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Hurricane Michael
Death toll from Michael seen rising as Florida towns remain cut off
The death toll was expected to rise this weekend in the aftermath of Hurricane Michael as hundreds remained unaccounted for along the Florida Panhandle where decimated communities remained cutoff and in the dark.
Zika virus scare: 51 people tested positive in Rajasthan
Around 51people have been tested positive for Zika virus in Rajasthan's Jaipur district, news agency ANI reported on Saturday. According to reports, eighteen more people in Jaipur have been tested positive for Zika virus, taking the total number of cases to 50.
At least 12 killed in bomb attack on Afghan election rally: Officials
A motorcyle carrying explosives blew up among supporters of an Afghan election candidate on Saturday, killing at least 12 people, officials said, in the latest violence to strike a political gathering.
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New OTT releases this week (May 18-24, 2026): System, Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, Desi Bling- 6 movies and shows coming on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Trump says Iran war will end ‘very quickly’, predicts oil prices will ‘plummet’ after Senate's War Powers Resolution
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Does parking in the shade prevent fuel evaporation in the summer?
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164-foot tunnel discovered in Israel leaves scientists puzzled
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'Welcome to Rome, my friend!': Meloni shares photo with PM Modi after his arrival in Italy
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'Idling vs. restarting': Does turning your engine off at red lights really save fuel?
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US Senate votes 50-47 to advance resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers
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Pakistan deploys 8,000 troops, fighter jets and air defense system to Saudi Arabia under defence pact, also plays mediator
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How a Norwegian conglomerate preserved the taste of South India and turned it global
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Stunned by China’s engineering marvel? Elon Musk shares post of world’s biggest train station built near Beijing in 2 years
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‘Cockroach Janata Party v/s National Parasitic Front’: Which viral parody manifesto is more absurd?
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How much fuel do frequent gear changes really waste?
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‘Melodi’ selfie and dinner: PM Modi shares Colosseum pictures with Italy’s Giorgia Meloni; social media erupts
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Does regular servicing actually improve your car’s fuel economy?
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US approves $428 mn support package to India for Apache helicopters and M777 howitzers
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Petrol vs diesel: Which car engine really saves more money in daily driving?
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‘Cut 50 for overacting’: Bangladesh players troll Rizwan after his heated exchange with Litton Das – WATCH
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Norwegian newspaper sparks controversy over 'racist' cartoon of PM Modi: 'Internet calls it 'colonial mindset’
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Does cruise control really save fuel?
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Most Hundreds for Each Test Playing Asian Country
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Secret will & the 320-foot drop: Mango owner died on a hike. His son is now the prime suspect
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'Melodi' moment in Italy! PM Modi surprises Meloni with special gift — WATCH
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Meet top 5 batters fastest to 3,000 T20 runs
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Pakistan Air Force training jet crashes in Punjab, report claims | VIDEO
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Do wider tires decrease fuel mileage?
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‘Half-tank rule’: Does keeping your fuel tank full improve mileage?
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Karoline Leavitt to be US Vice President when Usha Vance gives birth? JD Vance says...
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Next set of UFO Files: Pastors say 'translucent beings' and alien abductions part of new tranche
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Which nations produce most honey? Top 7 countries leading global production
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What is the ideal car speed for maximum fuel savings?
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Norwegian journalist in heated MEA exchange says Instagram, Facebook suddenly suspended: What’s happening?
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‘We strongly condemn discrimination’: Taiwan slams racist election poster promising a ban on Indian immigrants after viral backlash
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Why petrol is not used as fuel in commercial aircraft
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How much fuel does a car AC use in 1 hour?
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'Right to change govt...': MEA counters Norway journalist’s 'why should we trust you' question - VIDEO
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'Iran's new 'vessel declaration' rule': What it means for global oil shipping
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‘Automatic cars vs manuals’: Which uses more fuel?
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Does driving with the AC on waste too much fuel?
In London, General Bajwa discusses India's role in Pak-Afghan tensions
Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa met UK's Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Gareth Baley in London.
Ahead of elections in Chhattisgarh, Congress MLA joins ruling BJP
In a major setback to the opposition Congress in poll-bound Chhattisgarh, its state working president and MLA Ramdayal Uike Saturday joined the ruling BJP.