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Why a BRICS currency and de-dollarisation are not in India’s interest
The Times of India
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July 9, 2025
When the US President Donald Trump described BRICS as pursuing an “anti-American” agenda and threatened member countries with additional tariffs – possibly up to 10 percent – if they sought to build an alternative financial system to the US-led...
'Maharashtra Model' Being Repeated In Bihar To Steal Elections: Lop Gandhi
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) Patna, July 9 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Centre and the Election Commission of India, alleging that the Maharashtra model of“stealing elections” is...
Business as usual at Amarnath, but with 42,000 boots on ground & X’s ‘concerns’ about India’s media laws
The Print
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July 9, 2025
New Delhi: Over 2 months after the Pahalgam terror attack, the Amarnath pilgrimage has resumed. On the surface, it’s business as usual—but things have clearly changed, report Shams Irfan and Joshua Yang in The Washington Post. “Around 42,000...
‘Wait & Save’ fares, price lock, smoother Metro and airport exits: What Uber’s new upgrades mean for Mumbai commuters
The Times of India
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Uber in Mumbai is set to revolutionize urban travel by integrating Metro ticket booking directly within its app, streamlining commutes. Other features include 'Price Lock' for fare stability, 'Wait & Save' for budget-conscious riders, and...
Why are Turkish foreign, defence ministers in Pakistan? Hakan Fidan, Yaşar Güler land in Islamabad
The Week
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In a significant development, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Minister of National Defence Yaşar Güler are in Pakistan on an official visit on Wednesday. The visit comes as New Delhi-Ankara relations remain on shaky terms following the...
ECI begins process to delist inactive political parties
News Today Net
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July 9, 2025
This decision was taken under the leadership of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, along with Election Commissioners Dr. Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Dr. Vivek Joshi. The move is part of a larger nationwide effort to clean up the political...
PM Modi Drum Skills: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tries His Hand at Playing Namibian Traditional Drums After Arriving in Namibia's Windhoek (Watch Video)
Latestly
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July 9, 2025
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a traditional welcome on his arrival in Windhoek, Namibia today, July 9. This marks PM Narendra Modi's first-ever visit to the country and only the third-ever Prime Ministerial visit from India to Namibia....
Bihar Bandh: Railways and roads blocked, tyres burnt as INDIA Bloc protests electoral list revision
CNBC-TV18
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July 9, 2025
As battle heats up for Bihar Assembly elections, the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have called for 'Bihar Bandh' against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls. Congress MP Rahul Gandhi and RJD...
Finland's president on the Ukraine war, golfing with Trump and elbows up
CBC/Radio-Canada
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July 9, 2025
Finnish President Alexander Stubb says he is pessimistic that a ceasefire can be achieved in Ukraine by summer's end, given that the momentum for a deal has slowed, and that Vladimir Putin has shown no interest in even agreeing to a temporary...
“Formation of Youth Commission in Bihar is historic”: Union Minister Nityanand Rai
Organiser Weekly
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New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai, on July 8 welcomed the decision of the Bihar cabinet to constitute a Youth Commission for the betterment of young people in the state. Speaking to ANI, MoS Rai said that this...
Nistar: India's First Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Delivered, Boosting Aatmanirbharta In Defence
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) In a significant stride towards self-reliance in Defence, the Indian Navy has received its first indigenously-designed and built Diving Support Vessel (DSV) - INS Nistar - from Hindustan Shipyard Limited...
How can Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya be saved from July 16 execution in Yemen? Know what family, government are doing
DNA India
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July 9, 2025
She was arrested in 2018 in an attempt to escape Yemen after the incident, and she was later convicted of murder. In Nov 2023, Yemen's Supreme Judicial Council upheld the death sentence. President Rashad al-Alimi also gave formal approval for her...
PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Namibia, lauds their deep cultural connection to India
Colorado Star
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Windhoek [Namibia], July 9 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi was greeted with a warm and culturally rich welcome upon his arrival at the hotel in Namibia's capital, Windhoek, on Wednesday, where he will stay during his State Visit. The...
Turkish foreign, defence ministers arrive to strengthen bilateral ties
Dunya News
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Pakistan Pakistan Turkish foreign, defence ministers arrive to strengthen bilateral ties Close The Turkish minister was warmly received in Islamabad Follow on Updated On: Wed, 09 Jul 2025 12:03:13 PKT ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Turkish Foreign...
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy meets union ministers; pushes for Smart City, Mamnoor airport funds, and industrial corridor sanction
The Times of India
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July 9, 2025
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, during his New Delhi visit, urged Union Ministers Nadda and Goyal for crucial support. He requested timely urea supply for Telangana's crop season and funds for the Mamnoor airport development. Reddy also advocated...
How man impersonating as Delhi Police officer was arrested at IGI airport
The Indian Express
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July 9, 2025
A 23-year-old school dropout posing as a Delhi Police sub-inspector to “mislead female acquaintances and social circle” was arrested at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on July 7, officers said Wednesday.According to the Delhi Police, the...
Typos 'Trump' Trade War As US President's Tariff Letter To Bosnia Leader Goes Viral
News18
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July 9, 2025
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 10:46 IST Social media quickly pounced on the mistake, with some users humorously likening Trump’s blunder to a fifth-grade spelling test mishap US President Donald Trump. (File Photo: AP)US President Donald Trump has...
HERE Technologies and Genesys International Partner to Combat Distracted Driving in India
Autocar Professional
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July 9, 2025
HERE Technologies, a global digital mapping company, has announced a strategic partnership with Genesys International to develop in-car navigation systems designed to reduce distracted driving in India. The collaboration will combine HERE's...
SSI MantraM “Made in India” Surgical Robot Yatra Kicks Off India Tour, First Leg to Cover 1500 km Across Rajasthan
Goa Chronicle
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July 9, 2025
● In the first phase of the roadshow, SSI MantraM will cover key medical institutions across Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Ajmer from July 3 to 10. ● Shri Rao Narbir Singh, Hon’ble Minister for Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana, ceremoniously...
Watch: Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad Attacks Canteen Staff Over Bad Dal in Mumbai
The Hans India
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July 9, 2025
Sanjay Gaikwad, a politician from Shiv Sena, was eating lunch at a canteen in Mumbai. He ordered dal (lentils), chapati, and rice. When he smelled the dal, he thought it was bad and unsafe to eat. He asked the canteen staff to smell it too. Angry...