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TOI NEWS DESK July 5, 2026
'Why should we not kill the man...?' Calls to assassinate Trump at Khamenei's funeral
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TOI WORLD DESK July 5, 2026
Chants, tears & prayers: Massive crowd gathers in Tehran for Ali Khamenei funeral - watch
Chants, tears & prayers: Massive crowd gathers in Tehran for Ali Khamenei funeral - watch

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TOI WORLD DESK July 5, 2026
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TOI SPORTS DESK July 5, 2026
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When and how can landlords evict tenants? What the Model Tenancy Act says
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The Model Tenancy Act, 2021 introduces significant reforms allowing landlords to remove troublesome tenants through legal channels. It specifies clear eviction grounds, such as non-payment of rent and unauthorized subleasing. Eviction proceedings must take place in the Rent Court, eliminating unlawful forceful evictions. Tenants who resist vacating risk severe penalties, including paying double or quadruple rent. Furthermore, legal heirs can also request eviction based on genuine needs.

TOI REAL ESTATE DESK July 5, 2026
As riding costs hurt, Tesla tells employees: You cannot spend more than $200 on…
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TOI TECH DESK July 5, 2026
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TOI NEWS DESK July 5, 2026
UK, Japan and Italy pump $6.1 billion into sixth-generation GCAP fighter
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Edgewing, a collaborative venture formed by BAE Systems, Leonardo, and JAIEC, has secured a remarkable £4.6 billion contract to spearhead the development of a state-of-the-art sixth-generation fighter jet for the UK, Italy, and Japan. This investment ignites the next stage of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), striving for operational capability by 2035.

TOI DEFENCE DESK July 5, 2026
Ravi Bishnoi registers unwanted T20I record after becoming first spinner to...
Ravi Bishnoi registers unwanted T20I record after becoming first spinner to...

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TOI SPORTS DESK July 5, 2026
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