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Sugar prices jump from ₹50 to ₹70/kg in just one week
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Consumers may be compelled to renegotiate their household budgets ahead of the festive season, beginning with Ganeshotsav next month, as the retail price of sugar has gone up by 40% -from ₹50 to ₹70 per kg – over the last 10 days. A...
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Wide mandate for July 20 probe panel
The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a fivemember committee headed by its former judge R Subhash Reddy to conduct an independent inquiry into allegations of violence during the July 20 student protests while looking into far-reaching issues such...
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SC asks NTA where things stand on ’24 exam reforms plan
The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Union government to present details of its implementation of the recommendations of the K Radhakrishnan committee, constituted in the aftermath of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, along with a definite timeline,...
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SC to set up probe panel on violence during student stir
The Supreme Court on Tuesday said that “getting heard” and having a “promise of future” were the biggest assurances for the youth, as it indicated that it would on Wednesday constitute a high-powered committee to inquire into allegations of excessive...
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AYUSH SENDS WORLD NO.1 SHI YU QI PACKING IN ROUND 1; SINDHU WINS
Giant-killer Ayush Shetty produced the biggest upset on the opening day of the BWF World Championships, stunning world No.1 Shi Yu Qi of China in a thrilling battle to seal a memorable win and storm into the men’s singles second round, while PV Sindhu...
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B’DESH BEAT TEST CRICKET GIANT AUSTRALIA FOR HISTORIC WIN
A dominant Bangladesh stunned Australia to win the opening Test by a crushing nine wickets in Darwin on Sunday for a historic firstever Test victory on Australian soil. After bowling Australia out for 284 and needing 57 to win, the visitors cruised...
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7 pillars, 1 goal: PM lays out blueprint for ‘Viksit Bharat’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday unveiled seven streams of strength that he said will power the country’s journey to Viksit Bharat (developed India) by 2047, announcing mega plans for student coaching classes, civil defence volunteers and...
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7 dead, 3 trapped in latest Himalayan project mishap
Seven workers were confirmed dead and three remained trapped inside a flooded, under-construction hydropower tunnel in Chamoli late on Friday, more than 24 hours after a suspected aquifer burst sent a surge of water and debris rushing through the...
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Little debate: 12 bills clear stormy session
NEW DELHI: A stormy monsoon session –– that saw the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha work for just 19% and 39% of their allotted time respectively and some bills being discussed for just two or three minutes before passage –– ended on Thursday under the...
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Landslide crushes slum homes in Kurla, kills 7
MUMBAI: Four members of a family were among seven killed after a landslide on a hill slope crushed slum homes in Chirag Nagar in Kurla west, at around 3.30am on Wednesday. Seven others were injured in the incident. A peepal tree on the hillside was...
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Mid-air plunge: AI pilot tests +ve for marijuana
NEW DELHI: The pilot-in-command of an Air India PhuketDelhi flight that plunged 300 feet last week tested positive for marijuana in a confirmatory drug test, said people aware of the matter, a finding that raises questions over passenger safety. The...
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Success in conserving Asiatic lion testament to nation’s commitment to wildlife: Minister
NEW DELHI: The Asiatic lion population in India steadily increased from 523 in 2015 to 891 in 2025, environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Monday. Marking World Lion Day 2026, in a post on X, the minister said that the success in conserving the...
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No W Asia headway as US dials down on talks
DUBAI/WASHINGTON/CAIRO: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday that they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz until the United States complied with a list of demands, including paying compensation for war damage US President Donald Trump,...
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PM asks students to put nation’s benefit over personal gains
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged graduating engineers at IIT-Delhi on Saturday to measure their careers against the country’s needs rather than salary slips or startup valuations, telling students that “the basis of every decision of yours...
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West Asia strife: MahaRERA gives 4-mth relief to builders
MUMBAI: A week after the Union minister of housing and urban affairs (MoHUA) directed all housing regulators to extend deadlines for real estate projects due to force majeure, the Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) issued an order...
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Echo Oppn sentiments to Amit Shah, V-P tells Rijiju
NEW DELHI: Rajya Sabha chairman CP Radhakrishnan on Thursday asked Union parliamentary affairs minister Kiren Rijiju to “echo the sentiments of the Opposition” to Union home minister Amit Shah, a rare observation that came amid mounting disruptions...
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Hasina vows she will return to Bangladesh despite risk of arrest
NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday signalled her determination to return home in December after two years in self-exile in India, despite the risk of arrest or a death sentence, saying she wanted to help put the...
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SC tightens rules to curb digital arrests, RBI to draw up SOP
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday stepped up its oversight of the country’s battle against the growing menace of “digital arrest” scams, issuing a fresh set of nationwide directions aimed at plugging systemic gaps in cyber fraud investigations,...
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GLASGOW GAMES END; CWG FLAG, BATON HANDED TO AHMEDABAD
As the curtain came down on the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, India offered the world a vibrant invitation to Ahmedabad, blending ancient philosophy, contemporary artistry and cultural grandeur in a handover presentation that officially launched the...
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TOP DOGS RIDE WAVES AT ANNUAL SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Top dogs rode the waves during the annual World Dog Surfing Championships on Saturday amid cheers from spectators on a beach in Northern California. From spaniels to labradors, the canines were judged on how long they stayed on their board, the size of...
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Modi credits youth with driving India’s all-round progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday credited the country’s youth with driving India’s rise as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, its third-largest startup ecosystem and the nation’s emerging strength in semiconductors, artificial...
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₹84,000-cr push for oil wells gets cabinet nod
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved Samudra Manthan, a ₹84,084 crore national offshore exploration scheme that aims to boost depleting domestic oil and gas resources at a time when India’s crude oil...
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SC to examine Centre’s SOPs on pellet gun use
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine the Centre’s standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standing orders governing the use of pellet guns for crowd control, following allegations that security forces deployed them against students during...
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DU UG admissions cross 71K; Mid-entry schedule announced
Delhi University on Wednesday announced the schedule for the mid-entry and third round of undergraduate admissions under the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS), even as admissions for the 2026-27 academic session crossed the 71,000 mark. According...
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SC clears way for probe of attacks on students, cops
The Supreme Court on Tuesday paved the way for an independent inquiry into allegations of police excesses as well as attacks on police personnel during the recent student protests, holding that allegations disclosed a prima facie case warranting a...
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After protests, Parliament to debate tougher paper leak bill
NEW DELHI: A stringent bill that hikes fines and punishment for those convicted of examination paper leaks is set to be debated in Parliament on Tuesday, a day after it was introduced in the Lok Sabha amid protests by the Opposition that sought to...
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PM unveils Nilekani-led panel for exam reforms
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced a six-member highpowered task force headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani to recommend technological interventions and structural reforms to overhaul the National Testing Agency’s (NTA)...
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Pradhan steps down, Gen Z steps up
Movement that began as social media satire announces Gen Z’s arrival as a political force Minister Pralhad Joshi gets additional charge of education, BJP leaders rally behind Pradhan CJP calls off protests, says government agreed to all demands; next...
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Govt steps up bid to end impasse, protesters firm on Pradhan’s exit
NEW DELHI: The government intensified efforts on Friday to break a stalemate with student protesters, pushing through cabinet a stringent bill cracking down on paper leaks, sacking top officers at the National Testing Agency and moving to hire...
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PM promises new law to tackle paper leaks; cabinet meet today
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday promised a new law to tackle examination question paper leaks and fast-track courts to deal with those accused of the crime as the government pushed to break an impasse with student protesters...
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Parliament stays in deadlock as students continue protests
NEW DELHI: An impasse over student protests demanding the resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan deepened on Wednesday as crowds swelled and tensions briefly flared at Jantar Mantar, while the Opposition jammed Parliament during the...
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Oppn joins in as protesters regroup
Opposition politics took centre stage in the Capital on Tuesday as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi led an unprecedented protest outside the Prime Minister’s residence and a string of leaders visited Jantar Mantar to back agitating students, ratcheting up...
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Students from India shine in Chemistry and Biology Olympiads, PM lauds performances
Indian students have performed exceptionally at recent International Chemistry Olympiad in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, as well as at the International Biology Olympiad held in Vilnius, Lithuania. Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singhal, Kabeer Chhillar and...
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6 UBT MPs’ merger with Sena gets LS Speaker’s approval
NEW DELHI: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Saturday approved the merger of six Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray) lawmakers with the Shiv Sena and allotted a separate seating arrangement for 20 rebel Trinamool Congress (TMC) MPs. The decision came...
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Sunetra, Parth not in favour of NCP merger
MUMBAI: Amid growing buzz of the two factions of the Nationalist Congress Party’s merger, party chief Sunetra Pawar and her elder son, Rajya Sabha MP Parth Pawar, have resolved to oppose such a move. However, if forced into a merger by the Bharatiya...
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Attacks mount as US and Iran hurtle towards all-out war
DUBAI: The United States intensified its strikes on Iran on Thursday, hitting targets farther north and firing into a ship the US accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic. Iran retaliated by launching missiles and drones at...
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US unleashes wave of strikes, Iran says in ‘existential war’
CAIRO/DUBAI: The US struck Iran’s coastal defences and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of its ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports, saying it was engaged in an “existential war” with...
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1 Indian killed, 10 injured in Iranian attacks on 2 ships; Iranian DCM in Delhi summoned
An Indian national was killed and 10 others were injured, including two seriously, in Iranian attacks on two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting New Delhi to summon the Iranian deputy envoy to lodge a strong protest and demand an...
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Trump reimposes Hormuz blockade, sets tolls on ships
DUBAI: US President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States is “reinstating” a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz and will charge other ships for safe passage. Iran has insisted it controls the critical waterway, as another exchange of...
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Hormuz crisis returns as Iran, US escalate strikes
DUBAI: The United States attacked Iran on Sunday over an Iranian strike on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz that set it ablaze and left a crew member missing. Iran responded with attacks on countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan and...
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India, New Zealand raise ties to strategic bond, ink 12 pacts
India and New Zealand on Saturday elevated their relations to a strategic partnership and set a target of doubling trade in goods and services to ₹35,000 crore (7 billion New Zealand dollars or $4 billion) by 2030. This came as Prime Minister Narendra...
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Iran talks to go on, but truce over: Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Friday he had agreed to further negotiations with Iran, even as he repeated his assertion that the ceasefire between the decades-old foes was over. Meanwhile, Iran’s top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said the...
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India secures landmark uranium deal with Aus
India and Australia concluded a landmark deal on Thursday for the supply of uranium to boost New Delhi’s nuclear power programme and agreed to deepen cooperation in defence, maritime security, critical minerals and energy as Prime Minister Narendra...
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Trump threatens more strikes, but no return to ‘war’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to unleash more military strikes against Iran after saying that Iranian attacks signalled the end of the ceasefire. But he later said the most recent exchange of fire with the Islamic Republic did not...
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Missiles, minerals mark new phase in India-Indonesia ties
NEW DELHI: India and Indonesia on Tuesday concluded a raft of agreements, including deals for the supply of Brahmos and Astra missiles and cooperation in critical minerals and maritime security, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Prabowo...
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Missing Link found and lost in 48 hours of heavy rains
MUMBAI: Heavy rains, high velocity winds and landslides paralysed Mumbai, Konkan and large parts of western Maharashtra for a second day in a row on Monday. At least 16 people lost their lives in rain-related incidents in the region in the last 48...
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U.S. CELEBRATES 250 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE
Trump organised hours of military flyovers and an unusual campaign-style political rally for July 4th, the anniversary of the 1776 signing of the country’s Declaration of Independence. The finale was a fireworks show that was touted as the biggest...
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India overcame crisis on refining prowess, will keep building: PM
JAIPUR/BALOTRA: India will continue building new oil refineries to secure its supply chains even as Western nations shut down processing capacity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, crediting the sector’s expansion for helping the country avoid the...
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El Nino to intensify rapidly by Sept, set off weather chaos
El Nino conditions in the tropical Pacific are forecast to strengthen rapidly into a strong event between July and September, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Friday, raising the likelihood of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall...
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India, Japan upgrade strategic partnership
India and Japan on Thursday unveiled measures to expand cooperation in defence, energy security, rare earths and artificial intelligence (AI), and finalised a joint roadmap on economic security, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese...
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Eleven years of Digital India has given our nation a new identity worldwide, says PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the Digital India initiative of the government, and said it has redefined governance, empowered citizens and accelerated all-round development by touching every aspect of life. Eleven years of Digital...
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India saw its 5th driest June since 1901, below average rainfall likely in July: IMD
India is likely to receive below-average monsoon rainfall in July after logging its fifth driest June since records began in 1901, the weather department said on Tuesday, raising concerns over farm output and economic growth. The monthly average...
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Attacks pause, but US, Iran differ over next steps on talks
President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran had requested a meeting with U.S. counterparts, though one of Iran’s top negotiators said no further talks had been scheduled after attacks across the Persian Gulf over the weekend challenged negotiations to...
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PM visit deepens India-Seychelles strategic relations
NEW DELHI: India and Seychelles on Sunday finalised an extradition treaty, a ₹1,250-crore line of credit and an agreement on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system as Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Patrick Herminie held talks on...
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Temple trust weighs officials’ resignations
LUCKNOW: The Ram Temple trust on Saturday confirmed that its general secretary Champat Rai and member Anil Mishra have tendered their resignations amid allegations of irregularities in donations, adding that a final call on their decision to step down...
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Ram Temple funds: Arrests, resignations, cash haul follow FIR
LUCKNOW: Allegations of irregularities in the collection of donations to the Ram Temple snowballed into a major controversy on Friday after the arrest of eight men connected to the temple management, the recovery of nearly ₹80 lakh from their homes and...
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Twin quakes ravage Venezuela, 188 killed
GUAIRA: Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings Thursday and rescue teams raced to northern areas rocked by a pair of powerful earthquakes that officials say killed at least 188 people and left more than 200 trapped. Many more...
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Rail, road traffic disrupted in low-lying parts of Mumbai, legislators urge mayor to act
MUMBAI: Heavy overnight showers a day after the monsoon’s arrival in Mumbai disrupted road and rail traffic, flooded low-lying zones, and left commuters stranded on Wednesday as some areas received over 300 mm of rainfall in 24 hours. During mayor...
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US, Iran at odds over N-checks; Hormuz evacuation to start
DUBAI/LONDON: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Iran had agreed to nuclear inspections into “infinity”, despite Tehran’s denials, as the UN began efforts to evacuate hundreds of ships from the Gulf in a tentative return to calm after a fragile...
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UBT split cemented as 6 MPs switch sides to Sena
: Six Shiv Sena (UBT) Lok Sabha members of parliament joined the Shiv Sena in the presence of party chief and deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde on Monday, boosting the regional party’s presence in Parliament and bolstering the National Democratic...
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THOUSANDS MARK YOGA DAY WORLDWIDE UNDER HEALTHY AGEING THEME
Thousands of yoga enthusiasts across the world marked the International Day of Yoga on Sunday, as Indian missions abroad organised events to highlight the ancient practice’s role in fostering health and well-being. In China, around 400 people,...
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Iran shuts strait as Israeli strikes kill 20 in Lebanon
DUBAI: Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipping transit due to what it called Israel’s violation of a ceasefire, even as Pakistan said US-Iran talks were set to open in Switzerland on Sunday. The Hormuz action casts a new cloud over...
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Strikes in Lebanon stall US-Iran talks
The American push to quickly begin high-stakes talks with Iran hit a snag Friday, just days after the signing of an agreement that opens a two-month window for negotiations on Tehran’s nuclear program and returning oil traffic through the Strait of...
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MoU inked, clock starts on final deal
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the United States expects “a complete ceasefire on all fronts,” as an US-Iran interim peace deal he signed took effect, his vicepresident announced an end to a blockade of Iran ports and a complex 60-day...
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Trump: Will help India led by Modi if attacked
NEW DELHI: President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the US will help India if the country is attacked under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the two leaders met for the first time in 16 months on the margins of the G7 Summit in...
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With Trump present, Modi flags seafarers’ safety at G7
Wars can only be addressed through dialogue, diplomacy and international cooperation, and all countries must ensure the safety of maritime routes and seafarers, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told a gathering that included US President Donald Trump on...
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IRAN, U.S. AGREE TO HALT WAR AND REOPEN HORMUZ, SENDING OIL PRICES TUMBLING
The US and Iran said they had agreed terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, news that brought relief to markets although the pact may hinge on an end to hostilities in Lebanon and defers talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme. While still...
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India now a provider of global solutions, not just consumer, says PM in France
India is no longer just a consumer of global solutions, but a major contributor to them, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday while laying out New Delhi’s vision for a sustainable future for the world through innovation and technology. The...
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Trump, Modi meeting on cards; PM lands in France
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump will meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, White House officials told HT on Saturday, hours after the PM departed for a nearly week-long visit to France and Slovakia. The trip,...
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3 Indian sailors dead in US attack; 3rd vessel hit
Three Indian seafarers reported missing after a US attack on a tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, shipping minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday, hours after US forces targeted another merchant vessel with 20 Indian crew...
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IRAN, ISRAEL ANNOUNCE PAUSE IN STRIKES ON EACH OTHER FOR NOW
DUBAI/JERUSALEM: Iran and Israel said on Monday they had halted attacks on each other following an appeal from US President Donald Trump that they immediately “stop ‘shooting’”, though Tehran said it would resume strikes if Israel continued to hit...
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ZVEREV ENDS WAIT FOR GRAND SLAM TITLE WITH FRENCH OPEN TRIUMPH
Alexander Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 in a thriller on Sunday to win the French Open title
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Missiles, drones fly in major W Asia flare-up
CAIRO: Iran fired ballistic missiles and drones toward Bahrain and Kuwait early Saturday, Bahrain’s government said, adding that they were intercepted. It called on Tehran to immediately cease attacks on Gulf neighbors that it deemed a “serious...
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RBI keeps rates steady, takes steps to attract foreign capital
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India maintained status quo on monetary policy rate and stance – they continue to be 5.25% and neutral – on Friday even as it reduced its growth forecast and increased its inflation forecast...
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S-W monsoon reaches subcontinent 3 days later than usual; set to cover more states
MUMBAI: Monsoon made onset over Kerala on Thursday, three days after its normal onset date and five days after IMD’s forecast date. Monsoon normally arrives over Kerala around June 1. IMD had forecast on May 15 that this year, the south-west monsoon...
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