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Is Trump’s $686m F-16 upgrade for Pakistan a message to India?
The US has authorised the sale of advanced technology and support for Pakistan’s F-16 jets.
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India investigates Goa nightclub fire as relatives identify victims’ bodies
The moment a deadly fire broke out at a nightclub in Goa, India, was caught on camera.
Published On 8 Dec 2025
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IndiGo chaos: Why is India’s largest airline canceling hundreds of flights?
Between 2,000-4,000 flights cancelled, stranding thousands of passengers in one of the biggest aviation crises in years.
Nightclub fire in India’s Goa kills 25, including four tourists
Police say victims of the blaze in Arpora village include four tourists and 14 workers.
From: Inside Story
What message does Putin’s visit to India send?
Talks held on trade as Washington wants New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.
Published On 6 Dec 2025
Jaiswal scores ton as Kohli, Rohit roll back the years for ODI series win
Kohli wins player of the series award as India win by 9 wickets and 10 overs to spare in the third ODI of the series.
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‘Uninterrupted oil shipments’: Key takeaways from Putin-Modi talks in Delhi
More than deals, analysts say, Putin-Modi’s bonhomie sends a message that Western efforts to isolate Russia have failed.
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MF Husain was forced into exile; now his work finds permanent home in Qatar
Qatar opens Lawh Wa Qalam museum dedicated to India’s most famous painter, who was hounded into exile by Hindu right.
From: NewsFeed
Putin and Modi discuss trade and peace at summit talks in India
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin as talks began on boosting trade.
Published On 5 Dec 2025
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Pakistan seeks new South Asian bloc to cut India out: Will it work?
Pakistan says an emerging three-way cooperation with Bangladesh and China could be ‘expanded and duplicated’.
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From: Quotable
Modi “strengthens his own position” with Putin meeting
“[Modi is] not going to change the direction of Indian foreign policy because [the] Trump administration does not like i
Published On 5 Dec 2025