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Four women among seven dead in Poonch landslide as heavy rainfall batters Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTThe deceased include four women, said officials, while adding that a rescue operation remains underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch where a landslide was reported. This comes amid the heavy rainfall in the region.
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SC suggests reconstituting SIT in Ram Temple theft case, cautions against politicising matter
India | Jul 20, 2026, 11:59 PM ISTWhile hearing the Ram Temple donation theft case, the Supreme Court suggested reconstituting the SIT and also cautioned political parties against politicising the matter, saying the court was there only to ensure a proper investigation.
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CJP claims Centre reached out for talks; Abhijeet Dipke ends hunger strike at Jantar Mantar
India | Jul 20, 2026, 01:00 PM ISTThe development comes as thousands of protesters remain gathered at Jantar Mantar, while heavy security continues to be deployed across central Delhi to prevent the march from reaching Parliament.
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Eight dead, dozen injured as heavy rains cause massive landslide in Nagaland's Mon
Nagaland | Jul 20, 2026, 12:14 AM ISTThe Mon town of Nagaland remains the worst affected, with officials saying that eight people have died due to a landslide triggered by the heavy rainfall. Bodies of four people have been recovered, while a search remains underway for others.
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Opposition stages symbolic walkout from all-party meet over Centre's invite to rebel TMC MPs
India | Jul 19, 2026, 12:12 PM ISTLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs with the Shiv Sena led by Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and allowed separate seating for the 20 rebel TMC lawmakers, who have joined a little-known party, NCPI.
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Amarnath Yatra to remain suspended from July 19 due to bad weather forecast
Jammu and Kashmir | Jul 18, 2026, 10:31 PM ISTThe Shri Amarnath Yatra has been suspended temporarily due to inclement weather forecast. More than 3.7 lakh pilgrims have so far paid obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine during the ongoing 57-day Shri Amarnath Yatra, which is scheduled to conclude on August 28.
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Lok Sabha Speaker approves merger of 6 Shiv Sena UBT MPs with Shinde faction in big blow to Uddhav
Maharashtra | Jul 18, 2026, 07:56 PM ISTSix Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs -- Sanjay Dina Patil, Omprakash Rajenimbalkar, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchaure and Nagesh Patil Ashtikar formally joined the Shinde-led Shiv Sena on June 22.
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8 killed, several injured in blast at Ahmedabad firecracker factory operating illegally
Gujarat | Jul 18, 2026, 09:55 PM ISTThe blast took place at the firecracker factory located on the Ramol-Gatrad Road in Ahmedabad, leaving at least 8 people dead. Preliminary information revealed that the factory was operating illegally, as its license had been suspended in the past.
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Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre's bail cancelled, asked to surrender by July 19 for assaulting doctors
Maharashtra | Jul 18, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTShiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, who was arrested for assaulting doctors at a civic-run hospital in Maharashtra's Thane, was denied bail by the Bombay High Court, which asked him to surrender by Sunday.
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Rahul Gandhi breaks silence on Sonam Wangchuk: 'Asatya, hinsa are Modi government's tenets'
India | Jul 18, 2026, 05:56 PM ISTRahul Gandhi intensified his attack on the Modi government after Sonam Wangchuk was removed from Jantar Mantar during his hunger strike, saying students raising concerns over paper leaks, the rising cost of education and student suicides could not be silenced through forceful means.
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Powerful 7.3 magnitude jolts Mexico, tremors felt in Guatemala, El Salvador; tsunami warning issued
World | Jul 17, 2026, 09:58 PM ISTThe US Geological Survey (USGS) said a preliminary magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck 48 km southwest of nearby Aquiles Serdan on the southern coast of Mexico. Tremors were also felt in parts of neighbouring Guatemala and EL Salvador.
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Brenda Fricker, Oscar-winning actress known for Home Alone 2, dies at 81
Hollywood | Jul 17, 2026, 07:35 PM ISTBrenda Fricker, the Oscar-winning actress best known for Home Alone 2, has died at the age of 81. News of her passing has left fans and members of the film fraternity mourning, with many paying tribute to her on social media.
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NEET UG 2026 result declared by NTA, 11.21 lakh candidates qualify; here's how to check
Exam Results | Jul 16, 2026, 10:50 PM ISTCandidates can download their NEET UG 2026 re-exam scorecards by visiting the official website, neet.nta.nic.in, logging in with their registration number or roll number, and downloading the scorecard PDF for future reference.
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One killed, several injured as crane collapses onto vehicles in Mumbai
Maharashtra | Jul 16, 2026, 10:29 PM ISTThe incident took place in Mumbai's Mira Road, where a crane was stationed at an under-construction site. The crane collapsed on several parked vehicles, killing one person.
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RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari resigns from party: 'Can't do politics after being humiliated'
Bihar | Jul 16, 2026, 09:06 PM ISTCiting his dissatisfaction with the RJD leadership, Mrityunjay Tiwari said he consistently raised his concerns with everyone, including Tejashwi Yadav, but no heed was paid to him. Therefore, he has decided to resign from the party.
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One dead, several injured in stampede-like situation during Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri
India | Jul 16, 2026, 07:35 PM ISTThe devotee reportedly collapsed after experiencing breathing difficulties during the annual Jagganath Rath Yatra in Puri city of Odisha, local media reported.
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.9 jolts New Zealand, tsunami advisory issued
World | Jul 16, 2026, 04:44 PM ISTThe epicentre of the earthquake was reported to be near Te Anau town of New Zealand. The country's National Emergency Management Agency said it has issued a tsunami warning for the coastal areas.
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Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain convicted in IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder during Delhi riots
Delhi | Jul 13, 2026, 11:52 PM ISTIB officer Ankit Sharma was brutally killed during the February 2020 riots in Northeast Delhi. His body was later recovered from a nearby drain, sparking widespread outrage across the country.
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Assam Rifles jawan killed, four others injured in suspected IED blast in Nagaland
Nagaland | Jul 13, 2026, 06:27 PM ISTAn Assam Rifles' jawan lost his life in a suspended IED explosion near the Sukhovi area of the Chümoukedima district in Nagaland. The explosion left four others wounded as well, who are being treated for injuries.
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Vietnam Police detains captain after speedboat tragedy leaves 15 Indians dead in Phu Quoc
World | Jul 12, 2026, 11:44 PM ISTThe captain, identified as 57-year-old Nguyen Hong Hai, who was resident of Thuan Tien hamlet, was detained by the Vietnamese Police a day after the speedboat tragedy in the Phu Quoc Island that left 15 Indians dead.