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What if Indian mothers got this much maternity leave? Here's how 7 countries provide the best support for new parents

For many women in India, thoughts of motherhood are accompanied by one question: “How much time can I take off after having a baby?” While India offers one of the longest maternity leaves in Asia, many countries have stepped further. Some countries combine paid leave with flexible parental benefits, income support, and policies that encourage both parents to share childcare. Here are seven countries whose maternity leave systems are often considered among the world's most family-friendly.​Countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Iceland show that supporting new parents goes beyond maternity leave alone. By offering shared parental leave, flexible benefits, and encouraging fathers to take time off, they help distribute caregiving responsibilities more equally. India's 26-week paid maternity leave is among the most generous in Asia, but it still misses out on some benefits. Share your thoughts on this.​
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'I've seen him cry': Aamir Khan's close friend opens up about the heartbreaks people never saw

Amid the buzz around his latest marriage, Aamir's longtime friend, actor Amin Hajee, has spoken about what the actor has been like behind closed doors, especially during some of the most difficult phases of his personal life.
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India vs England Live: Shubman Gill to play, middle-order changes likely for India


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'No better person': Ashwin backs MS Dhoni as CSK head coach

Ravichandran Ashwin discussed Chennai Super Kings' new chapter after Stephen Fleming's departure. He believes MS Dhoni would be the ideal choice to lead the team. Ashwin noted the exceptional Fleming-Dhoni partnership that brought significant success. He also highlighted the challenges for any new coach due to Dhoni's influence. The franchise faces a crucial decision shaping its future direction.
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The Times of IndiaCricket
Scientists exposed bumblebees to low doses of a modern pesticide; the bees survived, but genes linked to producing the next generation began changing


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The Times of IndiaScience
Norway is drilling the world's longest and deepest undersea road tunnel through fault zones and rock that keeps letting seawater in


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पुरी में मंदिर से बाहर आए भगवान बलभद्र, रथयात्रा का शुभारंभ

ओडिशा के पुरी में जगन्‍नाथ भगवान की रथ यात्रा शुरू हो गई है. पाहंडी अनुष्ठान के साथ रथ यात्रा का शुभारंभ हुआ है. भगवान बलभद्र मंदिर से बाहर आ गए हैं, जिनके दर्शन के लिए भक्‍तों की भीड़ उमड़ पड़ी है. भगवान जगन्नाथ उनके बड़े भाई बलभद्र और बहन सुभद्रा मंदिर से बाहर आने के बाद अलग-अलग रथों में सवार होकर गुंडिचा मंदिर जाएंगे, जिसे लोक परंपरा में भगवान की मौसी का घर कहा जाता है. भगवान 7 दिन तक वहीं रहेंगे. 


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US Attacks Iran | CENTCOM Releases Footage Of US' Latest Strikes On Iran

The U.S. military said early Thursday it ended its latest wave of airstrikes targeting Iran. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain and Kuwait before dawn. Days of back-and-forth strikes by the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East — and renewed threats to the Strait of Hormuz — have shredded the interim deal to end the Iran war and could tip the region back into all-out war. Already, Iranian officials say U.S. strikes have killed more than 35 people and wounded more than 300 others. Strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, for the first time of this latest round of violence. 


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राजा भैया शूटिंग करते आए नजर, सिर्फ एक हाथ से लगाया निशाना

दिल्ली के डॉ. करणी सिंह शूटिंग रेंज में आयोजित 49वीं यूपी स्टेट शूटिंग चैंपियनशिप-2026 में विधायक रघुराज प्रताप सिंह उर्फ 'राजा भैया' ने एस-25 क्ले पिजन ट्रैप शूटिंग (एनआर) पुरुष व्यक्तिगत स्पर्धा में प्रतिभाग किया. इस दौरान राजा भैया सिर्फ एक हाथ से निशाना लगाते नजर आए. इस दौरान किसी ने उनका वीडियो बना लिया, जो अब सोशल मीडिया पर वायरल हो रहा है. 


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France Approves Assisted Dying Bill | Landmark 'End Of Life' Bill Passed In Paris

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political debate. Here's a report.


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Tamil Nadu Politics Heats Up: Thol Tirumavalavan's BJP-DMK Remark, Vijay's Anti-Corruption Push

On The Southern View, a major political storm brews in Tamil Nadu as VCK chief Thol. Tirumavalavan suggests the DMK could one day join hands with the BJP, while Chief Minister Vijay sends a strong message of zero tolerance for corruption, warning ministers to focus on governance over publicity. Also on the show, a Chennai man's arrest over a social media post targeting a state minister sparks debate over misinformation and free speech.


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US Strikes Iran | CENTCOM Releases Footage Of US' Latest Strikes On Iran

The U.S. military said early Thursday it ended its latest wave of airstrikes targeting Iran. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain and Kuwait before dawn. Days of back-and-forth strikes by the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East — and renewed threats to the Strait of Hormuz — have shredded the interim deal to end the Iran war and could tip the region back into all-out war. Already, Iranian officials say U.S. strikes have killed more than 35 people and wounded more than 300 others. Strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, for the first time of this latest round of violence.


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पुरी में जगन्नाथ रथ यात्रा यात्रा को लेकर सुनिए विदेशी पर्यटक ने क्या कहा?

'हिंदू धर्म अद्भुत है, यहां के लोग दयालु हैं...’ यह कहना है ओडिशा के पुरी में जगन्‍नाथ भगवान की रथ यात्रा में शामिल होने आई एक विदेशी महिला का. उनसे जब हिंदू धर्म के बारे में पूछा गया, तो उन्‍होंने कहा कि मुझे यह देखकर काफी खुशी हो रही है कि हिंदू लोगों में धर्म के प्रति कितनी आस्‍था है. इसीलिए यहां के लोग बेहद दयालु होते हैं.


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Iran Attempts To Calm Down America? | France Approves Assisted Death | Ex-Obama Counsel Testifies Over Epstein

An American citizen has just been released after months of political captivity. President Donald Trump has officially confirmed that dual U.S-Iranian national Dena Karari has safely left Iranian airspace and is on her way home to be reunited with her family. For a closer look at her dramatic ordeal and the sudden breakthrough, turn now to our special report.


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मॉनसून सत्र से पहले कांग्रेस का बयान, सरकार को इन मुद्दों पर घेरेगी

मॉनसून सत्र से पहले कांग्रेस का बयान, सरकार को इन मुद्दों पर घेरेगी


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