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US dollar hits 3-month high on strong inflation data, surpasses 150 yen mark
The US dollar surged to three-month highs on Tuesday, propelled by robust inflation data that exceeded economists' expectations for January.
SpaceX fined after worker injury, records reveal history of safety concerns
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National Handloom Day 2026: From Alia Bhatt to Samantha Ruth Prabhu; Actresses who celebrated India's textile heritage as brides
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The Royals enter the Doctor Who universe: King Charles and Queen Camilla beam into Commonwealth Games in TARDIS
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Unitree Robotics targets $9 billion valuation in landmark IPO backed by DeepSeek and Tencent
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India names 27 sites in Arunachal Pradesh
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Bharat Bhhagya Viddhaata OTT: When will Kangana Ranaut's film stream online?
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How many soldiers operate one S-400 battery?
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Shakib Al Hasan ready to return to Bangladesh—under one condition
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‘Fake news’: MEA rejects report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey deal
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Rockstar to unveil GTA 6 extended look ahead of November launch
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Russia forms Ukrainian Volunteer Spetsnaz Brigade to fight Ukraine
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Drug-resistant fungus that hides in hair and enters bloodstream reported in 23 US states
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Technology transfer deal boosts India's defence manufacturing ambitions
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Border row erupts in Europe after Ceuta crossings, Spain imposes border controls on Italy
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Morale plummets on USS Abraham Lincoln: Are US sailors reaching a breaking point? | GRAVITAS
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'Security can't be bought with Pakistan, Turkey deal': Iran tells Saudi Arabia
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Baba Vanga's 2026 prophecy: 2 predictions 'already came true', 3 terrifying ones remain. Details inside
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Colombia’s new president Abelardo de la Espriella vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’, signals hardline shift
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New Friday OTT releases (August 7, 2026): Operation Safed Sagar, Vadhandhi, Main Vaapis Aaunga- 6 movies and TV shows on Netflix, Prime Video and more
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Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot
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RSS says Gen Z protests reflect genuine distress
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Trump says Iranian school bombing photos could be AI-generated - 'I don’t think...'
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IAF officer held for sharing sensitive information in 'honey trap' case, booked under Official Secrets Act
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Stray Kids under scrutiny? Fans react to Grammy submission silence after BTS boycott
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Why the Su-30MKI doesn't need external fuel tanks to fly vast distances
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Jugal Hansraj reunites with Shekhar Kapur after 40 years for Masoom: The Next Generation
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New speed limits, automatic challans: Big traffic change coming to Delhi-Meerut Expressway. All you need to know
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India officially names 27 places in Arunachal to counter China's renaming claims
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Trump calls White House ballroom ruling a 'national disgrace' as court says Congress approval needed
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US sanctions Iran’s crypto network after Strait of Hormuz attacks, offers $15m bounty for intel on IRGC finance
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Why the Su-30MKI is one of the heaviest fighters ever built
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Uttarakhand young innovator builds India's own flying vehicle, conducts first test flight: WATCH
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Chilling video shows students take cover as teen opens fire at Thai school
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Reese Witherspoon's father hospitalised after poolside incident in Nashville: Report
Elon Musk's SpaceX was fined $3,600 this month following an incident at its Washington state site that nearly resulted in an amputation, as per inspection records reviewed by Reuters.
Nvidia on the brink of overtaking Alphabet in market after Amazon
Nvidia, the leading AI chipmaker, is on the brink of surpassing Alphabet as the third most valuable company on Wall Street, after overtaking Amazon's market capitalisation for the first time in two decades, according to Reuters.
Barclays faces lawsuit over discrimination allegations from vice president
A vice president at Barclays has filed a lawsuit against the British bank, seeking approximately $290,000, alleging racial, religious, and gender discrimination.
Walmart in advanced talks to acquire Vizio for over $2 bn, boosting TV market control
Retail giant Walmart is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire smart-television manufacturer Vizio for a sum exceeding $2 billion, as reported by the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday.
Rising rents propel US inflation; rate cuts still anticipated in 2024
The latest data from the Labour Department revealed a higher-than-anticipated increase in US consumer prices in January, driven primarily by a surge in the cost of rental housing.
Disneyland character performers announce plans to unionise, seeking better benefits
Character performers at Disneyland, embodying beloved figures like Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, have disclosed intentions to join the Actors' Equity Association, a union representing professionals in live theatrical performance.
China's declining birth rate puts teachers' jobs at risk: Millions face uncertain future by 2035
In the wake of China's plummeting birth rate, the future of teaching, once considered a steadfast career choice in the nation, is now cast in uncertainty, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
Love is in the air, but is it in your budget? Exploring the economic impact of Valentine's Day
While millions prepare to celebrate love with chocolates, cards, and cosy dinners, the question arises: how much does this day of affection truly cost the economy, and is the pressure to spend worth it?
Toyota announces leadership changes at Daihatsu following safety test scandal
In response to the revelation of rigged collision safety-tests, Toyota Motor Corp announced significant leadership changes within Daihatsu Motor, with both the president and chairman set to step down.
FTC's antitrust lawsuit against Amazon scheduled for October 2026 trial
A US federal judge has set an October 2026 trial date for the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust lawsuit against Amazon.