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Punjab Police busted a cross-border weapon smuggling module linked to Pakistan, arresting two individuals and seizing 18 pistols, 1,847 cartridges, and 42 magazines. The operation, led by Fazilka Police, aims to expose the full smuggling network through further investigation
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Two Naxalites were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district on Friday. This follows a major operation on Thursday in Gariaband where 10 Naxalites, including a top leader, were killed. Anti-Naxal operations continue across the State
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Manipur on Saturday for the first time since the 2023 ethnic violence. He will unveil development projects worth ₹8,500 crore in both Kuki-majority Churachandpur and Meitei-majority Imphal amid tight security and mixed community reactions
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Australia has approved the world’s first single-dose chlamydia vaccine for koalas, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast. The vaccine reduces mortality and infection, but conservationists stress that habitat loss remains the main threat to the endangered species
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Nepal is preparing to appoint former Chief Justice Sushila Karki as interim Prime Minister amid nationwide youth-led protests against corruption. Her selection follows days of political negotiations as unrest intensifies, with 34 people killed and over 1,000 injured in clashes.
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CP Radhakrishnan, a veteran BJP leader from Tamil Nadu and former Maharashtra Governor, was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President. Known for his RSS roots and administrative experience, he is the first OBC from South India to hold the post
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Equity indices rose in early trade Friday as global market optimism and Fed rate cut hopes lifted sentiment. Infosys surged on a Rs 18,000 crore buyback, while auto and banking stocks saw mixed trends. FIIs sold, DIIs bought.
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The rupee slipped 7 paise to 88.42 against the US dollar in Friday’s morning trade amid tariff concerns, strong dollar demand, and FII outflows. Traders expect the currency to remain under pressure despite optimism on US-India trade negotiations.
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Chandrapuram Ponnusamy Radhakrishnan was sworn in as India’s 15th Vice President by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He won the election by 152 votes, succeeding Jagdeep Dhankhar, who resigned due to health reasons. Top leaders attended the ceremony
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Four Telugu fishermen from Andhra Pradesh and Yanam were released by a Sri Lankan court after their boat accidentally crossed the International Maritime Boundary due to GPS errors. No illegal fishing was found, and they will be returned to India soon
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A cattle herder in Medak narrowly survived a leopard attack while grazing goats near Karimnagar village. Fellow herders intervened, chasing the animal away. Forest officials plan traps and monitoring to capture it.
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The FBI released video showing the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s murder fleeing a Utah campus rooftop. A manhunt is underway with over 200 tips, DNA tests, and a $100,000 reward announced.
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Nora Fatehi records Punjabi vocals for Yo Yo Honey Singh’s upcoming track I’m So Rich. Honey Singh praised her effort, as the actress shared glimpses from the studio, calling the experience exciting despite jet lag.
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Tamannaah Bhatia described her role in Do You Wanna Partner as that of an impulsive, passion-driven hustler. She said the entrepreneurial dramedy also highlights authentic female friendships with nuance and depth.
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Hansal Mehta’s series Gandhi, starring Pratik Gandhi, received a standing ovation at TIFF. Based on Ramachandra Guha’s books, the three-season series explores Gandhi’s formative years in India, London, and South Africa.
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US President Donald Trump defended Jair Bolsonaro after Brazil’s Supreme Court sentenced him to 27 years for plotting a coup, calling the verdict “surprising” and comparing it to his own legal battles.
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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla said IT and AI must be integrated into democratic institutions to connect better with people, highlighting the need for a digital Parliament and stronger trust in India’s democracy.
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Telusu Kada teaser introduces Siddu Jonnalagadda in a stylish new role, caught in a triangular love story with Raashii Khanna and Srinidhi Shetty, blending music, drama, and rich visuals under Neeraja Kona’s direction.
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Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court sentenced former president Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting a coup and related charges. Currently under house arrest, he may appeal, while Trump compared the verdict to his own battles.
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CP Radhakrishnan will take oath as India’s 15th Vice President at Rashtrapati Bhavan today. President Murmu will administer the oath, with top leaders attending. PM Modi congratulated him on the victory.
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Congresswoman Deborah Ross condemned Charlie Kirk’s murder, urging leaders to reduce political rhetoric. Trump announced a manhunt update and posthumous Medal of Freedom for the Turning Point USA founder killed at Utah Valley University.
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The Supreme Court will hear bail pleas of Sharjeel Imam, Umar Khalid, Meeran Haider, and Gulfisha Fatima in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case, challenging Delhi High Court’s rejection under UAPA.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Gyan Bharatam portal at Vigyan Bhawan to promote manuscript digitisation. The international conference highlights conservation, digitisation technologies, and Sanskrit’s role in preserving India’s knowledge legacy.
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The 20-year-old from Karnataka showcased his aggressive style and superior court coverage to outplay the former world No. 2 Japanese shuttler 21-19, 12-21, 21-14 in a 72-minute thriller