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6 storiesUK Lawmakers Approve Lifetime Smoking Ban for Today's Under-18s
Anyone born after Jan 1, 2009 in Britain will never legally be able to buy cigarettes — ever. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now law.
Iraq Politicians Choose New PM After US Pressure
Al-Maliki dropped his PM bid after US raised concerns over his Iran ties. Ali Al-Zaidi nominated as Iraq's next prime minister.
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Japan Warns of Mega-Quake Risk After 7.7 Tremor Triggers Tsunami
A 7.7 magnitude quake off northern Japan triggered a tsunami alert and raised the mega-quake probability 10x — from 0.1% to 1% in the next week.
Iran's FM Heads to Pak; US Sends Kushner & Witkoff for Talks
Iran-US peace diplomacy intensifies with Iran's foreign minister visiting Pakistan while the US dispatches top envoys for back-channel negotiations.
Gunman Tries to Storm Trump's Media Dinner — President Evacuated
Shots rang out at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington Hilton, forcing Trump to be quickly evacuated before he could deliver his speech.
Hormuz, End to War, N-Talks: Iran's Peace Plan — In That Order
Iran proposes to reopen Hormuz Strait in exchange for the US lifting its blockade and ending the war, deferring nuclear talks to a later stage.
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El Niño in May–June to Hit Temp & Rainfall, Says WMO
WMO warns El Niño could arrive as early as May–July, suppressing India's monsoon and raising global temperatures — months ahead of earlier predictions.
India–NZ Ink Trade Pact: 100% Duty-Free Imports & Easier Visas
A landmark once-in-a-generation trade deal between India and New Zealand offers 100% duty-free access for Indian goods and $20 billion NZ investment over 15 years.
WHO Clears World's First Malaria Treatment for Newborns
WHO approved the first malaria drug designed specifically for newborns (2–5 kg), ending the risky practice of giving babies adult-dosed medicines.
Ashok Lahiri Named Vice-Chairman in Revamped Niti Aayog
The government's biggest Niti Aayog overhaul since 2015 appoints Ashok Lahiri as Vice-Chairman along with four new members.
Photojournalist Raghu Rai, a Colossus of His Craft, Dies at 83
Legendary Indian photojournalist Raghu Rai has passed away at 83. Over five decades, he documented India's soul through his camera like no other.
India was 5th Biggest Military Spender in 2025 at $92.1 Billion
India's defence spending hit $92.1 billion in 2025 — an 8.9% rise — placing it 5th globally behind the US ($954bn), China, Russia, and Germany.
India–Russia Pact: Both Can Station 3,000 Troops in Each Other's Territory
Under a bilateral logistics pact now in effect, India and Russia can each station up to 3,000 troops, 5 warships, and 10 aircraft in each other's territory.
Sports
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Alcaraz & Sabalenka Win Laureus Sportspersons of the Year
Carlos Alcaraz (22) won Sportsman of the Year; Aryna Sabalenka won Sportswoman. PSG won Team of Year; Lando Norris — Breakthrough; McIlroy — Comeback.
Sawe and Conquered: Kenyan Breaks 2-Hour Barrier in Marathon!
Kenya's Sebastian Sawe won the London Marathon in 1:59:30, shattering the world record by 65 seconds. Ethiopia's Kejelcha also broke 2 hours in his debut!
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US Jet Down in Iran: One Pilot Rescued, Search on for Other
One US pilot rescued after fighter jet shot down over Iran; search operation ongoing for the second crew member.
The $1.5tn Olive Branch: Trump Seeks History's Costliest Peace
Trump requests $1.5 trillion for defence in 2027 — a 40% hike, the biggest since World War II.
US Hits Isfahan, Home to One of Iran's Main Nuclear Sites
US struck Isfahan using 2,000-pound bunker-buster bombs on an ammunition depot near Iran's nuclear centre.
Trump Threatens to Blow Up Iran's Oil Island if Deal Not Reached
Trump threatened Iran's drinking water, energy grid and oil wells unless Tehran capitulated in talks.
Kharg Key to Iran's Oil Exports. Targeting Island Has Major Risks.
Striking Kharg would curb Iran's exports but could spike global oil prices and trigger Gulf retaliation.
US, Iran Reject Ceasefire Plan Put Up by 3 Nations
Both the US and Iran rejected a 45-day ceasefire proposed by mediators. Trump called it "not good enough".
Airstrikes on Iran Kill 25
Israel and the US hit Iran killing 25, targeting South Pars gas field. Tehran fired back with missiles.
Trump Says May Exit Iran War Soon, Threatens to Quit NATO
Trump said US will end Iran war soon and could do "spot hits" if needed; threatened to withdraw from NATO.
Hasina Non-existent in Our Political Landscape: Dhaka
Bangladesh says former PM Sheikh Hasina is politically dead ahead of Bangladesh FM's goodwill visit to India.
National News
7 storiesIndia Commissions its Third Home-grown Nuclear Submarine INS Aridhaman
INS Aridhaman commissioned at Visakhapatnam — a major boost to India's nuclear triad.
53 Yrs On, Humans Shoot for Moon Again as Artemis II Lifts Off
NASA's first crewed Moon mission in 53 years — four astronauts on a 685,000-mile lunar flyby.
ASI Discovers T-shaped Stepped Reservoir at Elephanta Island
A 1,500-year-old T-shaped water reservoir unearthed at Elephanta Island near Mumbai.
India Accounts for 1 in 10 Global Maternal Deaths: Lancet Report
India reported about 24,700 of the 2.4 lakh global maternal deaths in 2023 per a new Lancet study.
J&K Has Lost 315 Lakes Since 1967, Contributing to 14 Floods: CAG
315 of J&K's 697 natural lakes have disappeared since 1967, wiping out 2,851 hectares of lake area.
Raja Ravi Varma Painting Smashes Art Records, Sells for ₹167 Crore
'Yashoda and Krishna' sold for ₹167.2 crore at Saffronart, setting a new Indian art record.
Census '27: Prez, VP, PM Fill Out Self-enumeration Forms Online
President Droupadi Murmu became the first citizen counted in Census 2027's houselisting phase.
Odisha / State News
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Researchers Find New Method to Drive Cancer Treatment
Researchers from ILS-Bhubaneswar, AIIMS-Delhi studying extracellular vesicles for targeted cancer drug delivery.
Sports
1 storyFour-time World Champions Miss World Cup for Third Straight Time
Italy failed to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup after a 4-1 penalty defeat to Bosnia.
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