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Trump expands US travel ban to 20 more countries

The White House said the decision is part of its effort to tighten US entry standards. Officials linked the move to security concerns. They cited the recent arrest of an Afghan national accused of the shooting of two National Guard troops near the White House over Thanksgiving weekend.

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PM Modi invites Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali to AI Impact Summit, BRICS meet in India

Briefing the media on the Prime Minister's visit to Ethiopia, MEA Secretary (Economic Relations) Sudhakar Dalela said that India will assume the chairship of the BRICS grouping for a period of one year beginning January 1, 2026.

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US federal court upholds removal order against Indian national

In a nonprecedential order issued on December 15, a three-judge panel of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit said petitioner Karanpreet Singh "has not demonstrated any prejudice arising from the alleged errors," and therefore denied his request to vacate the removal order.

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Delhi's air quality shows marginal improvement with strong winds; AQI 'very poor'

Shallow fog was also observed across several parts of the city during the morning hours. According to official data, the national capital's average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 328 at 8 a.m., an improvement from 354 recorded at 4 p.m. on Tuesday.

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J&K's pacer Auqib Nabi Dar creates IPL history with Rs 8.40 crore Delhi Capitals deal

Jammu and Kashmir cricket reached a historic milestone as Baramulla-born fast bowler Auqib Nabi Dar was snapped up by Delhi Capitals for a staggering Rs 8.40 crore at the IPL Season 19 mini auction.

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SOG Jawan killed in action amid encounter in J&K's Majalta; massive search op underway

A Special Operations Group (SOG) jawan of the J&K Police was killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district on Monday evening. Following the incident, security forces launched an extensive search and cordon operation, sealing all escape routes and deploying additional troops, drones, and helicopters.

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'Insult to Mahatma Gandhi': Oppn protests outside Parliament against move to replace MGNREGA

Raising slogans such as "Gandhiji ka ye apman, nahi sahega Hindustan" and "Mahatma Gandhi Amar Rahe", Opposition parliamentarians accused the BJP-led Centre of removing the name of the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, from the rural employment scheme.

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West Bengal 2026: Power, street authority, and battle for political permanence

The most probable outcome of the 2026 election is a renewed TMC mandate, possibly with a reduced majority but still comfortably above the threshold required to govern. A dramatic BJP resurgence cannot be ruled out entirely, particularly if national political currents intensify polarisation, but it would require organisational reconstruction on a scale not currently visible.

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Kerala 2026: Quiet re-engineering of a bipolar state

The Kerala Assembly election of 2026 is shaping up as a finely balanced contest driven less by ideology and more by procedural shifts, margin management and strategic vote-splitting. Increased voter scrutiny, roll verification and booth-level interventions are quietly reshaping outcomes, especially in closely fought constituencies.

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Assam 2026: Power, identity, and new grammar of electoral control

Assam's 2026 Assembly election is less a conventional contest and more a referendum on a deeply consolidated political model built by the BJP over the past decade. Power in the state now rests on a fusion of identity politics, administrative control, and electoral process management. By anchoring its appeal in Assamese sub-nationalism, citizenship narratives, and strong institutional presence, the BJP has converted electoral loyalty into a structural advantage.

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Dangal fame Zaira Wasim slams Nitish Kumar for pulling female doctor's hijab at Bihar event: 'Shameful'

Dangal actor Zaira Wasim slammed Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar after a video went viral showing him pulling the hijab of a female doctor during an appointment letter distribution event at his residence. Wasim said power does not give anyone the right to disrespect a woman's dignity.

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34 Maoist cadres surrender in Bijapur with Rs 84 lakh combined bounty

The surrendered cadres, primarily from the South Sub-Zonal Bureau, also include members linked to the Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee (DKSZC), Telangana State Committee, and Andhra-Odisha Border (AOB) Division.

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'Meaningful expansion of partnership': PM Modi on outcome of meeting with Jordan King

Taking to X, PM Modi said, "These outcomes mark a meaningful expansion of the India-Jordan partnership. Our cooperation in new and renewable energy reflects a shared commitment to clean growth, energy security and climate responsibility."

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Messi event chaos: DCP Bidhannagar suspended, Salt Lake Stadium CEO removed

The state government has also constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) comprising senior IPS officers to conduct a thorough probe into the incident. The actions were taken based on a preliminary report submitted by an enquiry committee constituted by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

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On Vijay Diwas, we remember brave soldiers who ensured historic victory, says PM Modi

Taking to X, PM Modi said, "On Vijay Diwas, we remember the brave soldiers whose courage and sacrifice ensured India had a historic victory in 1971. Their steadfast resolve and selfless service protected our nation and etched a moment of pride in our history. This day stands as a salute to their valour and a reminder of their unmatched spirit. Their heroism continues to inspire generations of Indians."

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