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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldJeremy Lewin, the US State Department's policy chief focused on Venezuela and Cuba, announced his departure after nearly two years. He played a key role in overhauling US foreign assistance, including overseeing the shutdown and partial restoration of USAID programs. Lewin, 29, served as a top adviser to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and will return to the private sector.
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PoliticsPhoto: HT WorldThe US Justice Department failed to secure a grand jury indictment against Cassidy Hutchinson, a former White House staffer who testified against Donald Trump in the January 6 Capitol riot investigation. A Washington grand jury rejected prosecutors' request, marking a setback in politically sensitive cases. Hutchinson faced accusations of lying under oath about Trump's actions during the riot.
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WorldPhoto: News18 HindiOn October 28, 2026, the day for Dhanu (Sagittarius) zodiac sign holders in Jamui is expected to be mixed. According to astrologer Pandit Shatrughan Jha, caution is needed in health matters. Additionally, with Mercury retrograde today, carefulness is advised in investments and transactions to avoid potential issues.
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SportsPhoto: HT SportsIndia returned to Punjab for international hockey after 17 years, winning their Asian Champions Trophy opener 13-0 against Bangladesh at Jalandhar's Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium. The home crowd cheered as India showcased skill and speed. Key players from Jalandhar, including captain Harmanpreet Singh and Mandeep Singh, starred with Mandeep scoring a hat-trick and Harmanpreet two goals. Bangladesh replaced Pakistan, who withdrew.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party leads as the largest single party with 25 seats in the 120-member Knesset, according to exit polls. However, the anti-Netanyahu bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot's Yashar is projected to hold 53 seats, compared to Netanyahu's 50, leaving no side with the 61-seat majority needed to form a government. Arab-led parties are expected to win 17 seats.
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PoliticsPhoto: News18The Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee issued an unconditional apology to Chief Justice of India Surya Kant after a controversial social media post on the party's official platform called for his resignation. KPCC President Sunny Joseph clarified the post was unauthorized and did not reflect the party's views. Vijay Thottathil, responsible for the post, was removed and ordered to apologize publicly following a legal notice from advocate Meenesh Dubey.
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Photo: HT WorldJeremy Lewin, the US State Department's policy chief focused on Venezuela and Cuba, announced his departure after nearly two years. He played a key role in overhauling US foreign assistance, including overseeing the shutdown and partial restoration of USAID programs. Lewin, 29, served as a top adviser to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and will return to the private sector.
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