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    Beyond Nijjar and Khalistan: Geopolitics and trade fuel reset in India-Canada ties

    India and Canada seek to rebuild strained ties amid shifting geopolitics, with trade, energy security and strategic interests driving the reset

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    Annamalai targets Centre over CJP protester detentions, cites Modi's 2011 remarks

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    Rijiju vows action against content creator over alleged racial abuse of Tripura youth

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    Priyanka Gandhi’s son alleges political censorship after protest images pulled from exhibition

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      Two Indian nationals among 28 accused of illegal voting in 2024 US election

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      Why Europe’s youth are taking to the streets: A crisis beyond politics

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      Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver, faces bipartisan criticism

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      Trump waives Graham Act sanctions ahead of Rubio’s India visit

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      Trump waives sanctions, tariffs on purchase of Russian oil and gas

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      Trump rules out nuclear weapons against Iran, says ground troops unlikely

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      Asian Para Games: Sheetal-Payal pair settles for silver in archery compound doubles

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      Tiger Shroff firing: 4 more, including 2 women, arrested in Delhi and Haryana

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      The last of the moiras: Who will make tomorrow's mishti?

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