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'Swastika connects India and Azerbaijan': Indian diplomat invokes ancient symbol amid strained ties

Hindustan Times •July 16, 2026

Abhay Kumar's post comes against the backdrop of a relationship that has faced significant strain in recent months.

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Rath Yatra: Millions brave heavy rain as Jagannath chariots roll in Odisha’s Puri

Despite over 200 mm of rain, millions of devotees gathered in Puri as Odisha deployed 12,000 security personnel for Lord Jagannath’s annual Rath Yatra.

Hindustan Times•19m ago

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‘Global uncertainties need decisive actions’: Ajit Doval tells BIMSTEC on security challenges

The NSA said the BIMSTEC grouping has strengthened cooperation across several security domains and made significant progress in tackling shared challenges.

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'Ram Mandir Trust treasurer must also be investigated': Sena UBT's Sanjay Raut amid donation scam row

Sanjay Raut also addressed Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis as a "devout devotee of Lord Ram" and recalled his association with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement.

Hindustan Times•35m ago

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Kanwariyas vandalise pickup truck after vehicle allegedly brushed against Kanwar in UP's Muzaffarnagar

The incident took place near Khadar Chowk in Purkazi town on Wednesday night when a group of kanwariyas, including Naveen, Prince and Navneet.

Hindustan Times•53m ago

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Tamil Nadu: Relatives stage overnight protest as man dies in judicial custody

Relatives of S Sabari Varman, an undertrial prisoner who died in the sub-jail, staged an overnight protest demanding a second autopsy and an independent probe.

Hindustan Times•56m ago

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'Don't deploy Indian sailors…': India's big warning to shipowners over Hormuz amid renewed US-Iran tensions

Two Indian nationals, 31-year-old Rohan Kumar from Bihar's Gopalganj and 30-year-old Herambh Karmarkar from Pune, have been killed in separate attacks on ships.

Hindustan Times•1h ago

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