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India report: Maldives President hails Narendra Modi's visit as a ‘defining moment'

India report: Maldives President hails Narendra Modi's visit as a ‘defining moment'

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Maldives President Muhamed Muizzu describes Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit as a 'defining moment' for the future of India-Maldives relations
Prime Minister Modi begins Tamil outreach for 2026 elections by invoking Lord Shiva and praising the Chola Dynasty in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu
All eyes are on the Supreme Court today as it hears the Special Intensive Revision of the Voters' List matter against the Election Commission of India
The Supreme Court has issued 15 directives to all the States to help stop rising suicide cases among students.
India manages to grab a draw in the fourth cricket test match against England Find all our podcasts here at: SBS Hindi Podcast Collection .
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