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Trump’s nuclear bombshell: A wake-up call for India’s security calculus

While it is true that US President Donald Trump’s statements tend to be exaggerated or even incorrect, it is also true that he often let the cat out of the bag regarding intelligence assessments

What explains the rush among global majors to India — its tech industry and capital market?

Global majors are rushing to India as its tech and capital markets soar, with South Korean firms and AI giants betting big on the country’s digital and financial transformation.

Magnus Carlsen's coach attacks FIDE over absence of top-three players at World Cup in Goa: 'Would cause an outrage'

While the FIDE World Cup in Arpora, Goa features some of the best players in the world including reigning world champion D Gukesh, the absence of the top three players – Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Fabiano Caruana – has not gone unnoticed.

India holds key trade deal talks with Latin America partners with a focus on critical minerals

India has concluded two major rounds of trade negotiations with its Latin American partners — Peru and Chile — as part of efforts to expand economic cooperation, enhance market access, and strengthen collaboration in critical minerals

Will Zohran Mamdani transform New York into a Khalistan safe haven?

Zohran Mamdani embraces cosmetic diversity, but his record with the Democratic Socialists of America and at Bowdoin College suggests he is intolerant of diversity of views

Zohran Mamdani’s first day as mayor-elect served up politics with a side of chai and momo

The 34-year-old Democratic Socialist who just took over City Hall gave a peek into his “busy first day” of interviews and meetings, but the real highlight, he said, was grabbing lunch.

What happens if Donald Trump loses tariffs case in US Supreme Court?

The US Supreme Court justices, many of whom were appointed by Donald Trump, appeared to come down harshly against the administration in a hearing on the president’s tariffs. But what happens if the apex court strikes down Trump’s import taxes? What options does the administration have?

'Vibe coding' is the 2025 word of the year by Collins Dictionary. What does it mean?

'Vibe coding' is all about using everyday language to tell artificial intelligence what you want it to build, instead of typing out complex lines of code yourself. The term was coined in February 2025 by Andrej Karpathy, former AI director at Tesla and a founding engineer at OpenAI and has since seen a massive jump in its usage

Ian Nepomniachtchi slammed after blaming conditions in India following FIDE World Cup exit: 'Sore loser this guy'

Indian Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 FIDE World Cup, defeating two-time Candidates winner Ian Nepomniachtchi. The Russian’s post-match comments blaming conditions in India sparked outrage among fans.

Why is America’s longest shutdown resulting in grounded and delayed flights

The United States is facing its longest federal government shutdown, now stretching into its 37th day. As staffing shortages increase across air traffic control systems, the Federal Aviation Administration has ordered flight reductions at major airports, resulting in millions of passengers experiencing delays and cancellations

Chinese demand set to push India’s rapeseed planting to record high

As the country's primary winter-sown oilseed, the surge in rapeseed production is also poised to help India, the world's largest importer of edible oil, limit costly overseas purchases of cooking oils.

Can being too attractive hurt fitness influencers?

Most marketing experts believe in the 'sex sells' mantra. Now, research reveals that being too attractive in the digital space can actually backfire. Viewers are looking for less attractive influencers, especially in the fitness space

Shah Rukh Khan's friend reveals he never struggled as an outsider: 'He was living in...'

Viveck Vaswani opened his doors and gave Shah Rukh Khan a home when the actor had nowhere to stay in his earlier phase of career

200 Hamas gunmen stuck: What happens in Gaza's tunnels may decide how long the ceasefire lasts

Hamas operatives are now isolated in subterranean passages after being cut off from escape routes and resupply channels by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) operating in the region

‘Path to renewal’: UK to teach school kids how to spot fake news, use AI in curriculum shake-up

The government said the goal is to ensure every student leaves school with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the coming decades

Head-on | Trump-Xi G2 duopoly is not the future world order

Indian policymakers and analysts are easily swayed by the optics around the US-China G2 duopoly. A closer look reveals how tenuous the G2 formulation is

Canada's new immigration focus: Fewer students, more researchers and poach H-1B visa holders

The Canadian government is set to launch special initiatives to attract international researchers and H-1B visa holders, as the Trump administration continues to impose heavy crackdowns on immigrants in the United States.

Who is Maya Handa, the campaign manager behind Zohran Mamdani’s decisive victory?

Zohran Mamdani is New York City’s first Indian-origin and Muslim mayor. His electric campaign, which included Bollywood references, won over voters across the Big Apple, propelling him to victory. Maya Handa, Mamdani’s campaign manager, is being credited for the 34-year-old democratic socialist’s success. But who is she?

How are nuclear tests conducted? Why did humanity stop them?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered top Russian officials to draw up proposals about how nuclear weapons could be tested. This comes a week after President Donald Trump announced that the United States would begin testing its nukes ‘immediately’. But how are such tests conducted? Why did countries stop doing them?

33 posts in 2 hours: How badly has Democrat sweep hurt Trump?

In just under two and a half hours, Trump fired off more than 30 posts, a rapid-fire outburst after the GOP’s bruising losses

‘Hope is not gone’: London’s Sadiq Khan to 300 Brazilian mayors on Mamdani’s New York win

London Mayor Sadiq Khan hailed the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral elections, telling 300 city mayors gathered in the Brazilian city’s museum of modern art that 'Hope is not gone'

Kristen Stewart says she’s ‘so angry’ about lack of progress for female filmmakers: 'I can eat this podium with a fork and...'

The Chronology of Water director said her fellow women in film should reject tokenism and “print our own currency” at the Academy Women’s Luncheon on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad: Report

Narendra Modi Stadium, the largest cricket stadium in the world, is the frontrunner to host the 2026 T20 World Cup final. New Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai and Mumbai are the other four Indian cities which will host the tournament.

A motorbiking ‘legend’ is now a suspect in the Louvre Museum heist. Who is Abdoulaye N?

Abdoulaye N, aka Doudou Cross Bitume, a social media influencer known for his motorbike stunts and passion for off-road racing, has been indicted for pulling off the heist at Paris’ Louvre Museum. Fingerprints of the 39-year-old man, who is known as a biking ‘legend’ in his neighbourhood, were found by police at the crime scene. Three of the four suspects from the robbery have been arrested

Afghanistan-Pakistan meet in Istanbul: Will it cement the fragile ceasefire?

Turkey and Qatar will ensure that the Istanbul meeting results in a ‘positive’ outcome

India’s solar module production three times the domestic demand, experts flag oversupply risks

Indian-assembled modules using imported cells are at least $0.03 per watt more expensive than fully imported Chinese modules, while fully 'Made in India' modules could cost more than double their Chinese counterparts without government support

Tears for the camera? Erika Kirk faces backlash over ‘staged grief’ video

The viral footage circulating online allegedly shows Kirk moments before speaking at her late husband Charlie Kirk’s memorial, applying a tear-inducing solution to her eyes just before going on stage

India vs Australia 4th T20I: Suryakumar Yadav loses the toss again as Maxwell returns to playing XI

India were asked to bat first in the 4th T20I at the Carrara Oval as Australia captain Mitchell Marsh won another toss. India went with the same side that won the third game while Australia made four changes to their playing XI.

Philippines typhoon death toll tops 100: Why is the country so disaster-prone?

The Philippines is recovering from the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left more than 100 people dead and many still unaccounted for. With cleanup ongoing and another potential weather system developing, the disaster highlights the country’s chronic vulnerability to extreme climate events and natural hazards. It is among the world's most disaster-prone nations

Mamdani’s win showcases how desi voters can influence American politics

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist, created history after he became the first Indian, Muslim and the youngest person to win the NYC mayoral elections. Here's what his victory tells us about the rising 'Desi' voter base