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India's Heritage Crown Shines Brighter: Seven new sites added to UNESCO's tentative list

New Delhi: India has once again demonstrated its commitment to preserving its extraordinary natural and cultural heritage on a global scale. In a...

20.09.2025 10

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650 rescued in Uttarkashi, Army builds bridge over river to speed up evacuation

Uttarkashi: Sniffer dogs nosed their way through high piles of rubble, drones circled overhead and rescue personnel searched for the missing through...

10.08.2025 10

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Trump predicts Gaza ceasefire ‘within a week’ amid ongoing talks

New Delhi: Amid the ongoing war in Gaza, US President Donald Trump has boldly predicted a ceasefire within the next week. Trump, speaking from the...

29.06.2025 20

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Delhi police detain student activists marching towards Israel embassy; AISA condemns

New Delhi: Delhi on Tuesday afternoon witnessed heightened tensions as student activists, including prominent leaders, were detained by city police...

12.06.2025 20

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Locals to safeguard Amarnath Yatra, Shrine Board must ease rules that hurt locals: Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar:  As the revered Amarnath Yatra prepares to commence, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Chief and former Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister...

11.06.2025 10

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Digital outcry prompts FM Nirmala Sitharaman's reply over GST registration issue

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stepped into an online debate regarding alleged malpractices in the Goods and Services Tax (GST)...

02.06.2025 10

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India warns against blame games, urges Bangladesh to hold free elections

New Delhi: India called upon Bangladesh’s caretaker administration to facilitate “inclusive, fair and free elections at an early date,” a...

31.05.2025 30

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‘India will not be silenced’, says Tharoor before leading all-party delegation to US

New Delhi: In a show of national unity against the scourge of terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor is embarked on a crucial diplomatic tour, leading...

25.05.2025 10

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Saifullah Khalid, Lashkar-e-Taiba commander linked to Indian attacks, shot dead by unknown assailants in Pakistan

New Delhi: A top commander of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Rajaullah Nizamani, alias Abu Saifullah Khalid, was reportedly killed by...

19.05.2025 10

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Owaisi to Saudi, Tharoor to US: Check who is going where for India's global outreach against Pak

New Delhi:  As the Government of India is all set to send its parliamentarians to different countries to amplify India’s position on Operation...

19.05.2025 10

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'Such insensitivity won’t be tolerated': Pralhad Joshi warns e-commerce companies over-selling of Pakistani flag

New Delhi: Minister for Consumer Affairs Pralhad Joshi on Wednesday asserted that the Central Consumer Protection Authority has issued notices to...

15.05.2025 10

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Blackout in many parts of Rajasthan as 'incoming drone activity' sparks fresh fears after India-Pakistan ceasefire

The Barmer administration in Rajasthan issued an urgent warning late Sunday regarding “incoming drone activity,” advising residents to remain...

12.05.2025 30

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Pahalgam attack was aimed at creating communal discord in Kashmir and rest of India: Vikram Misri

New Delhi: India’s Operation Sindoor, a series of precise airstrikes targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied...

08.05.2025 10

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What India Thinks Today Summit: India-US relations poised for 'win-win'; Piyush Goyal foresees strong partnership

New Delhi: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence in the expanding India-US relationship, emphasising the mutual benefits...

30.03.2025 30

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'Somebody's finally exposing India...': Trump's 'massive tariff' tirade continues

New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has once again launched a scathing attack on India’s trade policies, claiming India imposes “massive”...

09.03.2025 10

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Six Congress MLAs suspended, to stay in Rajasthan Assembly overnight protesting 'Dadi remark'

New Delhi: The Rajasthan Assembly became a battleground of political tensions following controversial comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)...

23.02.2025 10

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Maharashtra cyber cell books Wikipedia editors over 'objectionable' content on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Cyber Cell has booked at least four Wikipedia editors for failing to remove what the government deems “objectionable...

22.02.2025 10

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Israel-Gaza ceasefire: Hamas returns bodies of four hostages died in captivity

New Delhi: In a sombre development amid the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas forces, the latter handed over the remains of four Israeli...

21.02.2025 10

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Indians among 300 US deportees in limbo, seek help after being sent to Panama

New Delhi: Panama finds itself grappling with a complex humanitarian crisis, hosting nearly 300 migrants deported from the United States under the...

21.02.2025 10

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Kashmir on the brink: Water crisis looms, valley stares at hot summer

New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe water crisis due to an alarming deficit in winter precipitation. The region is experiencing its...

20.02.2025 20

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15 dead, several injured in stampede at New Delhi railway station amid Mahakumbh rush

New Delhi:  At least 15 people have been killed including two children, and many others injured after a severe overcrowding at New Delhi Railway...

17.02.2025 10

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PM Modi concludes France visit with gifts to French President and first lady | Details

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented French President Emmanuel Macron with a precious gift, a Dokra art piece depicting traditional...

13.02.2025 10

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'Kejriwal tried to be more Hindu than BJP': This is how ex-core group members reacted to AAP's rout

New Delhi: As BJP is set to make comebacl after nearky three decades, AAP has finally hit a roadblock in Delhi. BJP is forming the government in the...

09.02.2025 10

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Delhi Election Result: Arvind Kejriwal loses against BJP's Parvesh Verma from New Delhi constituency

New Delhi: Delhi’s political landscape has undergone an overhaul in the 2025 Assembly elections, with former Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party...

09.02.2025 10

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Haryana's actions aimed at swaying Delhi elections: Atishi writes to CEC on Yamuna pollution

New Delhi: The escalating feud surrounding Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal’s accusations regarding Yamuna pollution has intensified...

29.01.2025 20

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Prime suspect in Meerut murders gunned down in Police encounter

New Delhi: Jameel Hussain alias Naeem, the prime suspect in the brutal murder of five family members, was killed in a police encounter in Meerut,...

26.01.2025 10

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Suspended MPs ask Speaker to ensure 'fair handling of proceedings' after waqf meet row

New Delhi: Ten opposition members of the parliamentary panel reviewing the Waqf Amendment Bill were suspended for a day following protests against...

25.01.2025 10

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70 para companies, 15,000 personnel to secure Republic Day event: Delhi Police

New Delhi: As the national capital gears up for Republic Day celebrations, extensive security measures, including deploying over 70 companies of...

25.01.2025 8

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Uddhav Thackeray attacks BJP on Hindutva says, Jai Shivrai must come after Jai Shri Ram

New Delhi: Shiv Sena (Thackrey faction) leader Uddhav Thackeray launched a scathing attack against the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) interpretation...

24.01.2025 10

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'All are my friends': AAP's Kejriwal says door remains open for former party members

New Delhi: In an exclusive interview with TV9 BharatVarsh, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor Arvind Kejriwal stated that the door remains open for...

24.01.2025 20

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Haryana court sentences man to death for murder of disabled brother

New Delhi: A Fatehabad district court sentenced a man to death for the gruesome murder of his disabled brother in Tohana, Haryana. District and...

19.01.2025 10

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Bangladesh calls for India to cancel Sheikh Hasina's passport amid visa extension

New Delhi: Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus issued a strong appeal to the Indian government, urging the cancellation of...

11.01.2025 20

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Los Angeles wildfires claim lives & force mass evacuations: What we know so far

Los Angeles: Firefighters in Los Angeles fought a relentless battle early Thursday as they tried to contain multiple large wildfires that have claimed...

10.01.2025 10

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Suspect in terror funding case falls to death during OYO hotel questioning

New Delhi: A 23-year-old man, Himanshu Kumar, accused of terror funding and apprehended by the Madhya Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad (MPATS), died after...

10.01.2025 6

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Man clicks pictures inside Ram Mandir with hidden camera; cops question him

New Delhi: A man has been arrested by the police in Ayodhya for trying to take pictures of the inside premises of the Ram Mandir complex by using a...

08.01.2025 9

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Govt plans cattle shelters on national highways to curb accidents, stray animal deaths

The motorway will be walled off to prevent animals from straying onto the road. (Twitter/@nitin_gadkari) New Delhi: The National Highways Authority...

26.12.2024 8

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Shahi Jama Masjid survey in Sambhal set for court submission on 2-3 January 2025

New Delhi: The highly anticipated survey report of the Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, is nearing completion and is slated for...

25.12.2024 10

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Maharashtra Elections 2024: ECI addresses Congress' concerns on voter turnout, electoral roll

New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued a rebuttal to the Indian National Congress (INC) ‘s allegations of voter turnout...

25.12.2024 8

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Chhattisgarh HC: Intercourse with dead body is 'horrendous crime,' not classified as rape

New Delhi: In its new ruling, the Chhattisgarh High Court has resolved that while necrophilia is a heinous act, it does not currently constitute...

24.12.2024 6

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From 5,351 to 21,033: Uttarakhand faces record forest fire crisis this season

New Delhi: The Himalayan state of Uttarakhand has experienced a devastating surge in forest fires this season, surpassing all other states in the...

22.12.2024 10

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Farmers' tractor march today as Shambhu border protest grows, Rail Roko on 18th

New Delhi: Tensions remain high in Punjab following a forceful dispersal of a farmers’ protest at the Shambhu border. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh...

17.12.2024 10

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'No-confidence motion against Dhankar will be rejected as...': Kiren Rijiju fires back at Congress

New Delhi: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched a scathing attack on the Congress party Wednesday, vehemently rejecting the...

12.12.2024 10

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Trump 2.0 Cabinet: Check full list of Indian-Americans holding key positions

New Delhi:  President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Harmeet K Dhillon as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights has thrust this...

11.12.2024 20

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Farmer protesters to chart next move today after violent clashes halt 'Dilli Chalo'

New Delhi: Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher announced that no groups of farmers will continue their planned foot march to Delhi on Tuesday. This...

11.12.2024 10

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Gujarat witchdoctor who killed 12 with dry cleaning agent passes away in custody

New Delhi: The death of self-proclaimed witchdoctor Navalsinh Chavda in police custody has unearthed a chilling tale of murder and deception,...

10.12.2024 30

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Another ISKCON temple attacked, idols of deities set ablaze

New Delhi: The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has reported a fresh attack on two of its properties in Bangladesh, raising...

08.12.2024 10

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PM-Kisan Scheme: Rs 335 crore recovered from ineligible beneficiaries

New Delhi: The Indian government has demonstrated its commitment to transparency and accountability in its flagship PM-Kisan scheme, recovering a...

08.12.2024 4

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India braces for another scorcher: Warm December predicted amid global warming trend

New Delhi: India is set to experience another unusually warm December, continuing a trend of abnormally high temperatures. The India Meteorological...

04.12.2024 4

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Syrian rebels make historic return to Aleppo after 8 years, launch surprise offensive

New Delhi: Syrian opposition forces launched a surprise offensive on Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, breaching its defences for the first time since...

30.11.2024 3

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News9 Global Summit Day 2: TV9 Network MD, CEO Barun Das outlines India-Germany collab for sustainable growth

New Delhi: The News9 Global Summit, a three-day thought leadership event held in Stuttgart, Germany, is designed to showcase India’s remarkable...

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