Best HT Daily News Wrap Podcasts (2025)

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42 Indians killed in Saudi bus-tanker collision 4:15

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42 Indians killed in Saudi bus-tanker collisionNIA arrests co-conspirator in Red Fort blast caseSheikh Hasina death sentence and extradition requestBangladesh women’s cricket series likely postponedRajinikanth and Nandamuri Balakrishna to be honoured at IFFI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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NIA arrests Kashmiri man who 'conspired' with Umar Nabi 3:48

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NIA arrests Kashmiri man who 'conspired' with Umar NabiNDA's Bihar cabinet plan as govt formation picks upThe son and adviser of ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has warned that supporters of her Awami League would block February’s national election India captain Shubman Gill has been discharged from the hospital Rajinikanth and Nanda…

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Ashwin’s YouTube comment sparks IPL trade buzz 4:21

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Centre calls Delhi blast a ‘terror incident’ Nithari killings convict Surendra Koli walks free US House passes bill to end government shutdown Veteran actor Dharmendra discharged from hospital Ashwin’s YouTube comment sparks IPL trade buzz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Good morning AQI tops 400-mark, Delhi sees 1st ‘severe’ air day of the season 6:36

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Good morning AQI tops 400-mark, Delhi sees 1st ‘severe’ air day of the seasonSuspect acted in panic after crackdown: Delhi blast probe Congress 'clean-up' or 'fake' polls? Leaders react as big NDA win predicted in BiharGovinda rushed to Mumbai hospital after losing consciousness, a day after visiting ailing DharmendraShubman Gill flags pitch concer…

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"Every 3rd Child Has Damaged Lungs": Protest Over Air Pollution In Delhi 6:25

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"Every 3rd Child Has Damaged Lungs": Protest Over Air Pollution In DelhiDelhi-NCR's AQI sinks to season's worst at 391 BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resignBeth Mooney’s light-hearted response to Jemimah Rodrigues’ quip: ‘I actually thought they weren’t going to let us back in for losing’ISIS recruiter, murder convict s…

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Delhi AQI spikes sharply to 700+; dust and toxic smog envelop capital 5:47

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Delhi AQI spikes sharply to 700+; dust and toxic smog envelop capitalTrump changes claim on India-Pakistan conflict again; now, says ‘8 planes shot down’Bihar Records Highest Voter Turnout Since 2010: 64.66% in First Phase of Assembly Polls Australia captain Alyssa Healy still ‘haunted’ by loss to India, didn't watch World Cup finalChatGPT said: Bo…

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Delhi bathed in dust, norms openly flouted 7:02

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Bihar election 2025: Polling ends for 1st phase with record 64.6% voter turnoutDelhi bathed in dust, norms openly floutedTrump admin revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas since Jan: What drove the cancellations? Thamma box office collection day 16: Mandanna horror comedy crosses ₹125 crore in India Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/…

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Barbs, bluster as rallies for Phase 1 of Bihar polls wind up 6:07

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Bilaspur Train Accident Highlights News Updates: Overshooting red signal by passenger train likely cause, says Railway BoardBarbs, bluster as rallies for Phase 1 of Bihar polls wind upPoll roll revision ph-2 begins amid protestsKey Delhi air monitor went dark in peak farm fire weekAmid rejig buzz, Cong high command treads carefullyHow Mamdani stunn…

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India's women's team captain Harmanpreet Kaur revealed it was head coach Amol Muzumdar’s 3:42

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air quality levels in Delhi continue to deteriorate, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi raised his concern and called on both BJP governments in the Centre and the NCT to work to improve the state, Nearly 75% of Indian applications requesting to study in Canadian institutions were rejected in August, As New York prepares to elect its next mayor, US Presi…

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'Spectacular, great skill and confidence': PM Modi hails Women's World Cup final win 3:48

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'Spectacular, great skill and confidence': PM Modi hails Women's World Cup final win'You have to': Trump backs US nuclear tests, despite 'enough weapons to blow up world 150 times' Delhi's air quality remains 'poor' for second day; AQI recorded at 298Magnitude 6.2 earthquake jolts Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, felt across PakistanShah Rukh Khan …

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Hazy skies persist but Delhi AQI improves slightly, still ‘poor’; cloud seeding on hold 4:28

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Hazy skies persist but Delhi AQI improves slightly, still ‘poor’; cloud seeding on holdPrince Andrew stripped of royal title, evicted from his residenceVague, exaggerated: Maharashtra government on Mumbai hostage-taker's dues claimJemimah Rodrigues ‘cried every day through World Cup, fought anxiety as tears flow endlessly: ‘Last year, I was dropped…

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Singer-songwriter Enrique Iglesias’ return to India this week felt like a long-awaited reunion 4:10

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United States President Donald Trump met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in a much awaited meeting in South Korea, The Donald Trump administration has announced changes to the terms of work visa renewal, which are set to affect foreign workers, The Congress's Assam unit has come under fire after Bangladesh anthem 'Amar Sonar Bangla' was reported…

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Netanyahu Orders “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Ceasefire Tensions Rise 4:09

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Cloud seeding trials in Delhi fail to induce rainAfghanistan–Pakistan truce talks end without a breakthroughNetanyahu Orders “Powerful Strikes” in Gaza After Ceasefire Tensions Rise BCCI confirms Shreyas Iyer stable after spleen injury during ODIActor Chiranjeevi files police complaint over AI Deepfake videos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

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Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other coastal states are bracing for Cyclone Montha landfall as the India Meteorological Department has issued heavy rain alerts 4:20

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Days ahead of talks between US President Donald Trump and China’s President Xi Jinping, India’s growing concerns about the constriction of energy trade, market access and supply chain reliability were highlighted by external affairs minister, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and other coastal states are bracing for Cyclone Montha landfall as the India Me…

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What US said on trade deal with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting 4:35

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What US said on trade deal with China ahead of Trump-Xi meeting AAP Slams BJP Over ‘Artificial Yamuna’ at Chhath Ghat, Says PM Modi to Take Dip in Filtered Water; BJP Calls It Political Drama Madhya Pradesh Minister's Shocker On Australian Cricketers' Molestation5 Pak soldiers killed as clashes resume on Afghan border amid ‘open war’ threat to peac…

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White House Backs Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Cites Fraud Concerns 4:18

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20 Dead After Bus Catches Fire in Kurnool Following Collision on NH-44White House Backs Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Hike, Cites Fraud ConcernsTrump Shrugs Off Putin’s Reaction to Sanctions, Says Impact Will Show in Six MonthsMegha Majumdar’s Novel Chosen as Oprah’s 119th Book Club Pick Gavaskar Dismisses Retirement Rumours After Kohli’s Adelaide…

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PM Modi unlikely to attend ASEAN Summit in Malaysia 4:07

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Trump reiterates claim of India cutting Russian oil imports, PM Modi unlikely to attend ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, Sushant Singh Rajput’s family to legally challenge CBI closure report, Singer Rishabh Tandon dies of heart attack at 35, BCCI-PCB tensions rise over Asia Cup trophy handover Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Trump reiterates claim India will cut Russian oil imports, praises PM Modi 4:06

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Trump reiterates claim India will cut Russian oil imports, praises PM ModiMost Delhi air quality monitors go offline on Diwali night as pollution surgesIndia upgrades diplomatic mission in Afghanistan to full-fledged embassyBald-only screening held in Los Angeles for Emma Stone film BugoniaPCB removes Mohammad Rizwan as ODI captain, names Shaheen A…

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Congress releases first list of candidates for Bihar polls, state unit chief Rajesh Ram fielded from Kutumba 6:21

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Congress releases first list of candidates for Bihar polls, state unit chief Rajesh Ram fielded from KutumbaAfter ‘productive’ phone call, Trump says he will meet with Putin in BudapestPakistan captain Salman Agha attracts strictest punishment for losing to India thrice in 15 days; to be sackedDonald Trump unveils plans for ‘Arc de Trump’, a massiv…

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US President Donald Trump praised the ambassador-designate of the United States to India, and joked that he "better represent us, not them". 4:54

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Bhumi Pednekar has admitted that body image issues never fully disappear, saying that one has to learn to love oneself, Veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik believes that Virat Kohli is firmly committed to representing India at the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, US President Donald Trump on Thursday praised Sergio Gor, the ambassador…

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Indian-origin US advisor Ashley Tellis arrested for keeping secret documents 5:20

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Indian-origin US advisor Ashley Tellis arrested for keeping secret documentsJaisalmer bus fire: 20 people burnt alive; 16 critically injuredOver 100 Pak soldiers killed in Op Sindoor, says top generalIan Bishop has the last word on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma's dreams of playing ODI World Cup 2027Konkona Sen Sharma feels putting onus of balancing …

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Trump's praise for India and Modi during Egypt summit, then a question to Sharif standing behind him 4:28

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US President Donald Trump heaped praise on Prime Minister Modi during his address at the Gaza Peace Summit in Egypt, GenZ protests have toppled another government, this time in Africa, as Madagascar's president fled the country. United States President Donald Trump said that Pakistan’s Army chief Asim Munir is his “favourite” Field Marshal as he we…

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NDA finalises Bihar seat-sharing deal 4:27

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NDA finalises Bihar seat-sharing dealFour arrested in Durgapur gang rape case Taliban issues warning to Pakistan amid border clashesZubeen Garg death probe moves forward in AssamAustralia defeat India in Women’s Cricket World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Hindustan Times - HT Smartcast

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Trump downplays chances of winning Nobel Peace Prize, but reiterates India-Pakistan claim 5:09

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Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in Philippines, tsunami warning liftedTrump downplays chances of winning Nobel Peace Prize, but reiterates India-Pakistan claimPM Modi flags UK-based pro-Khalistani extremism to Keir Starmer, urges legal action‘Stay away from live-in relationships, may lead to…’: UP governor Anandiben Patel's warning to women No new air-to-…

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Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire. 3:32

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Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin on Wednesday strongly criticised the BCCI’s handling of the Virat Kohli–Rohit Sharma ODI saga, Singer Zubeen Garg's cousin was arrested by the special investigation team (SIT) of Assam CID, Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed on the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, Learn more abou…

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Underground metro, Navi Mumbai Airport, meet with Starmer: PM Modi's big 2-day Mumbai visit kicks off today 3:44

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India, Russia in talks to acquire 5 more S-400 air defence systems 4:47

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India, Russia in talks to acquire 5 more S-400 air defence systems Surpreme Court to hear plea challenging Sonam Wangchuk's arrest todayWhat is happening in Cuttack? Curfew, internet cut, social media ban in Odisha district over violent clashes23 killed in Darjeeling landslides; roads and bridges damaged, red alert issuedMove fast': Donald Trump so…

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Abhishek Sharma, who had a stellar Asia Cup campaign and won player of the tournament, has created history. 5:07

2M ago5:07

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The free trade deal between India and European Free Trade Association (EFTA), a bloc of four nations, has come into force, union minister Piyush Goyal said., With 33 years of experience in the film industry, actor Shah Rukh Khan has become a billionaire, with a net worth of $1.4 billion. , Abhishek Sharma, who had a stellar Asia Cup campaign and wo…

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US government headed for shutdown shortly. What triggered move and what it means 5:13

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US government headed for shutdown shortly. What triggered move and what it meansOver 31 dead, several injured, roads blocked in Philippines earthquake | Top updates9 workers from Assam killed, 1 injured in Chennai building crashShocking photos, chats found on Chaitanyananda's phone amid molestation probe Mohsin Naqvi decides to hand over Asia Cup m…

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Hema Malini to lead NDA panel to Karur, meet kin of stampede victims today 5:12

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Hema Malini to lead NDA panel to Karur, meet kin of stampede victims today, Tremors felt in Assam, Manipur, Nagaland after 4.7 magnitude earthquake jolts Myanmar, Donald Trump vs YouTube: Lawsuit ends with $24.5 mn payout over 2021 account ban, Sunita Ahuja admits being upset with Govinda's affair rumours, Sunita Ahuja admits being upset with Govin…

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Asia Cup ends in controversy as India refuses trophy from PCB Chief 4:29

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Asia Cup ends in controversy as India refuses trophy from PCB ChiefKarur Stampede death toll reaches 40, Madras HC calls it a 'Shocking Incident'NYC mayor Eric Adams exits race, sets stage for Mamdani vs. Cuomo Swami Chaitanyanand arrested in Agra over sexual harassment chargesZubeen Garg’s Family demands CID probe into alleged drowning in Singapor…

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Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Hit 4:32

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Trump Declares 100% Tariff On Pharma Imports From October 1, India May Be Hit Ex-FBI director James Comey indicted on two charges as Trump pushes to prosecute political enemies Omar Abdullah Defends Congress, Blames BJP for Leh Violence During Statehood Protests India squad for West Indies Tests: Nair dropped, no place for SarfarazInternational Emm…

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Trump accuses China and India of funding Ukraine war, criticises NATO energy ties 4:02

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Trump accuses China and India of funding Ukraine war, criticises NATO energy tiesTrump shifts stance, backs NATO response to Russia, supports Ukraine's reclaim effortsKolkata hit by heaviest rain in 40 years, 11 dead, city paralysed ahead of Durga PujaShreyas Iyer quits India A captaincy, seeks break from red-ball cricketShah Rukh Khan wins first N…

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As GST 2.0 rolls out, Modi hails ₹2.5L-cr ‘savings festival’ 5:25

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As GST 2.0 rolls out, Modi hails ₹2.5L-cr ‘savings festival’ Karnataka caste survey set to begin today as protests continueNew visa fee a mistake, says US Congressman BeraGautam Gambhir’s twist after Asia Cup handshake row: India told to greet only umpires, leaving Pakistan stunnedSoha Ali Khan reveals why Rang De Basanti cast returned their fees a…

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Russia's strong message to US over Trump tariffs: 'Threats to India, China won't work' 4:27

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Russia's strong message to US over Trump tariffs: 'Threats to India, China won't work'‘Very close to PM Modi’: In UK, Trump reaffirms ties with India amid trade talksFive Manipur students gang rape Tripura woman; 2 heldICC takes action against Pakistan, punishes PCB for multiple violations, including recording Andy Pycroft videoRavindra Gautam says…

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Pycroft India’s ‘permanent fixer’, officiated in 90 of their games: Ramiz Raja's drags Suryakumar into shock 'bias' rant 4:44

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News for the day: Walt Disney-owned ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely following comments he made about Charlie Kirk's assassination that sparked harsh criticism by the head of the Federal Communications Commission. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday signed a new defence agreement, under which the two sides said an at…

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Modi thanks Trump for birthday wishes, reaffirms commitment to stronger India-US ties 4:07

2M ago4:07

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Modi thanks Trump for birthday wishes, reaffirms commitment to stronger India-US ties India-US trade talks resume after two-month pauseTyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk shooting ED summons Yuvraj Singh and Robin Uthappa in online betting money laundering probeAnurag Kashyap says he won’t make mass action films Learn more…

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India, US restart talks on trade after tariff tirades | Morning News 4:23

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Anurag told Hindustan Times that actor Monika Panwar, who is 31-year-old, was the last person to be cast in the film Nishaanchi. The International Cricket Council (ICC) is reportedly expected to reject the Pakistan Cricket Board's demand to remove Andy Pycroft from the panel of match referees for the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. The accused in the BMW cr…

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PM Modi to visit Bihar today: Purnea airport, Makhana Board on agenda 4:37

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PM Modi to visit Bihar today: Purnea airport, Makhana Board on agendaSupreme Court to deliver its ruling on Waqf Amendment Act, 2025 today. Will the controversial provisions be suspended?Time for...': Trump responds to Indian man's murder in Texas by Cuban migranIND vs PAK: Suryakumar Yadav backs off after toss in Asia Cup, skips handshake with Sal…

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Sachin tendulkar denies rumors of being considered for next BCCI president 4:30

2M ago4:30

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FBI releases images of person of interest in Charlie Kirk assasination caseSergio Gor urges opening markets to American crude amid trade tensions Brazil’s supreme court sentences former president bolsonaro to 27 years for plotting coup Sachin tendulkar denies rumors of being considered for next BCCI president OpenAI founder Sam Altman calls whistle…

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India hit back at Switzerland with a strong response at the United Nations about the treatment of minorities in India 4:55

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Top Headlines for the day: Kuldeep Yadav led a truly destructive showing by India in Dubai to kick off their Asia Cup campaign, registering a record-breaking win by chasing down 57 inside only 4.3 overs against the UAE. Actor Manoj Bajpayee is not a fan of film producers and studios throwing around box office numbers to promote their titles India h…

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PM Modi-President Trump cut through noise to push trade deal 4:16

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PM Modi-President Trump cut through noise to push trade dealRussian drones in Poland airspace, says Ukraine, US lawmaker claims 'act of war'Nepal protests live updates: Army chief appeals for peace to GenZ; several flights cancelledTrump distances himself from Israeli strikes in Qatar: ‘Decision made by Netanyahu’Shubman Gill exposed by local bowle…

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Protests erupted in Nepal after 26 social media handles, including Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, were banned in the country | Morning News 4:58

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Sanju Samson may miss out on the XI for the Asia Cup opener against hosts UAE at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday., An aid ship with activists onboard was allegedly hit in a drone strike, US trade advisor Peter Navarro launched a fresh attack on India by targeting the BRICS bloc of countries on Tuesday. Protests erupted in Nepal after 26…

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India, EU eye headway as free trade agreement talks advance today 5:25

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India, EU eye headway as free trade agreement talks advance today'Respect our laws': Trump to foreign companies after ICE detain 300 South Koreans in Hyundai raidRussia hits Ukraine with 805 drones, 13 missiles; Trump calls strike a ‘waste of humanity’TV actor Ashish Kapoor held for gangrape sent to 14-day custodyShardul Thakur busts fallacies arou…

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EU leaders urge India to help mediate Russia-Ukraine peace 4:12

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EU leaders urge India to help mediate Russia-Ukraine peacePM Modi hails GST reforms as double dose of growthDelhi High Court rules rising income and living costs valid grounds for more alimonyLegendary designer Giorgio Armani dies at 91Veteran leg spinner Amit Mishra retires after 25 years Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi…

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Families living close to the Yamuna River have been forced to flee as the water body is flowing way above the danger mark | Morning News 5:05

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More rainfall is expected in Delhi and the national capital region (NCR) on Thursday as the India Meteorological Department issued a yellow alert for some parts of the capital, Noida and Ghaziabad, The Centre's decision to revise and cut GST rates to two slabs, 5% and 18%, after the first day of the GST Council meeting has been welcomed by many lea…

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Red alert for Ghaziabad, Noida on orange as rain brings chill to Delhi-NCR in August 3:40

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Red alert for Ghaziabad, Noida on orange as rain brings chill to Delhi-NCR in August Trump Calls Indo-US Trade Ties "One-Sided," Says Relations Remain Strong Xi, Putin, Kim Unite at China Victory Parade Amid Strained US RelationsKaif Picks Sanju Samson Over Tilak Varma for No.3 in Asia Cup 2025Daniel Craig’s Knives Out 3 to Release in Theaters Befo…

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Death, destruction in Afghanistan after earthquake kills over 800 | Morning News 6:43

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Salman Khan offers prayers barefoot as he visits Maharashtra minister's home for Ganpati darshan, poses for pics, Mitchell Starc announces retirement from T20Is months before World Cup: ‘Looking ahead to an away India Test tour’, Death, destruction in Afghanistan after earthquake kills over 800, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida to see more rain, Yamuna may f…

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PM Modi, Xi Jinping stress border peace, global stability in crucial meet 7:14

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PM Modi, Xi Jinping stress border peace, global stability in crucial meet‘Brahmins profiteering…’: Peter Navarro's latest take on India's Russian oil purchaseIMD forecasts more rain in September, warns hill statesAishwarya Rai takes daughter Aaradhya Bachchan for Ganpati darshan in Mumbai, poses for selfies with fansAB de Villiers tells Ravichandra…

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RSS won't support Kashi, Mathura reclamation movements: Mohan Bhagwat 4:29

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RSS won't support Kashi, Mathura reclamation movements: Mohan Bhagwat JD Vance 'ready to serve' as President in case a 'terrible tragedy' takes placePM Modi arrives in Tokyo on 2-day visit to Japan; To attend 15th India-Japan Annual Summit todayNeeraj Chopra clinches 26th consecutive top-two finish with edge-of-the-seat last throw in Zurich Diamond…