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Geopolitics

'Her dignity matters more': Retired judge greets divorced daughter with band-baaja in UP

Times of India – World · India

In a bold statement against societal norms, a retired Meerut judge, Gyanendra Kumar Sharma, threw a heartwarming welcome party for his daughter, Pranita Vashis…

Geopolitics

EAM Jaishankar receives call from Iran FM Araghchi as Trump’s 48-hour threat looms

Times of India – World · India

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi amid escalating Middle East tensions. The call, confirmed by the Iran …

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‘Challenging time’: India sends aid to earthquake & flood-hit Afghanistan

Times of India – World · India

India has dispatched humanitarian assistance and disaster relief materials to Afghanistan following recent devastating floods and earthquakes. The aid includes…

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US: Gunfire reported near White House, Secret Service launches probe

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication, providing timely and accurate news. - Committed to accuracy, depth, …

Geopolitics

'TMC's time is up': PM Modi attacks Mamata govt, tells voters 'fear will be driven out'

Times of India – World · India

- The TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, it provides verified breaking news, analysis, a…

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Excise case: Kejriwal to argue in person for recusal application in HC

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver current, comprehensive global news. - Committed to excellence, they gather, verify, and presen…

Geopolitics

'Mischievous and must be opposed': Chidambaram slams Centre's move to convene Parliament at poll time

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader P. Chidambaram criticized the Centre's decision to convene Parliament from April 16-18, just days before assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and W…

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'3 passports, foreign properties': Cong attacks Himanta, wife; CM threatens defamation suit

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with a dedicated team to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, verifies,…

Geopolitics

Suspected ISIS-linked terror module busted, youth radicalisation plot uncovered

Times of India – World · India

Authorities have busted a terror network allegedly linked to ISIS and foreign handlers, accused of radicalizing Indian youth online. Teams across multiple stat…

Geopolitics

Which are the world’s unhappiest countries in 2026 - check here

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, offering diverse perspectives round the clock. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely news …

Geopolitics

'Will seek votes in PM Modi's name': BJP's Samik Bhattacharya on party's CM face in Bengal

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive global news to readers. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, verifies, and presents b…

Geopolitics

Watch: Assam CM Himanta grooves to BJP's campaign song at Bongaigaon rally

Times of India – World · India

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma danced to a BJP campaign song at a rally in Bongaigaon, celebrating the party's outreach for the upcoming assembly ele…

Geopolitics

'Hate-spreading CM': Rahul Gandhi slams Himanta Biswa at Assam poll rally

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi attacked Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, labeling him the 'most corrupt and hate-spreading CM' and vowing to jail him. Gandhi also promised SC/ST st…

Geopolitics

Tamil Nadu polls: TVK chief Vijay declares two pending FIRs in fresh affidavit

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists prioritize accuracy, verification, and in-depth analysis acros…

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UP man killed serving in Russian army, kin allege coercive recruitment

Times of India – World · India

A 22-year-old man from Rampur, serving in the Russian army, was killed in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. His family alleges he was coerced into military service …

Geopolitics

Southern derby at Chinnaswamy: In-form RCB face out-of-sorts CSK

Times of India – World · India

The Southern Derby sees RCB, fresh off a dominant win, host a struggling CSK. RCB, rebuilt and title-winning, faces a transitional CSK that has faltered in rec…

Geopolitics

Raghav Chadha deleted social media posts critical of PM Modi, BJP: AAP

Times of India – World · India

Delhi AAP chief Saurabh Bharadwaj accused MP Raghav Chadha of deleting past social media posts critical of PM Modi and the BJP. Bharadwaj claims Chadha has 're…

Geopolitics

'I only disclosed what DMK leader said': Palaniswami on Karunanidhi 'house arrest' row

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, veri…

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'Gates of hell will open': Iran rejects Trump's 'helpless' 48-hr ultimatum on Hormuz

Times of India – World · India

Iran has rejected a 48-hour ultimatum from US President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy the nation's essential infrastructure if a deal isn't reached. …

Geopolitics

Reporter 'shocked' by blessings for ‘job visa’ sign inside Hindu temple in Texas

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team covers global events with dedication, offering timely and diverse international news. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timeliness,…

Geopolitics

600-mile strike push: US positions lethal long-range missiles for Iran war - Report

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 with dedicated journalists to deliver timely, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team gathers, verifie…

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Security breach at NIT Silchar as male student enters girls’ hostel naked

Times of India – World · India

In a bewildering turn of events at NIT Silchar, an MBA student was found wandering into the girls' hostel in a state of undress, sparking immediate alarm among…

Geopolitics

'Ghatak' MP vs Kejriwal's 'soldiers': The Raghav Chadha showdown explained

Times of India – World · India

Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha has broken his silence after being removed as Rajya Sabha deputy leader. He denies allegations of 'soft PR' and deviating from…

Geopolitics

Russia attacks Ukraine with drones: 5 killed, 19 injured as strikes hit Nikopol market

Times of India – World · India

A Russian drone strike on a market in Nikopol, Ukraine, resulted in at least five deaths and 19 injuries, including a critically wounded 14-year-old girl. The …

Geopolitics

Trump mulls big Cabinet shake-up as Iran war backlash deepens: Report

Times of India – World · India

US President Trump is reportedly considering a significant Cabinet reshuffle amid growing concerns over the Iran war's political fallout and rising fuel prices…

Geopolitics

Tamil Nadu election 2026: The big Annamalai question — what BJP gains, what it risks

Times of India – World · India

BJP leader K Annamalai clarified he chose not to contest the Tamil Nadu assembly elections to focus on campaigning for the party and allies across multiple sta…

Geopolitics

'BJP to take away Lakshmi Bhandar money': CM Mamata to woman voters in Bengal

Times of India – World · India

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has warned women voters against sharing bank details with BJP workers, alleging a plot to commit financial fraud and…

Geopolitics

'All they care about is politics and power': PM Modi slams Cong for 'endangering' Indians in Gulf

Times of India – World · India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress leaders of endangering Indians in the Middle East with their remarks amid the US-Iran conflict. He stated that Co…

Geopolitics

Caught on cam: Karnataka woman flung into air after car hits her while crossing road

Times of India – World · India

A woman named Bharathi was critically injured after being struck by a car while crossing the road with her daughter in Bantwal taluk. The incident, captured on…

Geopolitics

'Didn’t grant statehood to Puducherry': Vijay slams BJP, Congress ahead of polls

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk features a dedicated team of journalists working 24/7 to deliver real-time, comprehensive news globally. - Committed to excellence, the team …

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'Nothing left in Left': Rahul Gandhi alleges ‘BJP-RSS-LDF nexus’ during Kerala poll rally

Times of India – World · India

Rahul Gandhi accused Kerala's LDF and BJP of a hidden understanding, claiming Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan aligns with those attacking minorities nationwide…

Geopolitics

'Ghayal hoon isliye ghatak hoon': Raghav Chadha tears into AAP allegations with Dhurandhar reference

Times of India – World · India

Raghav Chadha refuted allegations after being replaced as AAP's Rajya Sabha deputy leader, calling it a "coordinated attack." He denied claims of not joining o…

Geopolitics

'Scared of PM Modi?': AAP corners Raghav Chadha

Times of India – World · India

Internal rifts within the Aam Aadmi Party have surfaced publicly after Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha was removed as deputy leader. Senior leaders, including Ati…

Geopolitics

‘I decided not to contest’: Annamalai breaks silence on ‘denied ticket’ speculation

Times of India – World · India

Former Tamil Nadu BJP chief K. Annamalai has voluntarily opted out of contesting the upcoming assembly elections, stating he informed the party leadership in w…

Geopolitics

Debris from aerial interception strikes building in Dubai's Marina

Times of India – World · India

Debris from an aerial interception struck a building in Dubai Marina, authorities confirmed Saturday. No fire or injuries were reported following the incident,…

Geopolitics

The high-risk journey of a downed pilot: How to survive in enemy territory

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team provides global news with accuracy, depth, and timeliness. - Focuses on diverse international perspectives and evolving world events.…

Geopolitics

'Anxiety among minorities': Shashi Tharoor questions FCRA Ammendment Bill

Times of India – World · India

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed skepticism regarding reports of the Centre withdrawing the FCRA Amendment Bill, warning of its potential reintroduction. H…

Geopolitics

Shot 5 times inside SUV, man drives 25 km to hospital in Ghaziabad

Times of India – World · India

A 35-year-old man, Rahul Chaudhary, was shot five times outside a dhaba in Modinagar. He was on bail for an extortion case. Despite severe injuries, Chaudhary …

Geopolitics

‘Wanted a boy’: Telangana man drowns pregnant wife, two daughters in swimming pool

Times of India – World · India

- TOI News Desk operates 24/7 to deliver current, comprehensive news globally. - Journalists prioritize excellence, verifying breaking news and in-depth anal…

Geopolitics

US jet shot down in Iran: Israel says one pilot rescued, search on for second one

Times of India – World · India

- TOI World Desk's team of journalists and writers covers global events with dedication and diverse perspectives. - Committed to accuracy, depth, and timely …

Geopolitics

5.9 magnitude earthquake hits Afghanistan's Hindu Kush region, tremors felt in north India

Times of India – World · India

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake originating in Afghanistan's Jurm jolted Delhi-NCR and northern India on Friday evening. Residents across Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, …

Geopolitics

Panama Papers: 10 years on

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

It’s been 10 years since the Panama Papers leak exposed how the world’s richest hide their wealth.

Geopolitics

'Hey DM, where is CID?’: AIMIM neta's video threatening Bengal SIR officer viral

Times of India – World · India

AIMIM leader Mofakrul Islam was arrested for his alleged role in the Malda violence, where judicial officers were held hostage. The Supreme Court criticized th…

Geopolitics

Kerala polls: Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala eyes CM post, awaits party's call

Times of India – World · India

Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala stated that the party leadership will decide on the chief ministerial face for the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, emphasizi…

Geopolitics

West Bengal polls: TMC reels in voters with 'Mache Bhate Bangali', leaves BJP high & dry

Times of India – World · India

West Bengal's upcoming assembly polls see the common phrase 'Mache Bhate Bangali' (Bengali by fish and rice) become a potent political symbol. The TMC is lever…

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