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Pezeshkian urges US must change tone, approach toward Iran
Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that the United States must change its tone and approach toward Iran. “The US reliance on coercion and bullying will only complicate executive processes,” Pezeshkian…
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India, UN chief condemn killing of 2 peacekeepers in South Sudan
United Nations: India and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have condemned the killing of two Ethiopian peacekeepers serving in South Sudan and demanded immediate action to ensure accountability for the attack. India’s UN mission…
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Hijab not essential to faith, can’t be added to school uniform: HC
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a student cannot claim the right to alter a school’s prescribed dress code to suit personal preference, dismissing a plea by a Muslim girl seeking…
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Syria welcomes US removal from state terror sponsors list
Damascus: Syria welcomed the US decision to remove the country from Washington’s list of state sponsors of terrorism, calling the move an important step toward ending decades of isolation. In a statement,…
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Four killed in Gaza, including two children, in Israeli strikes
Gaza Strip: Palestinian residents of war-battered Gaza fled homes and businesses as Israeli strikes and tank fire killed at least four people Monday, August 24, including two children, hospital officials said, a…
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Telangana HC seeks data on infants amid child trafficking concerns
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court on Monday, August 24, asked the Congress government to furnish data on children allegedly sold illegally to couples. Taking note of alleged child trafficking, the court also…
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Govt revises raw sugar import norms
New Delhi: The government has revised the timeline for processing and selling duty-free imported raw sugar and allowed importers up to two months from the date of filing the bill of entry…
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Ram Rahim granted 21-day parole again; set for 17th jail release
Chandigarh: Dera Sacha Sauda head Gurmeet Ram Rahim, who is lodged in Sunaria Jail in Haryana’s Rohtak serving a sentence for raping two female followers, has again been granted a 21-day parole.…
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Partial relief for Telangana in Shaadi Mubarak, Kalyana Lakshmi stay
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has handed the state government a partial win, exempting differently-abled brides from the interim stay it had earlier imposed on the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak marriage…
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Colombian President orders raids, vows migrant deportations
Bogota: Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has promised to deport thousands of migrants who are in the country without residence permits, mainly Venezuelans, as he attempts to make significant changes to…
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Gujarat HC rejects remission plea in ex-Congress MP murder case
Ahmedabad: The Gujarat High Court has dismissed the plea filed by a convict in the 1992 murder of former Congress MP Rauf Valiullah, challenging the rejection of his remission application by the…
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Mahayuti allies agree not to criticise each other: Bawankule
Mumbai: The constituents of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra have decided to contest upcoming elections together and refrain from making critical or contradictory remarks against each other, senior BJP leader and…
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15 pc dip in Indian students seeking UG admission in US: Report
Amid tightening of immigration policies, the number of Indian students seeking admission in US colleges witnessed a 15 per cent decline in 2025-26 over the previous year, a report by a non-profit…
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Trump admin planning to revoke visas of up to 2 lakh foreigners
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If…
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US launches ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran
Washington: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday, August 24, launched what he called an “economic onslaught” against Iran, warning governments, banks and companies worldwide that they must choose between doing business…
