The outbreak has been reported primarily from Baiga-dominated settlements, where children have presented with a mix of symptoms linked to different infections and nutritional deficiencies
The accused, a Nihang Sikh believed to be between 60 and 65 years old, told police that he “just felt like doing it”
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England and Wales' prison system is again running close to its usable capacity, forcing the government to balance public safety against a shortage of space. The row over the potential early release of two men convicted over PC Andrew Harper's death has exposed the deeper strain behind the crisis.
Despite the renewed tension, Harbhajan now seems keen to mend fences
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While the concept of strategic autonomy is changing in a shifting global order, India successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz crisis
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"We can drive them crazy. I'm telling you, Narendra Modi does not sleep at night,” Gandhi said.
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A man dressed in Nihang attire wielding a kirpan targeted Badal on Thursday at Gurdwara Mata Sahib Kaur in Nanded
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The move is apparently aimed at preventing the RSS from using public space without prior permission
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Leavitt, who took office in January 2025 at age 27, was the youngest person to secure the post
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Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has thrown his weight behind the inclusion of Rohit and Kohli in the ODI World Cup 2027
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