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Monsoon tracker LIVE: Delhi sees rain-induced cooling; expected to reduce impact from June 14 **Delhi Experiences Respite as Monsoon Arrives, Temperatures Set to Climb Post-June 14** New Delhi, India – The arrival of the monsoon has brought a welcome spell of rain to the National Capital Region,... read more »

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Iran war live: Trump says deal to be signed today; Tehran urges caution

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Haiti fans in the streets, Scotland faithful in kilts **Anticipation Builds as Nations Converge for Historic World Cup Clash** The air crackles with a unique blend of fervent anticipation and cultural celebration as two nations, separated by geography but united by their passion for football,... read more »

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America250 versus Freedom250: What to know about the US semiquincentennial ### Semiquincentennial Preparations Marred by Political Undercurrents **Washington D.C.** – As the United States gears up to commemorate its 250th anniversary in 2026, a significant milestone in the nation’s history,... read more »

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NC, UML lead in Nepal polls, Maoists lag far behind

NC, UML lead in Nepal polls, Maoists lag far behind

Kathmandu – Initial results of Nepal’s second Constituent Assembly elections indicate that the country’s traditional political forces like the Nepali Congress and CPN(UML) are... read more »

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Khamenei defends Iran's right to n-power

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Israel slams Iran's nuclear deal

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Jammu, Nov.6 (ANI): Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday reached out to the panchs and sarpanchs of Jammu and Kashmir, and said that the Congress-led UPA Government has always focused on the rights of the people, and promised more rights to the local body members. "Does the Panchs, Sarpanchs in Jammu and Kashmir have any right? We need to give them their rights, power, so that decisions can be taken in villages. I assure you that you will get your rights, and until that happens, I will keep coming here, and keep fighting for your rights," he said while addressing Panchayat conference here. "From 2004 in Delhi there is UPA Government and our focus has been on giving 'rights' to people of the nation. We gave people Right to Information ( RTI), Food Security, MNREGA , and many such rights to the people. If you look at all these programmes, they cannot be run without Panchayati Raj or Sarpanchs," he added. He further assured that the Congress Government would implement the 73rd and 74th amendment here. Gandhi also listed few things that would bring a positive change in the state. "Firstly, we need to train, empower local leaders. Secondly, we should train youth and provide employment. Thirdly, we need to help women in the state. And the Congress Party is trying to take these things forward," he added. Rahul Gandhi is on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir from today, where is likely to meet members of Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Jammu. He will also attend a meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee at Party office in Srinagar.

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