Best HT Smartcast Originals Podcasts (2025)

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IndiGo flight chaos: DGCA grants airline one-time extension to respond to notice, issues warning amid cancellations 3:40

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IndiGo flight chaos: DGCA grants airline one-time extension to respond to notice, issues warning amid cancellationsFour arrested, officials suspended; probe report due in a week in Goa nightclub fireTrump makes 'shouldn't be president, fire me' comment with a Jimmy Kimmel twistBigg Boss 19 Grand Finale highlights: Gaurav Khanna beats Farrhana Bhatt…

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Delhi traffic police issues advisory for today; major road restrictions, diversions announced amid Putin visit 5:00

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Delhi traffic police issues advisory for today; major road restrictions, diversions announced amid Putin visitIndiGo cancels 600 flights across India, passengers face chaos as delays persist 'Consistency Ka Dusra Naam': Netizens Applaud Virat Kohli After India Star Slams Record-breaking 53rd ODI Ton Against South AfricaRasha Thadani makes her Tolly…

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Air India says 'third-party system' fully restored after check-in glitch delayed several flights 6:18

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Air India says 'third-party system' fully restored after check-in glitch delayed several flightsChennai schools closed: IMD issues alert for 'very heavy' rain in Tamil NaduDelhi's air turns hazardous again with 19 stations breaching ‘severe’ mark‘We are ready’: Vladimir Putin says Russia prepared for war if Europe ‘wants one’Sanchar Saathi: Users c…

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Delhi-Dehradun expressway: All about the 210-km road project set to cut travel time 4:42

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Delhi-Dehradun expressway: All about the 210-km road project set to cut travel time PM Modi ‘deeply concerned’ over ex-Bangladesh leader Khaleda Zia's health, affirms ‘all possible support’ Sonipat earthquake today: Parts of Haryana jolted in the night by a 3.2 earthquake, epicentre in Sonipat Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin referenced Abh…

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Parliament Winter session: Govt to push reform agenda, Opposition to take on govt over SIR 3:29

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Parliament Winter session: Govt to push reform agenda, Opposition to take on govt over SIRCyclone Ditwah very likely to move nearly northwards parallel to North Tamil Nadu and Puducherry coastsECI extends SIR schedule, final rolls now on February 14With the grand finale of Bigg Boss 19 approaching, the weekend episode delivered a surprising double …

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Nuclear Power Sector To Open For Private Players Soon: PM Modi 3:48

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Nuclear Power Sector To Open For Private Players Soon: PM ModiNo magic wand to clean Delhi air’: CJI asks for long-term plan led by expertsCyclone Ditwah heads toward Tamil Nadu–Puducherry coast; IMD issues red alert in 4 districtsIndia’s World Cup hero Deepti the costliest buy at WPL auction‘Apne 2 is not shelved’: Makers promise emotional tribute…

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CAQM lifts GRAP stage 3 curbs as Delhi’s air quality shows mild improvement 4:14

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CAQM lifts GRAP stage 3 curbs as Delhi’s air quality shows mild improvement MEA slams Pakistan, says nation has ‘no moral standing’ to comment on India Two US National Guard soldiers shot near White House; suspect arrested Influencer Orry questioned in ₹252-crore drugs case amid massive public rush Ashwin defends Gambhir as criticism mounts after I…

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Arunachal an inalienable part of India, Govt rejects China claim 6:43

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Arunachal an inalienable part of India, Govt rejects China claimBihar cabinet sets target of one crore jobs, push to make State global workplace‘Very poor’ AQI streak 20 days and countingTraffic curbs enforced in Chandigarh ahead of farmers’ rally todayShouldn't be that coach is sacked': Suresh Raina defends Gautam Gambhir, reveals where 'problem' …

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Dharmendra, Bollywood's He Man and original action star, dies at 89; cremated in presence of family 5:19

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Ethiopia volcano eruption: Ash plume has completely exited India, says IMD Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Ayodhya on Tuesday to ceremonially hoist a saffron flag on the spire of the Ram temple, which is symbolic of the completion of the construction of the grand temple.Dharmendra, Bollywood's He Man and original action star, dies at 89; cr…

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Justice Surya Kant to take oath as CJI, start his 15-month tenure today 5:42

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Justice Surya Kant to take oath as CJI, start his 15-month tenure todayDelhi-NCR chokes as AQI levels cross 400, hits ‘severe’ categoryHimachal Pradesh: Mortal remains of Wing Commander Namansh Syal reach his native village in Kangra Huma Qureshi says the word ‘feminism’ is used very negatively nowadays: ‘Nobody is saying to put men down’ Ukrainian…

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Faridabad police forms SIT to probe Al-Falah University’s alleged links to Delhi Red Fort blast 6:09

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Faridabad police forms SIT to probe Al-Falah University’s alleged links to Delhi Red Fort blastSon of Dawood's sister, Orry, others attended lavish parties in Dubai, Mumbai', claims drug traffickerTrade in focus as EAM holds talks with Afghan commerce ministerWhy the Mahagathbandhan crumbled in BiharDelhi teen dies by suicide over alleged harassmen…

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Agencies seek data on foreign-educated doctors in Red Fort blast probe 4:40

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Nitish Kumar to take oath as Bihar CM at Gandhi Maidan today; Modi, Shah to attend Anmol Bishnoi sent to 11-day NIA custody after Delhi returnPM Modi to visit South Africa for G20 meet from November 21-23Agencies seek data on foreign-educated doctors in Red Fort blast probeGRAP rejig: SC allows stricter curbs to become part of lower stages of pollu…

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US Senate unanimously passes bill to force release of Epstein files, pending Trump's assent 6:00

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US Senate unanimously passes bill to force release of Epstein files, pending Trump's assentGangster Anmol Bishnoi deported from US; set to arrive in India todaySunil Gavaskar to Gambhir: Eden loss a warning; stop picking part-time all-rounders or risk another WTC Final missGreater Noida turns most polluted with AQI at 454, Ghaziabad second Learn mo…

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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

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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

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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…