace.

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Trump calls off planned strikes against Iran, says ‘final points’ of US-Iran deal approved by allies

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he has cancelled planned military strikes against Iran, saying negotiations had reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership and raising hopes of a possible diplomatic breakthrough after more than three months of conflict.

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Surat cop climbs into locked 7th-floor flat to save man attempting suicide | Watch

A dramatic rescue in Gujarat’s Surat has gone viral after a police constable risked his own safety to reach a man inside a locked seventh-floor apartment and help save his life.

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Two goals, three red cards; Mexico outclass South Africa in FIFA World Cup 2026 opener – key moments

Mexico outclassed South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener at the Mexico City Stadium by 2-0 in a game that was marred by second-half red cards. Two South African players – Yaya Sithole and Themba Zwane were sent off before Mexico captain Cesar Montes was sent down the tunnel at the Estadio Azteca. 

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First time in 28 years! Mexico vs South Africa FIFA World Cup 2026 opener witnesses three red cards: Video

It was a day to remember at the Mexico City Stadium as co-hosts Mexico defeated South Africa in the FIFA World Cup 2026 opener by 2-0. Julian Quinones and  Raul Jimenez scored for the El Tri as they blanked the Bafana Bafana in front of a packed Mexican crowd. While Javier Aguirre’s men displayed a stunning show on the pitch, there was much more to remember about this contest other than the goals.

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FIFA World Cup 2026 faces mounting scrutiny over unprecedented scale of issues

Concerns surrounding the FIFA World Cup 2026 have intensified months before kick-off, with senior FIFA figures already acknowledging that preparations have not unfolded “as expected”. What was initially framed as a return to familiar ground, with Canada, Mexico, and the United States as co-hosts, has instead become a tournament overshadowed by a widening list of disputes and controversies.

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OPINION | Modi: Reels can’t win elections, Picture Abhi Baaki Hai!

In a pluralistic country like India, having a multi-party system that has witnessed political upheavals during coalition rule, winning the popular mandate consistently for 12 years is a big accomplishment. Normally, parties which rule for long, face the anti-incumbency factor, but it is the reverse in the case of Narendra Modi. Modi has consistently won people’s trust. Not only his party, the BJP, but other NDA constituents have won elections because of Modi. This has never happened in the past in Indian politics. No other leader garnered such popular support on a humungous scale.

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