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Return to Mamata and I’ll Quit Within the Hour: Abhishek Banerjee’s High-Stakes Dare to TMC Rebels
One hour. That is all the time Abhishek Banerjee says he would need to walk away from his own career. The Trinamool Congress heavyweight —
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Josh Tongue tests India in 1st ODI at Edgbaston
Josh Tongue and England’s quicks put India under early pressure in the first ODI at Edgbaston, where the home side attacked with pace and movement. The match carried extra weight for both teams, with India looking to set the tone in the series and England trying to cash in on familiar conditions.

England vs India ODI: gurnoor brar search spikes as seamers strike
India’s pace attack set the tone at Edgbaston as England and India opened their first ODI under bright conditions. The early burst has sharpened attention on India’s fast-bowling depth, with gurnoor brar drawing search interest alongside the established names.

Temple Worker Arrested for Stealing Donations at India’s Sacred Badrinath Shrine
A temple employee has been arrested for stealing donations from one of Hinduism's holiest shrines, authorities confirmed, raising fresh questions about the s...

RI-India Ties Could Open Bigger Markets for Small Businesses
Muhaimin Iskandar says stronger Indonesia-India ties offer real opportunities for the people's economy, from access to India’s huge market to investment and Indonesian talent going global.

Pakistan Operation Kills 29 Militants on Afghanistan Border
Pakistan said an operation along the Afghanistan border killed 29 militants after a deadly Karachi attack, raising fresh tensions with Kabul.

Cross-border Pakistan strike kills 29 militants near Afghanistan
Pakistan said a cross-border strike killed 29 militants near Afghanistan after intelligence-led ground operations and calibrated attacks on targets in three Afghan provinces. The move followed an assault on Sindh Rangers headquarters in Karachi and renewed Islamabad’s accusations against Kabul.

Supreme Court of India Quashes Odisha Corruption Case
India’s Supreme Court has thrown out a corruption case against an Odisha government official, saying the allegations were too broad and lacked specific facts. The ruling underscores a basic criminal-law limit: a case cannot move forward on vague claims alone.

India Property Market: TOI Guide for Homebuyers
TOI’s Real Estate Desk highlights the India property market through policy coverage, investment trends, and infrastructure shifts. For buyers, that means clearer insight into land status, legal risks, and possible capital gains before making a major purchase.

India’s e-waste workers face toxic health risks in New Delhi
In Mustafabad, New Delhi, informal workers dismantle old phones, cables and laptops with little protection, exposing themselves and their families to lead dust, smoke and burns as India’s e-waste mountain grows.


