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Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of U.S. midterms
President Donald Trump speaks in the East Room of the White House on Thursday (July 16, 2026) in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP US President Donald Trump on Thursday (July 16, 2026) revived sweeping and unsupported claims of voter fraud and Chinese meddling — firing a clear warning shot ahead of midterm elections that many…
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Civil society groups seek two-month extension to SIR in Maharashtra
Civil society groups on Thursday (July 16, 2026) wrote to the Chief Election Commissioner seeking his urgent appointment for discussing a two-month extension to the SIR schedule in Maharashtra. They have raised concerns such as alleged haphazardous and inconsistent enumeration process, the practical difficulties faced by the BLOs in undertaking the process, among others. “We…
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West Asia war LIVE: Seven people killed in U.S. strikes on bridges in southern Iranian city, says state media
Iran fires missiles and drones at U.S. military bases in the Gulf region Iran has fired missiles and drones at U.S. military bases in neighbouring states, including an air base in Jordan. In the early hours of Friday (July 17), Iran’s military said it had attacked U.S. facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. Several explosion-like sounds…
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Explained | How India’s first hydrogen-powered train works
The story so far: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India’s first Hydrogen powered train running between an 89-km stretch of Jind and Sonipat in Haryana on July 17. “This milestone marks the latest chapter in the evolution of how Indian Railways from coal and steam to cleaner, more sustainable sources of energy,” Union…
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Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in U.S.’s Vermont: FBI
United States’ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) captures Nitish Kaushal. Photo Credit: FBI The FBI has arrested gangster Nitish Kaushal, allegedly involved in murder, kidnapping and drug trafficking in the U.S., days after adding him to its list of most wanted criminals. “Nitish Kaushal has been arrested in Vermont,” the FBI said in a post…
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Chhattisgarh passes Bill to boost business
Chhattisgarh Assembly, in Raipur. File. | Photo Credit: PTI The Chhattisgarh Assembly on Thursday (July 16, 2026) passed the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, aimed at reducing procedural hurdles and simplifying business establishment in the State. In a statement, a government official said the Bill makes the State to become the first in…