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PM Modi to Hold Bilateral Talks with Putin on Sidelines of SCO Summit in Bishkek
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for bilateral discussions in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, as part of the Shanghai Cooperation…
Important to Inculcate Value of Freedom in Children: Chief of Air Staff
The Chief of Air Staff has stressed the importance of instilling the value of freedom in children, framing early civic education as essential to…
Fuel Stock at 45 Coal Power Plants in India Hits "Critical" Level, Government Data Shows
Coal inventories at 45 thermal power stations across India have dropped to "critical" levels, according to data published by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA),…
Back-to-back Complaints Expose Illegal SIM Box Operations in Whitefield
BENGALURU — A series of complaints filed in rapid succession has unraveled what authorities describe as a sophisticated telecommunications fraud operation in Whitefield, the…
BJP's Defence of Caste-Linked Remarks in Haldwani Dispute Draws Congress Attack
The Uttarakhand Congress on Friday accused the BJP of revealing its "casteist nature" by standing behind remarks attributed to the party's state unit chief,…
Is English a Foreign Language in India? A Debate Reignited
A podcast discussion has revived a long-running national debate over whether English should be formally classified as a foreign language in India, despite its…
OpenAI, Anthropic Join Global Call to Strengthen Cyber Defences
More than 100 organisations, including two of the world's most prominent artificial intelligence companies, OpenAI and Anthropic, have signed an open letter urging governments…
Trump Administration Proposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Petitions, Sparking Broad Industry Debate
The Trump administration is moving to impose a fee exceeding $100,000 on employer petitions filed under the H-1B skilled-worker visa programme, a policy that…
UEFA Raises Stakes With Criminal Complaint in Battle to Unseat Infantino
UEFA has filed a formal criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, marking a dramatic escalation in the European football governing body's sustained campaign…
Grand Theft Auto VI Gameplay Reveal Ends Years of Anticipation, Showcasing Familiar Territory With New Protagonists
Rockstar Games on Thursday delivered what fans and industry observers had awaited for more than a decade: the first official gameplay footage of Grand…
Russell and Dos Santos Smash World Records on Historic Night in Zurich
Masai Russell of the United States and Alison Dos Santos of Brazil each shattered hurdles world records Thursday night as the Diamond League meeting…
NLSIU Cancels Convocation After Controversy Over Chief Justice Surya Kant's Proposed Attendance
India's premier legal institution, the National Law School of India University (NLSIU) in Bengaluru, has cancelled its upcoming convocation ceremony following a controversy over…
53 People from Keralam Stranded in Flood-Hit Parts of Nepal Confirmed Safe by Officials
Fifty-three people from Kerala who had been stranded in flood-affected areas of Nepal have been confirmed safe, according to officials, bringing relief to families…
Four Killed, One Injured, Another Missing in Ambush on Manipur's Kangpokpi District
At least four civilians were killed and another injured in an ambush on the Imphal-Tamenglong road in Manipur's Kangpokpi district, with a search operation…
Delhi HC Quashes Criminal Defamation Case Against Senior Advocate Pinaki Misra
The Delhi High Court has quashed a criminal defamation case filed against senior advocate and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament Pinaki Misra,…
Bescom Seeks One-Month Extension to Complete Gruha Jyothi Household Survey
Bangalore Electricity Supply Company (Bescom) has formally requested a one-month extension from the Karnataka government to complete its ongoing survey for the Gruha Jyothi…
Chennai grew on me like no other place, says outgoing Tamil Nadu Director General of Police
The outgoing head of the Tamil Nadu police force has described Chennai as a city that "grew on me like no other place," reflecting…
Kamal Haasan Calls for Abolition of NEET, Backs Entrance Exam Reforms
Chennai: Actor-turned-politician Kamal Haasan has renewed his call for the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), throwing the weight of his…
Seven Killed, Eight Injured as Private Bus Rams Into Auto in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu
Seven persons were killed and eight others injured when a private bus collided with an auto-rickshaw in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district on Tuesday, in…
Icon of Contemporary Art Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist whose signature polka dots and immersive infinity rooms made her one of the most recognizable figures in contemporary art,…
Fightland Review: 50 Cent's Boxing Drama Lands as a Heavyweight Misfire on Sky Atlantic
A new boxing drama produced by rapper and entrepreneur 50 Cent has premiered on Sky Atlantic, and the early critical verdict from one of…
Premier League Weekend Preview: Liverpool Midfield Questions, Carrick Pressure and Villa's Konsa in Focus
Liverpool's search for midfield control is among the key storylines heading into the Premier League weekend, as questions over selection and tactics continue at…
Pogačar Overcomes Descent Scare to Claim Third Stage Win at Vuelta a España
Tadej Pogačar extended his lead in the general classification Thursday after surviving a tense moment on a technical descent to win stage six of…
Seven Killed in Bus-Auto Rickshaw Collision in Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Naidu Expresses Grief
Seven people died when a private bus collided with an auto rickshaw near Chilakaluripet in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district, prompting Chief Minister N. Chandrababu…