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Delhi AQI spikes sharply to 700+; dust and toxic smog envelop capital Trump changes claim on India-Pakistan conflict again; now, says ‘8 planes shot down’ Bihar Records Highest Voter Turnout Since 2010: 64.66% in First Phase of Assembly Polls

Australia captain Alyssa Healy still ‘haunted’ by loss to India, didn't watch World Cup final ChatGPT said:

Boogie Woogie Reunion! Jaaved Jaaferi, Naved Jafri & Ravi Behl Reunite for a Dance-Off with Meezaan

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Bilaspur Train Accident Highlights News Updates: Overshooting red signal by passenger train likely cause, says Railway Board Barbs, bluster as rallies for Phase 1 of Bihar polls wind up Poll roll revision ph-2 begins amid protests Key Delhi air monitor went dark in peak farm fire week Amid rejig buzz, Cong high command treads carefully How Mamdani stunned New York - and what Democrats can learn from his win ‘They speak frequently’: White House says Trump-Modi trade talks continue David Beckham knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, England legend calls it ‘extra special'

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air quality levels in Delhi continue to deteriorate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised his concern and called on both BJP governments in the Centre and the NCT to work to improve the state, Nearly 75% of Indian applications requesting to study in Canadian institutions were rejected in August, As New York prepares to elect its next mayor, US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, indicating federal fund cuts to the city if Zohran Mamdani wins, Music composer and singer Amaal Mallik, who is currently locked inside Bigg Boss 19, is making headlines for his behaviour on set.

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'Spectacular, great skill and confidence': PM Modi hails Women's World Cup final win 'You have to': Trump backs US nuclear tests, despite 'enough weapons to blow up world 150 times'

Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second day; AQI recorded at 298 Magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, felt across Pakistan Shah Rukh Khan not to greet fans at Mannat this year on his birthday; apologises to them.

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Hazy skies persist but Delhi AQI improves slightly, still ‘poor’; cloud seeding on hold Prince Andrew stripped of royal title, evicted from his residence Vague, exaggerated: Maharashtra government on Mumbai hostage-taker's dues claim Jemimah Rodrigues ‘cried every day through World Cup, fought anxiety as tears flow endlessly: ‘Last year, I was dropped’ Biggest box office clash of 2026 has ₹700 crore at stake; Ajay Devgn, Ranbir, Yash, Vicky Kaushal, Adivi Sesh collide

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United States President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a much awaited meeting in South Korea, The Donald Trump administration has announced changes to the terms of work visa renewal, which are set to affect foreign workers, The Congress's Assam unit has come under fire after Bangladesh anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' was reportedly sung at the party's meeting in Karimganj district, India ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has reportedly been ruled out of action for two months after suffering a ruptured spleen during the third ODI against Australia last week, Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias’ return to India this we...

Cloud seeding trials in Delhi fail to induce rain Afghanistan–Pakistan truce talks end without a breakthrough Netanyahu Orders “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Ceasefire Tensions Rise
BCCI confirms Shreyas Iyer stable after spleen injury during ODI Actor Chiranjeevi files police complaint over AI Deepfake videos

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Days ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, India’s growing concerns about the constriction of energy trade, market access and supply chain reliability were highlighted by external affairs minister, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other coastal states are bracing for Cyclone Montha landfall as the India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain alerts, Former South Africa captain AB de Villiers minced no words as he lambasted the critics of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, Actor Pradeep Ranganathan is basking in the success of his latest release, Dude.

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What US said on trade deal with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting

AAP Slams BJP Over ‘Artificial Yamuna’ at Chhath Ghat, Says PM Modi to Take Dip in Filtered Water; BJP Calls It Political Drama

Madhya Pradesh Minister's Shocker On Australian Cricketers' Molestation 5 Pak soldiers killed as clashes resume on Afghan border amid ‘open war’ threat to peace talks

Shashi Tharoor Hails Aryan Khan’s “Ba**ds of Bollywood”* as “#OTT Gold”; Tells SRK, “You Must Be So Proud”

Jaishankar meets US Secretary of State Rubio, calls India-US engagement “sustained and positive”

20 Dead After Bus Catches Fire in Kurnool Following Collision on NH-44 White House Backs Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Cites Fraud Concerns Trump Shrugs Off Putin’s Reaction to Sanctions, Says Impact Will Show in Six Months Megha Majumdar’s Novel Chosen as Oprah’s 119th Book Club Pick
Gavaskar Dismisses Retirement Rumours After Kohli’s Adelaide Wave

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Trump reiterates claim of India cutting Russian oil imports, PM Modi unlikely to attend ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, Sushant Singh Rajput’s family to legally challenge CBI closure report, Singer Rishabh Tandon dies of heart attack at 35, BCCI-PCB tensions rise over Asia Cup trophy handover

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Trump reiterates claim India will cut Russian oil imports, praises PM Modi Most Delhi air quality monitors go offline on Diwali night as pollution surges India upgrades diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to full-fledged embassy Bald-only screening held in Los Angeles for Emma Stone film Bugonia PCB removes Mohammad Rizwan as ODI captain, names Shaheen Afridi as replacement

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Congress releases first list of candidates for Bihar polls, state unit chief Rajesh Ram fielded from Kutumba After ‘productive’ phone call, Trump says he will meet with Putin in Budapest Pakistan captain Salman Agha attracts strictest punishment for losing to India thrice in 15 days; to be sacked Donald Trump unveils plans for ‘Arc de Trump’, a massive monument in Washington DC
Shots fired at Kapil Sharma's restaurant In Canada 3rd time in four months; Bishnoi gang takes responsibility

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Bhumi Pednekar has admitted that body image issues never fully disappear, saying that one has to learn to love oneself, Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes that Virat Kohli is firmly committed to representing India at the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Sergio Gor, the ambassador-designate of the United States to India, and joked that he "better represent us, not them".The Bharatiya Janata Party has released the names of all the 101 candidates, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday made a big claim, saying that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "assured" hi...

Indian-origin US advisor Ashley Tellis arrested for keeping secret documents Jaisalmer bus fire: 20 people burnt alive; 16 critically injured Over 100 Pak soldiers killed in Op Sindoor, says top general Ian Bishop has the last word on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's dreams of playing ODI World Cup 2027 Konkona Sen Sharma feels putting onus of balancing work and family on women is normalised

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US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Prime Minister Modi during his address at the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, GenZ protests have toppled another government, this time in Africa, as Madagascar's president fled the country. United States President Donald Trump said that Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir is his “favourite” Field Marshal as he welcomed Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the stage to deliver an address during the Gaza peace summit in Egypt., Anil Kumble, the highest wicket-taker for India in Tests, was highly critical of Shubman Gill's captaincy in the second Test of the two-match series agai...

NDA finalises Bihar seat-sharing deal Four arrested in Durgapur gang rape case  Taliban issues warning to Pakistan amid border clashes Zubeen Garg death probe moves forward in Assam Australia defeat India in Women’s Cricket World Cup

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Philippines, tsunami warning lifted Trump downplays chances of winning Nobel Peace Prize, but reiterates India-Pakistan claim PM Modi flags UK-based pro-Khalistani extremism to Keir Starmer, urges legal action ‘Stay away from live-in relationships, may lead to…’: UP governor Anandiben Patel's warning to women
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Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday strongly criticised the BCCI’s handling of the Virat Kohli–Rohit Sharma ODI saga, Singer Zubeen Garg's cousin was arrested by the special investigation team (SIT) of Assam CID, Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire,

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Underground metro, Navi Mumbai Airport, meet with Starmer: PM Modi's big 2-day Mumbai visit kicks off today ‘Assault on Constitution’, says CJI's mother in first public response to shoe attack ‘Merger with the US’: Trump repeats ‘51st US state’ quip in meeting with Canada PM Mark Carney 15 killed as landslide hits bus in Himachal’s Bilaspur ‘It was Dravid...’: Rohit Sharma omits Gambhir's name from Champions Trophy credit list; breaks silence on ODI return

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India, Russia in talks to acquire 5 more S-400 air defence systems
Surpreme Court to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's arrest today What is happening in Cuttack? Curfew, internet cut, social media ban in Odisha district over violent clashes 23 killed in Darjeeling landslides; roads and bridges damaged, red alert issued Move fast': Donald Trump sounds alarm as Hamas, Israel head to Egypt for Gaza ceasefire talks Hamas calls for swift hostage-prisoner swap as talks set to begin ICC told to stop 'arranging tournament fixtures' between India-Pakistan after Asia Cup row: 'Proxy for broader tensions'

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The free trade deal between India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a bloc of four nations, has come into force, union minister Piyush Goyal said., With 33 years of experience in the film industry, actor Shah Rukh Khan has become a billionaire, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. , Abhishek Sharma, who had a stellar Asia Cup campaign and won player of the tournament, has created history., Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India in early December for an annual bilateral summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, A high-level panel led by Union Home Minister Amit Shah has...

US government headed for shutdown shortly. What triggered move and what it means Over 31 dead, several injured, roads blocked in Philippines earthquake | Top updates 9 workers from Assam killed, 1 injured in Chennai building crash Shocking photos, chats found on Chaitanyananda's phone amid molestation probe
Mohsin Naqvi decides to hand over Asia Cup medals to India, but has a demand that is unlikely to be entertained Varun Dhawan reveals why he once started drinking with Maniesh Paul on set at 7 am: ‘By 2 pm, we were slurring

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Hema Malini to lead NDA panel to Karur, meet kin of stampede victims today, Tremors felt in Assam, Manipur, Nagaland after 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Myanmar, Donald Trump vs YouTube: Lawsuit ends with $24.5 mn payout over 2021 account ban, Sunita Ahuja admits being upset with Govinda's affair rumours, Sunita Ahuja admits being upset with Govinda's affair rumours

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Asia Cup ends in controversy as India refuses trophy from PCB Chief Karur Stampede death toll reaches 40, Madras HC calls it a 'Shocking Incident' NYC mayor Eric Adams exits race, sets stage for Mamdani vs. Cuomo  Swami Chaitanyanand arrested in Agra over sexual harassment charges Zubeen Garg’s Family demands CID probe into alleged drowning in Singapore

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Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Hit
Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies

Omar Abdullah Defends Congress, Blames BJP for Leh Violence During Statehood Protests

India squad for West Indies Tests: Nair dropped, no place for Sarfaraz International Emmys 2025: Diljit Dosanjh nominated for Best Actor for ‘Amar Singh Chamkila,’ Imtiaz Ali’s film also nominated

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Trump accuses China and India of funding Ukraine war, criticises NATO energy ties Trump shifts stance, backs NATO response to Russia, supports Ukraine's reclaim efforts Kolkata hit by heaviest rain in 40 years, 11 dead, city paralysed ahead of Durga Puja Shreyas Iyer quits India A captaincy, seeks break from red-ball cricket Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Award for 'Jawan'; Rani Mukerji named Best Actress

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As GST 2.0 rolls out, Modi hails ₹2.5L-cr ‘savings festival’
Karnataka caste survey set to begin today as protests continue New visa fee a mistake, says US Congressman Bera Gautam Gambhir’s twist after Asia Cup handshake row: India told to greet only umpires, leaving Pakistan stunned Soha Ali Khan reveals why Rang De Basanti cast returned their fees amid doubts about film’s success

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Russia's strong message to US over Trump tariffs: 'Threats to India, China won't work' ‘Very close to PM Modi’: In UK, Trump reaffirms ties with India amid trade talks Five Manipur students gang rape Tripura woman; 2 held ICC takes action against Pakistan, punishes PCB for multiple violations, including recording Andy Pycroft video Ravindra Gautam says cast quit eating non-veg for Ajey, calls film ‘emotional family drama, not propaganda' | Interview

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Modi thanks Trump for birthday wishes, reaffirms commitment to stronger India-US ties

India-US trade talks resume after two-month pause Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk shooting
ED summons Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa in online betting money laundering probe Anurag Kashyap says he won’t make mass action films

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Anurag told Hindustan Times that actor Monika Panwar, who is 31-year-old, was the last person to be cast in the film Nishaanchi. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly expected to reject the Pakistan Cricket Board's demand to remove Andy Pycroft from the panel of match referees for the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The accused in the BMW crash case, which claimed the life of a finance ministry official, was remanded to two-day judicial custody on Monday. People who have not yet filed their income tax return yet for assessment year 2025-26 can still do so without paying any fine as...

PM Modi to visit Bihar today: Purnea airport, Makhana Board on agenda Supreme Court to deliver its ruling on Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 today. Will the controversial provisions be suspended? Time for...': Trump responds to Indian man's murder in Texas by Cuban migran IND vs PAK: Suryakumar Yadav backs off after toss in Asia Cup, skips handshake with Salman Ali Agha; video goes vira Mirai box office collection day 3: Teja Sajja film has a stellar Sunday, collects ₹45 crore

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FBI releases images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk assasination case Sergio Gor urges opening markets to American crude amid trade tensions   Brazil’s supreme court sentences former president bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting coup   Sachin tendulkar denies rumors of being considered for next BCCI president   OpenAI founder Sam Altman calls whistleblower Suchir Balaji’s death “a murder” in interview  

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Top Headlines for the day:

PM Modi-President Trump cut through noise to push trade deal Russian drones in Poland airspace, says Ukraine, US lawmaker claims 'act of war' Nepal protests live updates: Army chief appeals for peace to GenZ; several flights cancelled Trump distances himself from Israeli strikes in Qatar: ‘Decision made by Netanyahu’ Shubman Gill exposed by local bowler in rare blemish as Samson rests; Abhishek rains 25 sixes to light up Asia Cup buzz

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Sanju Samson may miss out on the XI for the Asia Cup opener against hosts UAE at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday., An aid ship with activists onboard was allegedly hit in a drone strike, US trade advisor Peter Navarro launched a fresh attack on India by targeting the BRICS bloc of countries on Tuesday. Protests erupted in Nepal after 26 social media handles, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, were banned in the country., The 15th Vice President of India is all set to be elected today, in an electoral battle of ballots that will test the unity and...

India, EU eye headway as free trade agreement talks advance today 'Respect our laws': Trump to foreign companies after ICE detain 300 South Koreans in Hyundai raid Russia hits Ukraine with 805 drones, 13 missiles; Trump calls strike a ‘waste of humanity’ TV actor Ashish Kapoor held for gangrape sent to 14-day custody Shardul Thakur busts fallacies around workload management, makes bold ‘no one asks us’ claim: 'We're taken for granted'

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EU leaders urge India to help mediate Russia-Ukraine peace PM Modi hails GST reforms as double dose of growth Delhi High Court rules rising income and living costs valid grounds
for more alimony Legendary designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91 Veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra retires after 25 years

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More rainfall is expected in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) on Thursday as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for some parts of the capital, Noida and Ghaziabad, The Centre's decision to revise and cut GST rates to two slabs, 5% and 18%, after the first day of the GST Council meeting has been welcomed by many leaders, including Congress's P Chidambaram. , Families living close to the Yamuna River have been forced to flee as the water body is flowing way above the danger mark. As of 11 pm on Wednesday, Carlos Alcaraz roared to the US Open 2025 s...