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Trump says his offer for Canada to become 51st US state is for real
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Trump says his offer for Canada to become 51st US state is for real

Without American trade, the neighbour is not a viable country: Prez

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February 11, 2025
Amid fissures in INDIA bloc unity, Cong netas speak in different voices
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Amid fissures in INDIA bloc unity, Cong netas speak in different voices

THE demoralising defeat of the INDIA bloc parties - AAP and Congress in the Delhi assembly elections has brought out the internal contradictions in the grand old party, with leaders appearing to be not on the same page on its alliance strategies.

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February 11, 2025
Don hints at new tariffs ahead of Modi's US visit
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Don hints at new tariffs ahead of Modi's US visit

Trump likely to announce additional 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum

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February 11, 2025
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Kosovo PM hunts for allies after failing to win majority in Parliament

Prime Minister Albin Kurti's leftwing party won most seats in the weekend parliamentary election but was left without a majority in the house, forcing it to look for an ally to form the next government, according to preliminary results released Monday.

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February 11, 2025
Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'
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Process of AAP disintegration in Punjab has already started'

SENIOR Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Punjab Assembly Partap Singh Bajwa claims that disintegration process of AAP has begun and it will soon be history.

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February 11, 2025
BJP Likely to Opt for Woman or SC Face as CM Choice
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BJP Likely to Opt for Woman or SC Face as CM Choice

FOLLOWING the people's mandate that returned the BJP to power in Delhi after 27 long years, overshadowing the AAP, attention has now shifted to the crucial decision of selecting the next chief minister.

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February 11, 2025
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After Delhi defeat, Kejriwal turns to Punjab AAP unit

AMID intense speculation about a potential split in the Punjab AAP following the party's humiliating defeat in the polls, Arvind Kejriwal has called a meeting with Bhagwant Mann ministers and MLAs in Delhi on Tuesday.

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February 11, 2025
IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel
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IHCL to invest ₹2,500 crore to develop Taj Bandstand hotel

INDIAN Hotels Company (IHCL), which owns and operates the Taj brand of luxury hotels and a few other soupped down labels, on Monday announced a ₹2,500 crore investment to develop a new 330-key hotel, the Taj Bandstand, in the megapolis, making it the fifth Taj branded hotel in the city, including the iconic Taj Mahal Palace at the Gateway.

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February 11, 2025
THE BOOK OF WAGS
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THE BOOK OF WAGS

Rain Dogs, veteran photographer Rohit Chawla's book on Goa's beach dogs, is a tale of love and longing. The pictures shot during the monsoon and the pandemic, are portraits of man and dog finding each other and dog surviving without man.

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February 11, 2025
HIV infections to soar after US stops funding: UN
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HIV infections to soar after US stops funding: UN

THE head of the UNAIDS agency said on Monday the number of new HIV infections could jump more than six times by 2029 if American support of the biggest AIDS programme is dropped, warning that millions of people could die and more resistant strains of the disease could emerge.

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February 11, 2025
Valuation, US tariff concerns weigh on mkt
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Valuation, US tariff concerns weigh on mkt

Bigger pain felt in smallcap, midcap segments with these indices falling 11% and 8%, respectively, in 2025; investors look for more liquidity support from RBI

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February 11, 2025
Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand
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Diversity: In a 1st, scientific assessment of animal species at PTR in Jharkhand

IN a first, Rapid Faunal Survey is being conducted in Palamu Tiger Reserve (PTR) to identify the micro and small animals.

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February 11, 2025
Vintage Jadeja back to the fore
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Vintage Jadeja back to the fore

Veteran spinner doing what he does best and that's a massive boost for India ahead of CT

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February 11, 2025
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Can Root be the answer to England's ODI struggles?

WHEN Joe Root was trapped on the pads trying to play Ravindra Jadeja off the backfoot in Nagpur, it seemed like he had joined an already struggling England batting line-up who hadn't been able to take on the Indian spinners.

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February 11, 2025
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Joint Joyride of IAF, Army Chiefs Shows Camaraderie, Trust in LCA

IN the face of questions being raised on delays and safety of the light combat aircraft Tejas, the eve of Aero India 2025 saw Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh taking to the skies from Air Force Station Yelahanka in the two-seater multi-role fighter.

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February 11, 2025
India, US likely to step up consular ties
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India, US likely to step up consular ties

IN light of the challenges posed by illegal migration and delays in the US visa process, India and the US are set to step up their consular cooperation during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S., sources familiar with the matter told this newspaper.

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February 11, 2025
Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session
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Shah to firm up strategy for J&K Budget session

Home Minister would either travel to Jammu or summon all 28 MLAs

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February 11, 2025
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Consent holds no relevance for prosecution in Pocso cases, says HC

THE Delhi High Court has reinforced that in cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, the question of consent holds no legal significance if the victim is a minor.

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February 11, 2025
Eicher appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan take key roles
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Eicher appoints Lal as Chairman; Vinod Aggarwal, B Govindarajan take key roles

AUTO major Eicher Motors Limited (EML) on Monday announced the appointment of Siddhartha Lal as the executive Chairman of the Board, following the retirement of Chairman S Sandilya.

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February 11, 2025
More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event
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More sixes & fours: India footprint in global cricketing event

OVER the past week or so, several Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise owners have expanded their global footprint.

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February 11, 2025
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‘Exams are not everything': PM's tip to schoolkids at Pariksha Pe Charcha

FROM nutrition to mastering pressure, leadership lessons to going beyond marks, PM Narendra Modi on Monday shared some crucial tips with schoolchildren about how to succeed in life and not just exams during the eighth edition of his annual 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' broadcast.

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February 11, 2025
'No threat to Mann govt, Delhi meet to discuss party strategy'
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'No threat to Mann govt, Delhi meet to discuss party strategy'

DOWN IN DELHI, WILL AAP SURVIVE IN PUNJAB? HARPREET BAJWA TALKS TO CONG & AAP LEADERS TO FIND OUT

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February 11, 2025
24-yr-old Uttarakhand man found dead in park pond; 2 juveniles in police net
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24-yr-old Uttarakhand man found dead in park pond; 2 juveniles in police net

Both accused confessed to crime, says DCP

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February 11, 2025
Patole meets Rahul, Cong all set to go for Maha rejig
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Patole meets Rahul, Cong all set to go for Maha rejig

MAHARASHTRA Congress president Nana Patole met with Lok Sabha MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Monday, sparking speculation about a major overhaul in the state Congress unit.

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February 11, 2025
India-UK Def Pacts on Next-Gen Weapons
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India-UK Def Pacts on Next-Gen Weapons

Collaboration will address mutual security concerns, create jobs and enable interoperability of both armies

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February 11, 2025
2-day parole to Baramulla MP to attend Parliament
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2-day parole to Baramulla MP to attend Parliament

THE Delhi High Court on Monday granted two-day custody parole to Jammu and Kashmir MP Engineer Rashid, currently under arrest in connection with a terror funding case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

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February 11, 2025
HAL's Dhruv-NG makes its debut at Aero India event
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HAL's Dhruv-NG makes its debut at Aero India event

SOON after inaugurating Aero India on Monday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh set the tempo that the air show means business.

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February 11, 2025
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HC seeks Tihar, NIA reply on Hurriyat leader's plea over communication ban

'Arbitrary suspension'

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February 11, 2025
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'Spurious laddoo': SIT likely to issue notices to former TTD chairman

IN a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the use of adulterated ingredients in the making of the Tirumala Laddu Prasadam, the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted by the Supreme Court, is reportedly planning to issue notices to YSRCP Rajya Sabha MP and former TTD (Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams) Chairman YV Subba Reddy and then Executive Officer (EO) AV Dharma Reddy, the sources informed.

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February 11, 2025
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AAP Should've Backed Off, Says AIMIM Chief

AAP candidates should have stepped aside to allow a direct Assembly poll contest with the BJP in the capital, AIMIM Delhi chief Shoaib Jamai said on Monday, while also accusing the Congress of vote-splitting.

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February 11, 2025