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China ran AI disinformation campaign after Op Sindoor to push sale of J-35s over Rafale: US report
World | Nov 19, 2025, 12:44 PM ISTA US congressional advisory body has accused China of pushing AI-generated fake images online after Operation Sindoor to influence global defence sales. The report highlights China's wider Gray Zone tactics, India's retaliation against Pakistan, and ongoing India-China border tensions.
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Indira Gandhi's birth anniversary: Her equations with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Nixon
India | Nov 19, 2025, 07:01 AM ISTIndira Gandhi played a crucial role in the birth of Bangladesh in 1971. She shared a warm, trusting relationship with Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. In contrast, her relationship with US President Richard Nixon was tense, as America backed Pakistan for its own geopolitical reasons.
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Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince: From mega deals to F-35 push, key takeaways from high-stakes meet
World | Nov 19, 2025, 07:01 AM ISTPresident Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman in a high-profile meeting marked by defence discussions, billion-dollar investment pledges and a display of strong personal rapport. Scroll down to look at some of the takeaways from the visit.
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US sanctions 32 global entities, individuals from several countries including India, here's why
World | Nov 13, 2025, 09:07 AM ISTThe United States has imposed sanctions on several entities and individuals, including an Indian firm, for allegedly aiding Iran’s missile and UAV programmes.
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Ex-Bangladeshi minister alleges Clinton family and Muhammad Yunus behind 2024 Sheikh Hasina ouster
World | Nov 11, 2025, 10:39 AM ISTChowdhury claimed the unrest, which began as student protests over job quotas, was carefully planned and funded to facilitate regime change. He also accused Muhammad Yunus’s interim government of being part of this Western-backed nexus.
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Senate passes bill to end record 41-day government shutdown as health care fight looms
World | Nov 11, 2025, 09:50 AM ISTFive moderate Democrats joined Republicans to pass the bill after weeks of gridlock over expiring health care tax credits. The agreement, brokered by Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, Maggie Hassan, and Angus King, extends government funding through late January and guarantees back pay for federal workers.
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'Ridiculous': Iran rejects US claims of plot to kill Israeli ambassador in Mexico
World | Nov 10, 2025, 04:24 PM ISTIran has strongly denied accusations from the United States that it tried to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico. Tehran called the claim “absurd” and said it was part of a political move to damage Iran’s relations with other countries.
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Two most wanted Indian gangsters arrested abroad in Georgia and US, deportation to India imminent
India | Nov 09, 2025, 10:29 AM ISTVenkatesh Garg, a resident of Narayangarh, Haryana, fled to Georgia following his involvement in the murder of a Bahujan Samaj Party leader in Gurugram. With over ten criminal cases registered against him in India, Garg was actively recruiting young men from Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi.
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US airlines cancel hundreds of flights amid govt shutdown, causing travel disruptions
World | Nov 09, 2025, 08:32 AM ISTWhile major airports have avoided widespread chaos so far, staffing shortages among air traffic controllers are causing delays and cancellations, with the situation expected to worsen in the coming days.
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Trump says US will boycott G20 Summit in South Africa over treatment of white farmers
World | Nov 08, 2025, 09:34 AM ISTHe cited alleged abuses against white Afrikaner farmers, including violence, deaths, and the confiscation of their land, emphasising that concerns over their treatment were the reason for the US boycott.
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US expands visa restrictions: Diabetes, Obesity and chronic illnesses now grounds for denial
World | Nov 08, 2025, 08:33 AM ISTThis expands the criteria beyond communicable diseases, giving consular officials broader authority to reject applicants based on health and financial capacity to cover treatment.
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Alleged Iranian plot to kill Israel's ambassador to Mexico thwarted, say US and Israel
World | Nov 08, 2025, 07:28 AM ISTThe plan, linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force, was allegedly coordinated by officer Hasan Izadi (also known as Masood Rahnema) from Iran’s embassy in Venezuela.
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Trump admin accelerates new rules to make it easier to charge some protesters: All you need to know
World | Nov 07, 2025, 06:41 AM ISTTrump administration said the rules were being changed ahead of time so they could address a "recent surge in violence". Critics said the new rules could be used to target protesters.
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Trump again claims tariffs helped him 'settle' India-Pakistan conflict within 24 hours | Video
World | Nov 07, 2025, 06:43 AM ISTUS President Trump reiterated his belief that his signature use of trade tariffs served as a powerful diplomatic tool to prevent conflicts around the world. Speaking about his approach, he said that of the eight wars he claims to have ended during his tenure.
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Donald Trump calls Zohran Mamdani's victory address 'very angry', warns he's off to a bad start
World | Nov 07, 2025, 07:12 AM ISTNew York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani urged his supporters to go beyond opposing Donald Trump personally, calling for the dismantling of the structures that allowed his political ascent.
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FAA plans to reduce air traffic by 10 per cent amid govt shutdown: Which airports might be affected
World | Nov 06, 2025, 06:42 AM ISTThe new airspace restrictions will take effect on Friday, including a 10 per cent reduction in flight capacity across 40 locations, which will impact approximately 4,000 flights nationwide.
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China suspends 24 per cent tariff on US Goods, retains 10 per cent levy after Xi-Trump meet
World | Nov 05, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTThe announcement comes soon after last week’s meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, which signaled a move toward easing trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
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'Trump wasn't on the ballot...': US President reacts to Republicans' loss in local elections
World | Nov 05, 2025, 11:39 AM ISTDonald Trump blamed his absence and the shutdown for Republican defeats in key US mayoral and governor races. Democrats secured three major wins including Zohran Mamdani's historic New York City Mayor victory. The results have energised the Democratic Party ahead of the midterm battle.
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Zohran Mamdani's wife Rama Duwaji: Creative force, quiet partner behind NYC's historic 'First Lady'
World | Nov 05, 2025, 12:50 PM ISTRama Duwaji, based in Brooklyn, NYC, is celebrated for her striking work across illustration, animation, ceramics, and graphic novels, with a focus on Arab culture, women's empowerment, and healing community bonds.
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Abigail Spanberger elected Virginia's first woman governor: Know all about the Democrat leader
World | Nov 05, 2025, 07:52 AM ISTThe midterm elections will settle statehouse control in dozens of states and determine whether Republicans maintain majorities in Washington for the final years of Trump's presidency.