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ABVP wins three top posts in DUSU polls, NSUI draws a blank

The result marks a setback for the NSUI, which had won the vice-president’s post in last year’s DUSU elections, while the ABVP had secured the preside...

September 19, 2026 3 min
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‘Tantra in Silence’ retreat in Gurez sparks row, Mehbooba, Mirwaiz seek intervention

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq subsequently backed Mufti's call for intervention, saying the proposed programme raised concerns given Gurez's cultural and religi...

September 19, 2026 3 min
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Syria rejects Saudi request to send fighters to Yemen: report

The clarification comes after reports that hundreds of Syrian fighters had been transferred to Saudi Arabia for possible deployment in Yemen

September 18, 2026 3 min
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Delhi court grants bail to US national Matthew Van Dyke

Court directs Van Dyke not to leave Delhi; NIA had earlier said more time was needed to verify alleged UAPA offences

September 18, 2026 2 min
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15 killed, dozens injured in Pakistan mosque attack

Five police officers were among those killed as the blast heavily damaged the mosque and nearby police offices.

September 18, 2026 2 min
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Saudi Arabia says Houthi drone intercepted near Mecca; group calls claim a ‘worn-out lie'

Saudi Arabia says Tuesday’s incident was the second alleged Houthi attempt to target Mecca

September 16, 2026 3 min
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Opposition slams 0.4% UPI MDR, Congress calls it ‘Modi tax’

New charge on merchant payments above Rs 2,000 takes effect from October 15; Rahul Gandhi, Kharge allege cost could eventually be passed on to consume...

September 15, 2026 3 min
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UPI merchant payments above Rs 2,000 to attract 0.4% MDR from October 15

The new framework, however, will not impose a direct charge on consumers. Person-to-person (P2P) UPI transactions will remain free, while P2M transact...

September 15, 2026 2 min
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Himalayas near critical point as glacier loss threatens India’s water security

Scientists warn the Hindu Kush Himalaya is moving towards ‘peak water’, threatening rivers that support millions downstream.

September 14, 2026 5 min
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J-K high court rules mere 'OGW' allegation insufficient for PSA detention

The court directed the authorities to release Wani from preventive custody forthwith, provided his detention was not required in connection with any o...

September 14, 2026 3 min
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Pakistan puts Masood Azhar on most-wanted list, move draws skepticism in India

Pakistan’s latest bounty comes ahead of an October FATF plenary, with Islamabad’s handling of terror financing expected to face scrutiny.

September 14, 2026 3 min
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India begins electricity exports to Nepal following flood damage

India says the move will help Nepal meet its power requirements and strengthen bilateral energy cooperation.

September 14, 2026 2 min
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Anthropic chief urges caution as AI development accelerates

“We must slow the pace at which we improve the capabilities of AI models,” Amodei wrote in a new essay

September 12, 2026 5 min
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Let India and China turn differences into development: Xi tells Modi

Xi stressed the need for both sides to maintain communication, manage differences appropriately and expand areas of cooperation. He said India and Chi...

September 12, 2026 2 min
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BRICS declaration urges restraint, diplomacy amid Middle East tensions

BRICS leaders also reiterated their commitment to resolving international disputes peacefully through “dialogue, consultation, and diplomacy”.

September 12, 2026 2 min
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Naik extradition discussed with India, but Malaysia will proceed cautiously: Anwar

Malaysian PM says Kuala Lumpur wants to handle the extradition demand “very cautiously” while protecting the interests of both countries.

September 12, 2026 2 min
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Mirwaiz calls for end to wars, supports peace and justice

Mirwaiz said Pezeshkian’s message during the interaction centred on placing humanity at the heart of efforts to resolve conflicts.

September 12, 2026 2 min
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Modi stresses dialogue, diplomacy in talks with Iran’s Pezeshkian

PM reiterates India’s call for dialogue and diplomacy as renewed US-Iran hostilities disrupt shipping and raise concerns over the safety of seafarers.

September 11, 2026 3 min

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