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'Nobody bigger than institution': Mehli Mistry writes to Noel, resigns as trustee from Tata Trusts amid internal rift

Ratan Tata’s longtime associate and businessman Mehli Mistry has resigned as a trustee from three key Tata Trusts, signalling a major shake-up in the powerful philanthropic arm that controls the Tata Group’s holding company.

FIDE World Cup 2025: Arjun Erigaisi, Pranav shine with black as Gukesh, Vidit hold rivals to draws

Indian Grandmasters Arjun Erigaisi and V Pranav registered impressive wins with black pieces in Round 2 of the FIDE World Cup 2025 in Goa, while Vidit Gujrathi held 12-year-old IM Faustino Oro to a draw after surviving time pressure.

How Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and influential US Vice Presidents, took control of the country on 9/11

Former US Vice President Richard B Cheney, known as ‘Dick’ to his friends, has died at age 84. Among the most powerful and influential US vice presidents in history, Cheney took control of things in the immediate aftermath of the 9/11 attacks and would later serve as the architect of the War on Terror

EU eyes new members by 2030, praises Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine and Moldova; criticises Serbia and Georgia

The European Commission on Tuesday signalled that the European Union could welcome new members as early as 2030, commending Montenegro, Albania, Ukraine, and Moldova for advancing reforms required for accession

Sunil Gavaskar says don't compare Women's World Cup win to 1983: 'There were some who...'

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar praised India’s women’s World Cup triumph but said it can’t be compared to the 1983 men’s win. India ended the wait for their maiden ICC title by defeating South Africa in the final of the ODI World Cup on Sunday.

Linda Sarsour claims Hamas-linked group funded Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, vows to hold him ‘accountable’

Palestinian-American activist Linda Sarsour has accused New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani of receiving campaign funds from the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), a group under congressional investigation for alleged ties to Hamas, The New York Post reported.

Why the trade talks between KKR and DC for KL Rahul has stalled ahead of IPL 2026 auction

With the IPL 2026 auction approaching, trade talks between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals for KL Rahul have reportedly hit a roadblock. While KKR are eyeing Rahul as their next captain, there is a lack of tradable options for them to convince DC.

‘Excessive and risky’: Norway’s $2.1 trillion wealth fund to vote against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion Tesla pay package

Norway’s $2.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, said it will vote against Elon Musk’s proposed $1 trillion pay package at Tesla’s upcoming annual meeting, calling it “excessive” despite acknowledging the CEO’s role in the company’s growth.

Studio Ghibli-backed content group asks OpenAI to stop using copyrighted content for Sora 2 AI model

A major Japanese trade organisation, representing top publishers including Studio Ghibli, has formally requested OpenAI to stop using their copyrighted animated content in training its AI models. The Content Overseas Distribution Association (CODA) raised concerns that OpenAI's AI platform, Sora 2, produces content closely resembling Japanese works, violating copyright laws.

World must learn conflict resolution from Op Sindoor; wars elsewhere lack clear objectives, driven by ego: IAF chief

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Marshal AP Singh said on Tuesday said that the world must learn how to terminate conflicts effectively from India’s Operation Sindoor, and not let ego-driven wars dictate military action

How Mohsin Naqvi plans to avoid confrontation with BCCI at ICC meeting over Asia Cup trophy

Mohsin Naqvi is reportedly planning to avoid a face-to-face confrontation with BCCI officials at the ICC meeting, and has devised a plan to escape it. He has refused to hand over the Asia Cup trophy to India, and the BCCI wants to make it the main talking point at the four-day meeting.

Dick Cheney, George Bush’s vice president and key Iraq war figure, dies at 84

According to a family statement, Cheney passed away on Monday night due to complications from pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease

After Pakistan, has Yunus gifted ‘Greater Bangladesh’ artwork featuring India’s northeast to Turkey?

Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus presented ‘Art of Triumph’, an artwork commemorating last year’s student-led uprising, to a visiting five-member Turkish parliamentary delegation on Monday. The book, which he also gifted to a Pakistani general last month, reportedly contains a distorted map of Bangladesh to include Northeast India

Ukraine gets more US-made Patriot air defence systems as Russia ramps up attacks

Amid escalating Russian aerial attacks, Ukraine has got two more US-made Patriot air defence systems from Germany. Patriots are the most effective weapon against Russian missiles.

Africa: Mali faces fuel crisis as al Qaeda-tied jihadi fighters tighten grip around capital Bamako

Security analysts say the group known as Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM), which has been operating for months within 50 km (30 miles) of Bamako, currently has neither the intention nor the military capability to seize the city of 4 million people, which it briefly attacked last year

How Gopichand Hinduja was a permanent fixture on the UK's richest list

Gopichand P Hinduja was born on January 29, 1940. Graduating from Jai Hind College in Mumbai, Gopichand, like his brothers, joined the family business as a teenager. He played a key role in expanding the Hinduja Group from a predominantly Indian and West Asian concern to a global behemoth. Let’s take a closer look at his life and times and how he ascended to the top of the list of the UK’s wealthiest

US crime data: Trump’s ‘hellhole’ cities don’t back his claim, homicide rate over 40% down

Homicide rates across major US cities dropped sharply — by over 40 per cent in some — during the first nine months of 2025, even as Trump cited rising crime to justify deploying National Guard troops. Data shows cities he labelled “hellholes,” including Chicago, Memphis, and Portland, have seen significant declines in violent crime.

‘It’s history repeating’: Red Cross chief warns of genocide in Sudan amid RSF’s massacres

Amid RSF's massacres in Sudan's El-Fasher, Red Cross chief Mirjana Spoljaric has warned that a genocide appears to be imminent as the paramilitaries are conducted mass killings — just like between 2003-05 when they killed around 300,000 non-Arab people in the region.

Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 26 in central Philippines, several displaced

The storm’s heavy rain, not its wind, proved to be the biggest danger

Barcelona open to making Marcus Rashford loan deal permanent but on one condition: 'The plan is that...'

Marcus Rashford's move to Barcelona from Manchester United on a loan has worked wonders for the English forward. However, to make the deal permanent, he might have to suffer a bit.

India Women’s World Cup winners to receive diamond gifts and solar panels after BCCI's 51 crore reward

India’s Women’s World Cup 2025 champions are being showered with rewards after their historic triumph. After the BCCI announced a Rs 51 crore cash prize and ICC's Rs 40 crore award, diamond jewellery and solar panels have reportedly been promised by a Gujarat-based businessman and Rajya Sabha MP.

China goes for financial overhaul, sets up new dept to headline govt debt fight

The new debt management department — now formally listed — will oversee the design and implementation of government debt policies, manage the issuance and redemption of government bonds, and help determine borrowing quotas for both national and local authorities

Starbucks reworks China strategy, to sell 60% control to local investor Boyu

Starbucks has announced a $4 billion joint venture with Chinese investment firm Boyu Capital to manage its retail operations in China, marking a major strategic shift for the coffee giant in its second-largest market.

Sudan: Amid RSF’s massacres, UN’s hunger watchdog declares famine

Amid ongoing massacres by the RSF in Sudan’s Darfur region, a UN-backed hunger watchdog has declared famine in El-Fasher, the city where the paramilitaries are feared to have killed several thousand.

Premier League Hall of Fame: Gary Neville, Eden Hazard become latest inductees

Neville enjoyed a stellar 19-year run with Manchester United, winning the Premier League eight times while Hazard spearheaded Chelsea's attack during their two Premier League triumphs in 2014-15 and 2016-17

After Trishul, why is India holding Poorvi Prachand Prahar, military drill in Arunachal?

The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force will conduct a joint military exercise in the mountains of Mechuka in Arunachal Pradesh this month. Poorvi Prachand Prahar will test the operational synergy between the three armed forces and enhance situational awareness. This comes after India’s operational activities on the western border

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari opens up on her fitness regime at 37: 'I really think it completely changes your life and...'

Viewers will not see Aditi at the gym for high-intensity workouts. But the actress often performs hatha yoga for balance and Pilates for strength, all while making her body strong and flexible

Yellowstone International Film Festival aims at reviving Mumbai's cinematic spirit

For Mumbai, a city synonymous with filmmaking, hosting a vibrant and inclusive festival is vital to maintaining its cultural fabric. It reinforces the city’s role as a hub where art, ideas, and innovation meet

Mohammad Hafeez explains Usman Tariq's bowling issue amid allegations of chucking: 'The issue is that...'

Pakistan spinner Usman Tariq has once again faced scrutiny over his bowling action after the final T20I against South Africa in Lahore. Amid the controversy, Mohammad Hafeez's video has emerged on social media explaining why his action is not illegal.

India-US defence deal confirms broader strategic picture beyond occasional setbacks

The recent India-US framework agreement is a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and boosting industrial and technological cooperation in the defence sector. It affirms India as a priority partner in America's vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific