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Census 2027 to Strengthen Data-Driven Governance with Digital First Approach
The Census remains a cornerstone of governance, providing reliable and comprehensive data for informed policymaking and inclusive development.
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MEA Secretary Sibi George Meets UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock
Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George held a meeting with the President of United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock in New York.
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US Allows Firing Squads as Execution Method Amid Push to Expedite Capital Punishment
In the United States, the Justice Department has decided to adopt firing squads as a permitted method of execution as the Trump administration moves to ramp up and expedite capital punishment cases.
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Mexican President Says Sovereignty Is Not Negotiable, Rejects US Interference
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said that the country’s sovereignty is not negotiable, rejecting any form of foreign interference, particularly from the United States.
India-Uzbekistan Defence Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 Concludes
The 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, DUSTLIK 2026 culminated successfully at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area at Namangan in Uzbekistan.
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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi Lands in Islamabad with Delegation Amid Renewed Peace Push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived at Islamabad in Pakistan late last night with a senior delegation, signalling renewed diplomatic efforts to revive stalled negotiations between Tehran and Washington to…
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India emerges as Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing export destination in Q1 2026
India emerged as Sri Lanka’s fastest-growing major export destination in the first quarter of 2026, with shipments rising 12.02% year-on-year to $287.49 million, underscoring a growing regional trade pivot.
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Samson, Hosein power CSK to massive 103-run win over MI in IPL
Sanju Samson carried his bat with a splendid 101 not out, while Akeal Hosein’s stunning 4/17 powered Chennai Super Kings to a crushing 103-run victory over a listless Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League clash…
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22 terrorists killed in intelligence-based operation in Pak’s KP
At least 22 terrorists have been killed during an intelligence-based operation by Pakistan’s security forces in the country’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military said on Friday.
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In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without tilt into war
When NATO’s call came, the French fighter pilots scrambled with practised urgency, already suited up to shorten their response times.