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The Hindu Group’s Chairman Calls Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to Congratulate TVK’s 2026 Election Sweep
Chennai — N. Murali, chairman of The Hindu Group, and the newspaper’s director placed a telephone call to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Vijay on Tuesday, extending…
India, Malaysia Review Entire Spectrum of Bilateral Military Cooperation
New Delhi and Kuala Lumpur said on Friday they will jointly reassess all aspects of their defence partnership, covering training, joint exercises, procurement and maritime…
Maruti Suzuki Announces ₹35,000 Crore Gujarat Plant at Modi‑Ishihara Summit, Marking Major Push into Indian EV Production
NEW DELHI — During the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Ishihara, Maruti Suzuki disclosed a plan to invest roughly ₹35,000 crore…
An Employer’s Guide to Wage, Payroll and HR Compliance in India Released for 2026
India Briefing has published a new employer‑focused guide titled “An Employer’s Guide to Wage, Payroll, and HR Compliance in India in 2026.” The guide,…
Maltese Heir Allegedly Paid €150,000 for Hitmen to Murder Daphne Caruana Galizia, Jury Told
A Maltese jury heard that Yorgen Fenech, the 44‑year‑old heir to a multimillion‑dollar property empire, arranged the 2017 killing of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia by paying…
India’s Dependency Ratio Set to Rise for the First Time in Seven Decades
New Delhi — A recent briefing from Data For India’s “Data Bytes” series warns that India’s dependency ratio, the measure of the non‑working population…
Two People Arrested After Climbing to Empire State Building’s Spire for Proposal and Banner
NEW YORK (Herald Express) — Police detained a man and a woman on Wednesday after they reached the pinnacle of the Empire State Building’s spire,…
India, Malaysia Review Full Scope of Defence Ties at 12th Sub‑Committee Meeting
NEW DELHI — Senior officials from India and Malaysia met on Thursday to examine the entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation, the two sides said…
China’s New Ethnic Unity Law Sparks International Criticism Over Minority Rights
Beijing enacted the “Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity” on July 1, 2026, despite warnings from Taiwan, the United Nations and several human‑rights organizations that the…
Skoda Kodiaq RS Launched in India at ₹66.99 Lakh, Marking the Brand’s First Performance‑Oriented SUV for the Market
New Delhi, July 2 2026 – Skoda Auto announced the Indian debut of the Kodiaq RS, a sport‑tuned version of its midsize SUV, with a manufacturer‑suggested…
Exploratory Orcas Spotted More Frequently Off Northumberland Coast
The number of orca (killer whale) sightings near the Farne Islands off Northumberland’s coast has increased sharply over the past few weeks, according to…
EU‑Approved Fungicide Fluazinam Linked to Potential Brain‑Development Effects, New Study Finds
A laboratory study published in 2026 that re‑examined the neurotoxicity of fluazinam – a fungicide approved for use across the European Union – reported…
Australia Politics Live: Albanese Slams Taylor’s Midwinter Ball Attack; Catholic Schools NSW Chief Steps Aside Amid ICAC Probe
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuked Opposition leader Angus Taylor on Thursday after Taylor’s speech at the National Press Club’s Midwinter Ball, calling the remarks “political…
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces Accused of Crimes Against Humanity in El Fasher, Amnesty Says
The human‑rights group Amnesty International has released a report alleging that Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) committed crimes against humanity, including ethnic cleansing,…
PSC Rank‑List Row: Kerala Minister Calls for Cancellation of Advice Memos
Kerala’s Public Service Commission (PSC) has ordered a formal inquiry into allegations that the valuation and preparation of rank‑lists for three chief‑level posts were…
UK Culture Secretary Flags South‑Heavy National Lottery Funding as Review Begins
London — Culture Secretary Lucy Nandy launched the first comprehensive review in more than two decades of how the National Lottery’s roughly £4 billion annual fund…
A Trump‑Run State Fair Struggles With Low Attendance, Sweltering Heat and Steep Prices
The Great American State Fair, a newly launched event in Texas that is being promoted by former President Donald Trump’s media venture, has drawn…
Governing the Algorithm: AI’s Growing Grip on India’s Workforce Raises Calls for New Oversight
New Delhi — Artificial‑intelligence (AI) systems are rapidly reshaping how work is organized, allocated and evaluated across India’s manufacturing floors, service centers and gig‑platforms.…
How to Stream England‑India T20I Cricket Matches in the United States
NEW DELHI — Cricket fans in the United States can watch the three‑match Twenty‑20 International (T20I) series between England and India through a limited set…
Albania's EU Accession at Risk Over Kushner-Backed Resort Plans, MEPs Warn
Albania's bid to join the European Union may be in jeopardy if the government does not change course on plans for a luxury resort…
BrahMos Advances West: The UAE, Russia, and the Next Phase of India’s Defense Export
The Diplomat – Asia‑Pacific reports that India is seeking to expand the export of its BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system to the United Arab…
Trump refuses to renew US MCA trade pact he once championed
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How to Watch India vs. England T20 Cricket Match Today: Live Stream, TV Channel and Start Time
The Yahoo Sports listing indicates that a live broadcast of the Twenty‑20 cricket match between India and England is available, but the brief source…
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