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MEA says 10 Indians rescued, one missing after vessel attacked off Oman
The strait has become the key sticking point in any further negotiations between Iran and the United States to reach a permanent end to the war that began on Feb 28. Representational file image. | Photo Credit: Reuters The Ministry of External Affairs on Sunday (July 12, 2026) said that of the 11 Indians onboard…
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Boat carrying tourists had barely left shore when it capsized, says witness
Vietnam Coast Guard personnel rescue tourists after a boat, carrying Indian tourists, capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Phu Quoc Special Zone, in An Giang on July 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: ANI The boat carrying Indian tourists that capsized off an island in south Vietnam on Saturday (July 11, 2026) had barely…
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Qatar’s former ruler Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani has died at age 74, state news agency says
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who as ruler of Qatar transformed the tiny Persian Gulf nation into a global player in diplomacy, media and investment, and then shattered tradition by voluntarily turning over power to his son, has died, state media reported. He was 74. The state-run Qatar News Agency reported his death. It…
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NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse admits Delhi visit, but says will remain with Sharad Pawar
Eknath Khadse, a former BJP leader, is currently a Member of the Legislative Council (MLC) from the Sharad Pawar-led Nationalist Congress Party (NCP-SP). File | Photo Credit: PTI NCP (SP) leader Eknath Khadse has acknowledged that he had travelled to Delhi, but asserted he was no longer interested in rejoining the BJP and would remain…
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India, New Zealand elevate ties to strategic partnership; target ₹35,000 crore trade by 2030
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, walks with New Zealand Prime Minister Christoper Luxon at Government House in Auckland, New Zealand, on July 11, 2026. | Photo Credit: AP India and New Zealand on Saturday (July 11, 2026) elevated their ties to a strategic partnership and set a five-year target to double their annual bilateral trade…
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Monsoon tracker LIVE: Cloudburst floods hotels, houses in Pahalgam; heavy to very heavy rain lash parts of India
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma today reviewed the State’s monsoon preparedness after heavy rain triggered landslides, flash floods and localised flooding in 32 villages. Virtually chairing a review meeting with deputy commissioners, Sangma assessed the impact of the ongoing spell of monsoon rain, which has affected several districts, particularly in the Garo Hills and…