1 killed, 5 wounded in Hezbollah missile attack on Israel

1 killed, 5 wounded in Hezbollah missile attack on Israel

Jerusalem, May 15 - An Israeli civilian was killed and five soldiers were wounded in an anti-tank guided missile attack launched by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and media.

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Indian Army veteran on UN assignment killed in Gaza attack

Indian Army veteran on UN assignment killed in Gaza attack

United Nations, May 14 - An Indian security official with the UN, killed in an attack on his vehicle, became the first foreigner working for the world organisation killed during the current Gaza official, according to a UN source.

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LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maha today, HM Shah to visit Bengal, Odisha

LS polls: PM Modi to campaign in Maha today, HM Shah to visit Bengal, Odisha

New Delhi, May 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Wednesday campaign in Maharashtra for the Lok Sabha elections.

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Fire erupts at Mumbai hoarding crash site, doused quickly

Fire erupts at Mumbai hoarding crash site, doused quickly

Mumbai, May 15 - Sparking a fresh scare here on Wednesday, a minor fire erupted in the vicinity of the petrol pump which was crushed after a monstrous hoarding crashed on it.

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14 trapped as lift collapses in Rajasthan’s Kolihan mine, rescue efforts underway

14 trapped as lift collapses in Rajasthan’s Kolihan mine, rescue efforts underway

Jaipur, May 15 - At least 14 people were trapped after a lift used for transportation of personnel at Hindustan Copper Limited's Kolihan mine in Rajasthan's Neem Ka Thana district collapsed on Tuesday night.

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Guterres expresses ‘appreciation’ for India’s contributions amid signs Indian UN staffer killed in Israel attack in Gaza

Guterres expresses ‘appreciation’ for India’s contributions amid signs Indian UN staffer killed in Israel attack in Gaza

United Nations, May 14 - Expressing appreciation for India's contribution to the UN, Secretary General Antonio Guterres sends his "apologies" and "condolences" to the nation over the death of soldier-turned-UN staffer Waibhav Anil Kale in an attack in Gaza, his spokesperson Farhan Haq

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India-US ties passing through ‘historic era’, won’t be affected by Pannun case: US Ambassador Garcetti

India-US ties passing through ‘historic era’, won’t be affected by Pannun case: US Ambassador Garcetti

New Delhi, May 14 - Calling it the "most consequential relationship" that is passing through a "historic era", US Ambassador to India, Eric Garcetti, asserted on Tuesday that the ongoing investigation into an alleged plot to assassinate Sikh radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun will

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Dhananjay Singh announces support to BJP, Raja Bhaiyya prefers to remain neutral

Dhananjay Singh announces support to BJP, Raja Bhaiyya prefers to remain neutral

Jaunpur (UP), May 14 - In a major development, former BSP MP Dhananjay Singh on Tuesday announced his support for the BJP in Jaunpur for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in the seat.

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‘Sangam par Charcha’: Prayagraj boatmen’s views offer insight into ‘Mood of the Nation’

‘Sangam par Charcha’: Prayagraj boatmen’s views offer insight into ‘Mood of the Nation’

New Delhi, May 14 - ‘Triveni Sangam’ in Prayagraj and the banks of river Ganga in the holy cities of Varanasi and Haridwar keep brimming with influx of pilgrims throughout the day, with boatmen giving them a hearty welcome and also a memorable

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Won’t allow thieves to have a sound sleep, will empty their coffers: PM Modi in Jharkhand

Won’t allow thieves to have a sound sleep, will empty their coffers: PM Modi in Jharkhand

New Delhi, May 14 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the ‘looters’ of public wealth will have a tough time and his government in the third term will not only deprive them of a sound sleep but also empty their

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NDA has already crossed 270 seats: Amit Shah

NDA has already crossed 270 seats: Amit Shah

Kolkata, May 14 - The Union Home Minister on Tuesday said that NDA has already secured the requisite number of seats to secure a majority in the Parliament and will form the government again at the Centre.

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Russian oil still ending up in UK despite sanctions

Russian oil still ending up in UK despite sanctions

London, May 14 - Russian oil is still ending up in the United Kingdom despite sanctions, a committee heard.

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Several US F-22 stealth jets arrive in South Korea

Several US F-22 stealth jets arrive in South Korea

Seoul, May 14 - A number of F-22 stealth jets from the U.S. Air Force arrived in South Korea earlier this week, a Pentagon website showed Tuesday, raising the possibility of a joint air drill involving the latest air assets.

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Biden unveils tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, solar cells, semiconductors, other imports

Biden unveils tariff hikes on Chinese EVs, solar cells, semiconductors, other imports

Washington, May 14 - U.S. President Joe Biden plans to quadruple tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and hike duties for solar cells, semiconductors and other "strategic" sectors, the White House said Tuesday, as he is revving up his reelection campaign.

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5 killed in IED blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

5 killed in IED blast in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Islamabad, May 14 - At least five people were killed and several others injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, police said on Tuesday.

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Streaming app ads linked to increased junk food consumption by teenagers

Streaming app ads linked to increased junk food consumption by teenagers

London, May 14 - Young users of live-streaming gaming platforms appear to be eating more unhealthy snacks after being "bombarded" with promotional content while logged on.

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BRO achieves breakthrough of 2.79 km Sungal tunnel on Akhnoor-Poonch road

BRO achieves breakthrough of 2.79 km Sungal tunnel on Akhnoor-Poonch road

Jammu, May 14 - The construction of a pivotal infrastructure project on National Highway 144A connecting Akhnoor with Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir achieved a significant milestone on Tuesday with a breakthrough in the Sungal tunnel.

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Gary Kirsten to join Pakistan team in Leeds ahead of first T20I against England

Gary Kirsten to join Pakistan team in Leeds ahead of first T20I against England

Lahore, May 14 - Gary Kirsten, Pakistan's newly appointed white-ball head coach, will join the national men’s side in Leeds on May 19 to commence his two-year tenure. Kirsten is currently serving in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as a mentor and batting

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No other Prime Minister served his constituency the way PM Modi served Banaras

No other Prime Minister served his constituency the way PM Modi served Banaras

New Delhi, May 14 - The grand visuals of Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- from standing on the Assi Ghat on the banks of Ganga in Banaras to praying before the holy river with all associated rituals on Tuesday morning -- were overpowering.

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AAP to be made an accused in excise policy case, ED tells Delhi HC

AAP to be made an accused in excise policy case, ED tells Delhi HC

New Delhi, May 14 - The Enforcement Directorate (ED) will soon file a supplementary charge sheet in the excise policy case arraying the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) as an accused, the probe agency’s counsel informed the Delhi High Court on Tuesday.

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