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Pak opposition holds Imran Khan responsible for 'diplomatic debacle' with India
Pakistan's two major opposition parties have questioned the "haste" shown by Prime Minister Imran Khan in making efforts to mend ties with India and held him responsible for the "diplomatic debacle", saying he should have done his "homework" before approaching India for a meeting.
Govt has taken right decision: Army Chief Bipin Rawat on India cancelling Indo-Pak talks
Indian Army Chief Bipin Rawat has said the "government has taken the right decision" in cancelling the meeting between the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan.
Maldives votes, incumbent Yameen expected to cement grip on power
The Maldives voted on Sunday in an election in which hardline President Abdulla Yameen is expected to cement his grip on power but which opposition and international groups have criticised for a lack of transparency and suppression of dissent.
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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India avoids higher US tariff, secures lower 10% rate. Here's how
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He predicted COVID-19 and 2008 economic crisis, was labeled fearmonger. Now he has another dire warning
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Sadie Sink's leaked Spider-Man: Brand New Day clip fuels fresh Jean Grey speculation
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Trump's latest rant is about a 'massive television outage' that never happened
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Putin rambles in TV speech after cancelling Navy Day parade fearing an attack by Ukraine
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Furious Iran vows retaliation after 'Ukraine attacks' Iran vessel 'on Israel's behest'
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'Nobody tells me what to sell': Trump rejects Netanyahu's objections to Turkey F-35 deal
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India aims for 200-ship Navy by 2035 to counter China and Pakistan | Gravitas
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ChatGPT invoked God, told pastor not to worry about his symptoms. Then pulmonary embolism hit
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NEET Protests riddled with misinformation? Delhi Police blocks 480 Pakistan-based handles spreading 'fake news' since Operation Sindoor
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Finished Kay Kay Menon's Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya? Here are 5 binge-worthy Hindi OTT series to stream next
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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China deploying advanced fighter jets closer to India's northern frontier
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Giant iceberg flips violently near Greenland exposing its underside - 'I didn't know they could do that'
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'We have far more than we need': Trump rejects US munitions shortage claims. But what do reports say?
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Google ends Play Services Support, likely to stop these Android phones from downloading apps & games
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New OTT releases this week (July 27-August 2, 2026): The Devil Wears Prada 2, Batman, Demon Slayer- 5 titles coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Asim Munir eyes defence deal with Qatar & Turkiye after Kuwait as Pakistan seeks investments | Gravitas
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‘Kill Melania, Barron’: Why is IRGC-linked media outlet urging ‘freedom fighters’ to assassinate Trump’s family? WATCH
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Ready for 'strong military action' against Iran if talks fail, warns Trump
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BTS' Jungkook opens up about attending Stray Kids' concert, praises Bang Chan in live broadcast
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'Broader struggle for democracy...': Greta Thunberg joins Indian students protest in London - What she said
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Kate Bush fans celebrate 'The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever 2026'
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Russia-Ukraine War: Russia drops 3-tonne Glide bombs on Ukraine
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'Won't go unanswered': Will the Ukrainian attacks on Caspian Sea vessels lead to the convergence of the Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war?
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NEET aspirant ends her life in Maharashtra after falling 11 marks short of cut-off
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'Not in our DNA': Iran denies seeking US negotiations, rejects Trump's remarks
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'We are observing complete breach of agreement': CJP threatens to resume agitation
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3,000 years ago, humanity spoke thousands of languages — then fell silent. Where did they all go?
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‘Don't cry after elections': Owaisi extends alliance offer to Akhilesh for UP polls
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Jennifer Lopez's ex-husband Ojani Noa claims he confronted Sean 'Diddy' Combs over alleged affair
'Ready for war' but choose to walk path of peace: Pakistan Army
The Pakistan Army on Saturday said it is "ready for war" but chooses to walk the path of peace in the interest of its people, comments which came in response to Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's remark that "stern action" is needed to "avenge" the brutal killing of Indian soldiers.
Iran's Khamenei accuses US-backed Gulf Arab states of carrying out attack on military parade
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused US-backed Gulf Arab states of carrying out a shooting attack on a military parade that killed 25 people, almost half of them members of the country's elite Revolutionary Guards.