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In a statement issued on various social media platforms, Sher-e-Punjab Brigade announced its formation for the “cause of Khalistan’s freedom”.

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In an interview with The Indian Express, Uttar Pradesh DGP Rajeev Krishna speaks about tackling cyber crime — one of his main priorities — and addresses the issue of police ‘encounters’ in the state.

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A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims from Telangana collided with a fuel tanker near Medina in Saudi Arabia, killing 45 people, including multiple families and children.

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Hasina death sentence is a travesty of justice
Hasina death sentence is a travesty of justice
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India’s TB successes — and the long road ahead
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India remains committed to the best interests of the people of Bangladesh and will engage constructively with all stakeholders, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Monday, after former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina was sentenced to death by a court in Dhaka. Bangladesh's interim government has called for their extradition. Hasina claims the trial was politically motivated.

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‘Don’t ignore a lump or a mouth ulcer that won’t heal’: Oncologist explains early symptoms of India’s most common cancers
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Palak Tiwari reveals what mom Shweta Tiwari does to stay fit: ‘Sabse zyada iss statement se confused meri maa hi hoti hai’
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Why was Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's ousted PM, sentenced to death? What Dhaka court said
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Science

Fragmenting comet C/2025 K1 to make its closest approach to Earth this month
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Aries Horoscope Today, 18 November 2025: The day favours building social capital—not financial one
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INVESTIGATIONS

The Coin Laundry | Major Indian crypto platforms claim full compliance, walk trust fault lines
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The Coin Laundry | 27 crypto exchanges in Govt crosshairs: Over 2800 victims, Rs 600 crore laundered in 21 months
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