Evening news wrap: Hardeep Singh Puri responds to Rahul Gandhi’s claim on ‘Epstein meetings’ & more | India News

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri hit out at Rahul Gandhi over Congress’s repeated attacks over the infamous Epstein files, saying he met Jeffrey Epstein only “three or four times” in a professional capacity. Leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the Union Budget 2026-27, accusing the government…

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‘I’m very sad’: President Murmu objects to Mamata govt allotting smaller venue for Santhal event | India News

NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday expressed strong displeasure after TMC-ruled West Bengal government changed the venue of an event she was supposed to attend.The President said authorities told her the planned venue was changed as it was congested.Addressing the International Santhal Council, President Murmu said: “Someone doesn’t want Santhal to get united, to…

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‘I had lost around 7 kg’: Shreyas Iyer recalls ‘severe’ experience before IPL 2026 | Cricket News

India’s Shreyas Iyer (PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, batter Shreyas Iyer opened up about a tough phase in his career after suffering a serious spleen injury during the Australia tour. The injury forced him into hospital and led to significant weight loss. “It’s always challenging to…

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Evening news wrap: Iran hits Saudi’s Aramco and Kuwait refinery; Sensex tanks around 2,500 points & more | India News

Iran strikes energy sites across the region, including facilities linked to Saudi Aramco, after Israel’s attack on South Pars, warning of global “uncontrollable consequences” as oil prices spike. A projectile lands just 350m from the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, with the International Atomic Energy Agency flagging serious safety concerns despite no damage to the reactor….

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‘Drop the ego’: Aiden Markram after South Africa thrash India in opening T20 World Cup Super 8 clash | Cricket News

India vs South Africa (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki) NEW DELHI: South Africa hammered India by 76 runs in their opening Super 8 match of the T20 World Cup, handing the hosts a reality check and exposing serious flaws in their batting at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Chasing 188, India collapsed to 111…

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US-Iran mediation: JD Vance might visit Pakistan over weekend to talk it out with Tehran

Amid ongoing efforts to de-escalate the Middle East conflict, US vice president JD Vance may travel to Pakistan later this week for talks aimed at finding an off-ramp to the war with Iran, according to a CNN report citing administration officials.The proposed visit comes as the Trump administration explores backchannel diplomacy with Tehran, with Pakistan…

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