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At least eight people were killed and 64 others were injured after a 100-foot-tall hoarding collapsed in the city’s Ghatkopar area on Monday evening amid rain and gusty wind, reported news agency ANI citing local civil officials. During his testimony on Monday in hush money trial, Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen admitted in court to having bullied and lied to people to ‘accomplish a task’ given by the former US president. Also, Indian PM Narendra Modi on Monday held a massive roadshow in his home constituency Varanasi. The PM will file nomination from the seat on Tuesday as he seeks a third consecutive term from there.

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Mumbai rains: At least 8 killed, dozens injured after massive billboard collapses amid gusty winds

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Indian financial capital Mumbai witnessed a chaotic beginning to the season’s first rain on Monday. More details here.

Hush money trial: ‘Bullied people to accomplish Trump’s tasks,’ admits ex-lawyer Michael Cohen

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Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen on Monday (May 13) testified in the New York court of Judge Juan Merchan in the ongoing hush money trial against the former US president.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: PM Modi holds grand roadshow in Varanasi, to file nomination on Tuesday

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (May 13) held a grand roadshow in the holy city of Varanasi, his home constituency, in Uttar Pradesh.

‘Never received relevant info from Canada’: Jaishankar slams Ottawa over Nijjar killing case

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Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Monday (May 13) reacted to the arrest of the fourth alleged Indian national in Canada in connection with the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

India strikes 10-year pact with Iran over Chabahar port, to invest $120 million

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India on Monday (May 13) reached a long-term agreement with Iran over the management of its Chabahar port, located strategically along the Gulf of Oman. India Ports Global Ltd & Ports & Maritime Organisation of Iran (PMO) signed the new 10-year contract.

Russia intensifies ground assault in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region, achieves ‘tactical success’

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Russia intensified its ground assault into Ukraine's Kharkiv region on Monday (May 13) as it has been attacking new areas with small groups to try to widen the front and stretch Ukraine's forces, the regional governor said, with the Ukrainian army admitting that Moscow was achieving "tactical success".

India gives Maldives $50mn in budgetary support as IMF warns island nation of ‘debt distress’

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The Maldivian government, on Monday (May 13) said India has extended “budgetary support” to the island nation with a rollover of a $50 million Treasury Bill.

Pakistan: PM Shehbaz Sharif 'resigns' as PML-N president

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif resigned from his role as President of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday (May 13).

'Kylian deserved...,' PSG coach Luis Enrique on boos for outgoing Mbappe during last home game

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Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique claims not to hear any boos for Kylian Mbappe during the player's last home game before his departure from the club after the end of ongoing season.

Bafta TV awards 2024: Happy Valley and Top Boy among top winners; The Crown snubbed; full winner's list

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It's time to celebrate the best of British TV! Hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, the 2024 BAFTA TV Awards honoured the biggest stars of British television in a glamorous ceremony at London's Royal Festival Hall.