June 22, 2026
Brown university shooting: DOJ relases video transcripts of shooter’s confession; was planning attacks for six semesters | World News

Brown university shooting: DOJ relases video transcripts of shooter’s confession; was planning attacks for six semesters | World News

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DOJ releases transcripts showing shooter confessed to planning Brown and MIT attacks for six semesters Federal authorities say the man who killed two Brown University students and an MIT professor planned the attacks for at least six semesters and later recorded a series of videos in which he expressed no remorse, rejected apologies, and described…

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NEW DELHI: Several Union ministers on Wednesday carpooled to attend the cabinet meeting held at Seva Teerth as they chose to forgo separate vehicles and convoy to reach the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).This came a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked why ministers can’t opt for carpooling while going for common meetings while stressing the need to reduce their vehicle fleet, which TOI had reported on Thursday.Among those who shared rides to reach the PMO were Nitin Gadkari and J P Nadda who travelled in one car, while C R Paatil travelled with Shivraj Singh Chouhan and G Kishan Reddy. Similarly, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Mansukh Mandaviya travelled in a car from Rail Bhawan. Three other ministers — Kiren Rijiju, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh and Manohar Lal — came to the Cabinet meeting in one car, while Prahlad Joshi and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat travelled together to the meeting venue.This is being viewed as a part of govt’s broader emphasis and message to people for sustainability and leading by example amid global energy concerns linked to tensions in West Asia. Earlier following the PM’s appeal, several Union ministers and chief ministers have reduced the number of vehicles accompanying them. Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah had earlier reduced the size of his official convoy.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBoost For Air Defence: 4th S-400 Squadron ‘Starts Arriving In India From Russia’Pakistan Embarrassed In Japan As ‘Illegal’ Mosque Inaugurated In Presence Of Envoy Faces DemolitionVijay’s TVK Offers Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress Ahead Of June 18 PollFinal 1% Left To Resolve In India-US Trade Deal: US Envoy Sergio GorFirhad Hakim Resigns As Kolkata Mayor, TMC Says Mamata Banerjee ‘Permitted’ HimExpelled TMC Leader Ritabrata Banerjee Appointed LoP, Urges Mamata To Be Rebels’ ‘Chief Advisor”Cease Such Attacks’: India Condemns Kuwait Airport Attack That Killed Indian CitizenHow A Class 12 Student Traced The CBSE-Coempt Tender Trail And Raised Tough QuestionsMamata’s TMC Orders Organisational Reset Amid Growing MLA Revolt Buzz | WatchThe US Just Threatened India With New Tariffs Mid-Negotiation. Here’s The Full Story123PhotostoriesOffice commute in 45°C? Here are 5 summer survival hacks every working woman needs10 rare snakes found in the Amazon rainforest and what travellers should knowExpert says these 5 toddler behaviours may feel frustrating to parents, but they are completely normalKangana Ranaut skips fast fashion, embraces handloom royalty in Gaurang Shah’s majestic Kanjeevaram sareeBenefits of Tulsi Mala according to hindu traditions8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscapeGreen anacondas can do THIS? 10 facts that may surprise youKatrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses who became mothers after 40 and broke stereotypesLalit Modi’s crores-worth London mansion is a 7,000 sq ft cricketing den with signed jerseys, lavish interiors and a private liftUttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers is now open for 2026: Everything travellers need to know before visiting123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireRitabrata BanerjeeDonald TrumpAbhishek BanerjeeJay Silva Cause of DeathWI vs SLMaria SharapovaPat CumminsRitabrata BanerjeeTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiPatrik LaineMaja chwalinskaDK ShivakumarKarnataka Family MurderSouth Delhi Building CollapseMamata BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee

NEW DELHI: Several Union ministers on Wednesday carpooled to attend the cabinet meeting held at Seva Teerth as they chose to forgo separate vehicles and convoy to reach the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).This came a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked why ministers can’t opt for carpooling while going for common meetings while stressing the need to reduce their vehicle fleet, which TOI had reported on Thursday.Among those who shared rides to reach the PMO were Nitin Gadkari and J P Nadda who travelled in one car, while C R Paatil travelled with Shivraj Singh Chouhan and G Kishan Reddy. Similarly, Ashwini Vaishnaw and Mansukh Mandaviya travelled in a car from Rail Bhawan. Three other ministers — Kiren Rijiju, Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh and Manohar Lal — came to the Cabinet meeting in one car, while Prahlad Joshi and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat travelled together to the meeting venue.This is being viewed as a part of govt’s broader emphasis and message to people for sustainability and leading by example amid global energy concerns linked to tensions in West Asia. Earlier following the PM’s appeal, several Union ministers and chief ministers have reduced the number of vehicles accompanying them. Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah had earlier reduced the size of his official convoy.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBoost For Air Defence: 4th S-400 Squadron ‘Starts Arriving In India From Russia’Pakistan Embarrassed In Japan As ‘Illegal’ Mosque Inaugurated In Presence Of Envoy Faces DemolitionVijay’s TVK Offers Rajya Sabha Seat To Congress Ahead Of June 18 PollFinal 1% Left To Resolve In India-US Trade Deal: US Envoy Sergio GorFirhad Hakim Resigns As Kolkata Mayor, TMC Says Mamata Banerjee ‘Permitted’ HimExpelled TMC Leader Ritabrata Banerjee Appointed LoP, Urges Mamata To Be Rebels’ ‘Chief Advisor”Cease Such Attacks’: India Condemns Kuwait Airport Attack That Killed Indian CitizenHow A Class 12 Student Traced The CBSE-Coempt Tender Trail And Raised Tough QuestionsMamata’s TMC Orders Organisational Reset Amid Growing MLA Revolt Buzz | WatchThe US Just Threatened India With New Tariffs Mid-Negotiation. Here’s The Full Story123PhotostoriesOffice commute in 45°C? Here are 5 summer survival hacks every working woman needs10 rare snakes found in the Amazon rainforest and what travellers should knowExpert says these 5 toddler behaviours may feel frustrating to parents, but they are completely normalKangana Ranaut skips fast fashion, embraces handloom royalty in Gaurang Shah’s majestic Kanjeevaram sareeBenefits of Tulsi Mala according to hindu traditions8 metro corridors driving residential growth and transforming India’s urban housing landscapeGreen anacondas can do THIS? 10 facts that may surprise youKatrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan: Bollywood actresses who became mothers after 40 and broke stereotypesLalit Modi’s crores-worth London mansion is a 7,000 sq ft cricketing den with signed jerseys, lavish interiors and a private liftUttarakhand’s Valley of Flowers is now open for 2026: Everything travellers need to know before visiting123Hot PicksDelhi Restaurant FireRitabrata BanerjeeDonald TrumpAbhishek BanerjeeJay Silva Cause of DeathWI vs SLMaria SharapovaPat CumminsRitabrata BanerjeeTop TrendingDelhi Malviya Nagar Restaurant FireBengaluru MurderK AnnamalaiPatrik LaineMaja chwalinskaDK ShivakumarKarnataka Family MurderSouth Delhi Building CollapseMamata BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee

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NEW DELHI: Several Union ministers on Wednesday carpooled to attend the cabinet meeting held at Seva Teerth as they chose to forgo separate vehicles and convoy to reach the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).This came a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi had asked why ministers can’t opt for carpooling while going for common meetings while…

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4-year-old pulled out safely from borewell after 9-hour rescue operation in Punjab

4-year-old pulled out safely from borewell after 9-hour rescue operation in Punjab

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HOSHIARPUR:A four-year-old boy who fell into a newly dug borewell while playing near his home in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district was rescued safely after a massive nine-hour operation involving multiple rescue agencies and local volunteers, officials said.The incident took place on Friday night in Chak Samana village near Bhikhowal on the Hoshiarpur-Dasuya road.The child, identified as…

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When ‘Dhurandhar’ actor Ranveer Singh opened up about how he performs intense scenes: ‘I have very supportive friends’

When ‘Dhurandhar’ actor Ranveer Singh opened up about how he performs intense scenes: ‘I have very supportive friends’

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Ranveer Singh, the inferno who impressed the audience with his performance in ‘Dhurandhar,’ has always experimented with his projects, whether it’s a historical character or a relatable neighbourhood boy. The 40-year-old once opened up about going through a rigorous process to understand the character and emotions through his core, raising a question about how his…

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Mizkif claims OTK lost relevance after his exit as old tensions resurface following ExtraEmily’s announcement

Mizkif claims OTK lost relevance after his exit as old tensions resurface following ExtraEmily’s announcement

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Mizkif (via YouTube/Mizkif) Mizkif’s comments about One True King and its slow decay have recently caught the attention of fans. OTK was founded in 2020, with him being one of the co-creators, and quickly became one of the most recognizable names in esports and other content. Mizkif addressed OTK member ExtraEmily’s latest statement, where she…

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Do Americans think China will overtake the US … and their lives would ‘not get worse? Here’s what survey says

Do Americans think China will overtake the US … and their lives would ‘not get worse? Here’s what survey says

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At least three-quarters of Americans believed China would eventually overtake the United States in global power and influence, highlighting growing public anxiety over the shifting balance between the world’s two largest economies, a national poll by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace showed. Moreover, nearly 62% said that their lives “would not” get worse if…

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File photo: Kuldeep Singh Sengar NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Singh Sengar, former UP MLA convicted of raping a minor girl in Unnao in 2017, did not come under the definition of a public servant under the Pocso Act, Delhi high court held in its Dec 23 order suspending his sentence.In a curious move, high court has decided the applicability of a stringent Pocso Act section that carries a minimum jail term of 20 years, which can be extended up to life, while hearing Sengar’s plea for suspension of sentence, even as his appeal against the trial court ruling remains pending.A bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish V Shankar faulted the trial court for treating Kuldeep Sengar as a public servant and handing him jail for the “remainder of life”, for the offence of “aggravated penetrative sexual assault” under section 5 of the Pocso Act.The bench concluded that the charge of “aggravated penetrative sexual assault” under the section was not applicable in the case of Sengar. Section 5 of the Pocso Act defines “penetrative sexual assault” against a minor as “aggravated penetrative sexual assault”, if committed by persons holding positions of authority – including a public servant or police officer within their jurisdiction, members of the armed or security forces, or staff of hospitals or prisons.high court noted that Pocso Act did not define a public servant and that the trial court wrongly relied upon Prevention of Corruption Act to borrow the definition.”In view of specific inclusion of IPC, CrPC, JJ Act and IT Act in Section 2 of the Pocso Act, this court cannot take aid of the definition of ‘public servant’ from any other Act other than IPC, CrPC, JJ Act, and IT Act. Notably, CrPC, JJ Act, and IT Act do not provide for the definition of a public servant,” high court observed, pointing out that MLA is not recognised as a public servant under any of these statutes. It held that “same reasoning applies for his conviction under section 376(2)(b) of IPC”.Counsel for the survivor, opposing the suspension of sentence, argued that even if Sengar does not under come under definition of a ‘public servant’ within purview of Section 5(c) of the Pocso Act, he can still be sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his life.The bench, however, noted that since it was prima facie satisfied that “that offence under Section 5 of Pocso Act is not attracted in present case”, survivor’s contention “that the investigation was compromised cannot be a ground not to suspend the sentence of the appellant, more so looking at the period of incarceration already undergone”.About the AuthorAbhinav GargAs legal editor for Delhi, Abhinav Garg handles coverage of courts and connected legal challenges shaping the capital. From breaking down complex law related jargon to simplifying how a particular verdict or development in courts may impact the readers, Abhinav brings with him over two decades of experience in the field.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh Situation Remains Very Fluid as Unrest Grows Ahead of 2026 Elections: Journalist”Stop This Nonsense…”: Tharoor Lambasts Bangladesh Govt Over Lynching of Hindu ManEnd Of H-1B Lottery: Donald Trump Overhauls US Work Visa System Prioritising High Pay And SkillsISRO’s Heaviest Launch Yet: Five Reasons Why BlueBird-2 Marks India’s Big Leap In Global Space Race‘Mouths shut when Hindus are killed’: Yogi targets opposition in Assembly”We Are Not Safe…” Unnao Rape Victim’s Mother Manhandled, Protest StoppedIndian Travel Vlogger Anant Mittal Held In China, Comments On Arunachal Pradesh Trigger DetentionFrom Pride To Distress Sale: Pakistan Sells State-Owned PIA For Rs 135 Billion As Economy BucklesCalm With India, Weapons For Pakistan: Pentagon Report Warns Of China’s Strategic Balancing ActAssam’s Karbi Anglong Gripped By Violence, Internet Suspended As Anger Over ‘Encroachers’ Explodes123PhotostoriesFrom ‘My Secret Santa’ to ‘Meet Me Next Christmas’: Best Christmas movies to watch on OTT2 easy recipes that lower blood pressure naturallyTotal number of Birkin bags owned by Jane Birkin: The answer will surprise you10 cheapest countries to visit with surprisingly low daily costs2026 Spiritual Guide For Your Birth Number: How to Strengthen Your Inner Self2025’s headline-grabbing star kids:Aryan Khan, Rasha Thadani, Shanaya Kapoor and more7 comforting winter raitas to add warmth to daily mealsMeet 7 birds of Indian forests that are also masters of camouflageYear ender 2025: Love anthems that ruled playlists from ‘Metro… In Dino’ to ‘Saiyara’7 profound quotes from Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick that still resonate123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingKarbi Anglong CurfewGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingTaylor SwiftPaul RuddPatrick MahomesMegan Thee Stallion Net Worth 2025Travis KelceJoel EmbiidSavannah James Net WorthSophie CunninghamDrew McIntyre and Kaitlyn Frohnapfel Net WorthKhamzat Chimaev

File photo: Kuldeep Singh Sengar NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Singh Sengar, former UP MLA convicted of raping a minor girl in Unnao in 2017, did not come under the definition of a public servant under the Pocso Act, Delhi high court held in its Dec 23 order suspending his sentence.In a curious move, high court has decided the applicability of a stringent Pocso Act section that carries a minimum jail term of 20 years, which can be extended up to life, while hearing Sengar’s plea for suspension of sentence, even as his appeal against the trial court ruling remains pending.A bench of Justices Subramonium Prasad and Harish V Shankar faulted the trial court for treating Kuldeep Sengar as a public servant and handing him jail for the “remainder of life”, for the offence of “aggravated penetrative sexual assault” under section 5 of the Pocso Act.The bench concluded that the charge of “aggravated penetrative sexual assault” under the section was not applicable in the case of Sengar. Section 5 of the Pocso Act defines “penetrative sexual assault” against a minor as “aggravated penetrative sexual assault”, if committed by persons holding positions of authority – including a public servant or police officer within their jurisdiction, members of the armed or security forces, or staff of hospitals or prisons.high court noted that Pocso Act did not define a public servant and that the trial court wrongly relied upon Prevention of Corruption Act to borrow the definition.”In view of specific inclusion of IPC, CrPC, JJ Act and IT Act in Section 2 of the Pocso Act, this court cannot take aid of the definition of ‘public servant’ from any other Act other than IPC, CrPC, JJ Act, and IT Act. Notably, CrPC, JJ Act, and IT Act do not provide for the definition of a public servant,” high court observed, pointing out that MLA is not recognised as a public servant under any of these statutes. It held that “same reasoning applies for his conviction under section 376(2)(b) of IPC”.Counsel for the survivor, opposing the suspension of sentence, argued that even if Sengar does not under come under definition of a ‘public servant’ within purview of Section 5(c) of the Pocso Act, he can still be sentenced to imprisonment for the remainder of his life.The bench, however, noted that since it was prima facie satisfied that “that offence under Section 5 of Pocso Act is not attracted in present case”, survivor’s contention “that the investigation was compromised cannot be a ground not to suspend the sentence of the appellant, more so looking at the period of incarceration already undergone”.About the AuthorAbhinav GargAs legal editor for Delhi, Abhinav Garg handles coverage of courts and connected legal challenges shaping the capital. From breaking down complex law related jargon to simplifying how a particular verdict or development in courts may impact the readers, Abhinav brings with him over two decades of experience in the field.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosBangladesh Situation Remains Very Fluid as Unrest Grows Ahead of 2026 Elections: Journalist”Stop This Nonsense…”: Tharoor Lambasts Bangladesh Govt Over Lynching of Hindu ManEnd Of H-1B Lottery: Donald Trump Overhauls US Work Visa System Prioritising High Pay And SkillsISRO’s Heaviest Launch Yet: Five Reasons Why BlueBird-2 Marks India’s Big Leap In Global Space Race‘Mouths shut when Hindus are killed’: Yogi targets opposition in Assembly”We Are Not Safe…” Unnao Rape Victim’s Mother Manhandled, Protest StoppedIndian Travel Vlogger Anant Mittal Held In China, Comments On Arunachal Pradesh Trigger DetentionFrom Pride To Distress Sale: Pakistan Sells State-Owned PIA For Rs 135 Billion As Economy BucklesCalm With India, Weapons For Pakistan: Pentagon Report Warns Of China’s Strategic Balancing ActAssam’s Karbi Anglong Gripped By Violence, Internet Suspended As Anger Over ‘Encroachers’ Explodes123PhotostoriesFrom ‘My Secret Santa’ to ‘Meet Me Next Christmas’: Best Christmas movies to watch on OTT2 easy recipes that lower blood pressure naturallyTotal number of Birkin bags owned by Jane Birkin: The answer will surprise you10 cheapest countries to visit with surprisingly low daily costs2026 Spiritual Guide For Your Birth Number: How to Strengthen Your Inner Self2025’s headline-grabbing star kids:Aryan Khan, Rasha Thadani, Shanaya Kapoor and more7 comforting winter raitas to add warmth to daily mealsMeet 7 birds of Indian forests that are also masters of camouflageYear ender 2025: Love anthems that ruled playlists from ‘Metro… In Dino’ to ‘Saiyara’7 profound quotes from Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick that still resonate123Hot PicksUAE WeatherPAN-Aadhaar linkingKarbi Anglong CurfewGold rate todayIncome Tax RefundPublic Holidays DecemberBank Holidays DecemberTop TrendingTaylor SwiftPaul RuddPatrick MahomesMegan Thee Stallion Net Worth 2025Travis KelceJoel EmbiidSavannah James Net WorthSophie CunninghamDrew McIntyre and Kaitlyn Frohnapfel Net WorthKhamzat Chimaev

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File photo: Kuldeep Singh Sengar NEW DELHI: Kuldeep Singh Sengar, former UP MLA convicted of raping a minor girl in Unnao in 2017, did not come under the definition of a public servant under the Pocso Act, Delhi high court held in its Dec 23 order suspending his sentence.In a curious move, high court has…

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‘49% followers from Pakistan’: BJP claims Cockroach Janta Party holds only 9% support from India

‘49% followers from Pakistan’: BJP claims Cockroach Janta Party holds only 9% support from India

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NEW DELHI: As the viral Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) continues to gain traction online, the BJP on Saturday alleged that almost half of the outfit’s social media support was originating from Pakistan and less than 10% was from India.Speaking to reporters, union minister Sukanta Majumdar claimed, “49 per cent followers of ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ on…

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I have a Rolex too: DK Shivakumar quips at BJP over Rs 43 lakh Cartier Santos De line watch

I have a Rolex too: DK Shivakumar quips at BJP over Rs 43 lakh Cartier Santos De line watch

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Earlier this week, during a “Breakfast 2.0” event, Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar were spotted wearing strikingly similar gold-toned watches during their joint press appearance after breakfast BENGALURU: Karnataka deputy chief minister DK Shivakumar has rejected allegations from the BJP that he failed to declare an expensive watch in his election affidavit, insisting he has been fully…

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Legislation introduced to end H-1B visas as pathway to permanent residency and eliminates the OPT program; what American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act proposes

Legislation introduced to end H-1B visas as pathway to permanent residency and eliminates the OPT program; what American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act proposes

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US lawmaker Chip Roy has introduced a bill aimed to overhaul the H-1B hiring programme titled “American White-Collar Worker Jobs Act of 2026”. Among other changes, the bill seeks to end the use of H-1B visas as a pathway to permanent residency (Green Card) and eliminates the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program to prioritize employment…

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Looming ‘super’ El Niño could push 2027 to be the hottest year ever recorded

Looming ‘super’ El Niño could push 2027 to be the hottest year ever recorded

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Global sea surface temperatures are nearing record highs again as El Niño conditions begin to develop, increasing the risk of more extreme weather and potentially making 2027 the hottest year ever recorded, the European Union’s climate monitor said Friday.The Copernicus Climate Change Service, overseen by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF), revealed that…

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Jabalpur Boat Accident: “Mere bete to kuch dikh gaya tha”: Father of the child who died with his mother in Jabalpur Boat Tragedy says his son had a premonition |

Jabalpur Boat Accident: “Mere bete to kuch dikh gaya tha”: Father of the child who died with his mother in Jabalpur Boat Tragedy says his son had a premonition |

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In the aftermath of the Jabalpur Boat Accident, hearts went numb when the picture of a 4-year-old child and his mother, clutching onto each other, went viral. The heartbreaking incident, which took place on April 30, 2026, has now taken an even more emotional turn after the 4-year-old child’s father revealed that the little boy…

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UAE: Anonymous philanthropist donates AED35 million to fight child hunger | World News

UAE: Anonymous philanthropist donates AED35 million to fight child hunger | World News

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Anonymous philanthropist donates AED35 million to ‘Edge of Life’ campaign fighting childhood hunger/Representative Image An anonymous philanthropist has contributed AED35 million to the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign, a Ramadan initiative launched to help rescue five million children from hunger. The campaign aims to raise at least AED1 billion to fund sustainable programmes addressing childhood malnutrition…

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Malaika Arora on her girl tribe of Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and Amrita Arora: ‘Men are literally the minority in my life’

Malaika Arora on her girl tribe of Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor and Amrita Arora: ‘Men are literally the minority in my life’

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During her appearance on ‘Not Done Yet’, Malaika Arora offered a candid look at managing societal judgments, the art of personal transformation, and the strength drawn from female alliances. She highlighted how humor has been her armor against criticism, praised the unwavering support from her girlfriends, and reflected on her transformative journey as a single…

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