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The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on 19 September 1960 by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan in Karachi, with the World Bank as a witness party
Check how India’s men’s team will qualify for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Here’s the explainer on everything you need to know about ICC and IOC qualification criteria
The Centre has issued a notice to Meta, halting the rollout of WhatsApp's new username feature in India due to rising concerns over online fraud, phishing, and impersonation scams.
Bengaluru police book five caregivers of Little Buds Day Care at Capgemini Brookefield campus for physical abuse and cruelty towards toddlers.
The US Supreme Court has struck down Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship. Here's what the ruling means for H-1B and F-1 visa holders, Indian families, and Trump's next legal and political options.
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A 927-page financial disclosure filed June 30, 2026 reveals that crypto is now the dominant source of Donald Trump's income, with at least $1.4 billion flowing through two ventures
Iran says ships using the Strait of Hormuz should pay for navigation services, while the United States argues the waterway must remain open to unrestricted international transit. Here's what the legal dispute is about.
As more countries tighten social media rules for minors, India faces a difficult choice between state regulation, parental responsibility and children's digital rights
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England Vs DR Congo, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Gallery: England emerged victorious in their Round of 32 clash against DR Congo and have now secured their place in the Round of 16. The match began with a shock as Brian Cipenga fired the Leopards ahead in the 7th minute. England controlled possession but struggled against a resolute defense and an inspired Lionel Mpasi. The frustration grew until the 75th minute, when substitute Anthony Gordon whipped in a perfect cross for Harry Kane to power home the equalizer. With momentum surging, England’s pressure finally broke the Congolese resistance in the 86th minute, as Kane clinically fired home a superb strike to complete his brace and secure the comeback. Harry Kane is at the forefront of the team as England aim for a successful run, having previously experienced setbacks including a quarterfinal elimination by France in 2022 and a semifinal defeat to Croatia in 2018. See the best photos from the ENG vs COD football match here:
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DMK alleges aides attended confidential meetings; TVK says they were authorised, but government orders remain undisclosed
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Chennai police arrested three people after TVK MLA N Elaiyaraja alleged a Rs 35-crore bribe offer to vote against Speaker JCD Prabhakar, sparking a TVK-DMK political clash.
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The Odisha government approved a deep sea fishing mission with an outlay of over Rs 2,000 crore, aiming to transform the state into a leading marine export hub, officials said
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The scheduled election marks a political transition for the country. President Emmanuel Macron is constitutionally barred from seeking a third consecutive term after serving two terms in office
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