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    Live: Congress backs TVK; dumps decades-old alliance with DMK

    DMK calls Congress's move to support Vijay's party a 'backstab'

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    Congress-TVK alliance to continue for future Parliament and local body polls also

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    Jalandhar blasts: CM Mann alleges BJP role, Punjab DGP suspects Pakistan link

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    How Jitu Munda — Odisha man who carried dead sister’s skeletal remains to bank — became ‘a VIP’

    On April 27, Jitu Munda, a resident of Odisha’s Dianali village, carried his sister's skeletal remains to a bank to prove her death, after failing to withdraw her savings. The video of the incident went viral, leaving millions shocked. Since then, Dianali has seen a steady stream of visitors, including government officials, political leaders and journalists. But Munda is yet to comprehend why everyone has suddenly become concerned about him.
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      Russia snubs Ukraine's unilateral ceasefire, firing dozens of drones

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      Iran tables peace proposal, but Trump says he is not satisfied

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      Trump reacts to Iran peace proposal, signals scepticism over deal acceptance

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      Madame Tussauds launches ‘Icons of India’ exhibit featuring film and cricket stars

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      Mittal family, Adar Poonawalla get $1.65B majority stake in Rajasthan Royals

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      Vinesh Phogat says she complained against Brij Bhushan, warns govt ahead of Gonda return

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      IPL 2026: Clinical CSK outclass MI by 8 wickets to boost playoff prospects

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      KL Rahul, Nissanka fire; DC chase down RR's massive total

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      Veteran Malayalam actor Santhosh K Nayar killed in road accident

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      Patriot review: Taut spy thriller that refuses to play to the gallery

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      Sai Pallavi’s Hindi an issue for playing Sita? But Aamir Khan calls her the best

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      AR Rahman makes Royal Albert Hall debut with 'Rangreza'

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    Delivery workers in India highlight gaps in access to promised PF and pension benefits under the gig workers scheme.

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    Yogendra Yadav decodes 2026 assembly polls results

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