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This marks a decline from the peak of 28.3% recorded in 2022, at the height of the COVID pandemic. However, chronic absenteeism remains higher than pre-pandemic levels, and the pace of improvement appears to be slowing year over year.

The US plans unprecedented economic sanctions and a continuous naval blockade against Iran while replacing the extended USS Abraham Lincoln, amid growing reports of poor onboard conditions and crew burnout.

The NALSAR controversy has now reached the CJI himself, with Justice Surya Kant questioning why the Bar Council of India intervened in the dispute involving students and his proposed appearance at the university's convocation.

No final dates have been locked in so far. Officials from the two countries are looking at domestic political calendars and the need for substantive outcomes from Rahman's India visit.

Doomsday, the word evokes all kinds of emotions - fear, panic, worry, and even excitement. But everyone loves talking about the planet coming to an end. Why are humans fascinated with the word “doomsday”, and why do we love linking every off event to it? Anamica Singh decodes

Looking for something to binge-watch this Independence Day weekend? OTT releases this Friday bring a mix of romance, suspense, drama, and action, with several highly anticipated titles making their digital debut.

US is sending USS George Washington to replace USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East following an extended deployment and reports of a severe mental health crisis among sailors.

The US has reportedly lost dozens of its prized MQ-9 Reaper drones during the Iran war. The scale of the losses is now raising a bigger question about America's ability to sustain a long-running campaign. All you need to know.

Wildberries, Russia’s largest online retailer, is facing a sharp pullback in advertising after a series of Ukrainian drone strikes on its logistics infrastructure.

The Iran war is creating a sharp divide in the U.S. energy market. As disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz tighten global fuel supplies, American refiners are reporting a surge in profits and shareholder payouts. For American consumers, the picture is very different, gasoline prices are still higher than they were before the war started, adding to household costs. So, who is benefiting from the supply shock, and who is paying the price? Take a look at this next report for more.

More than 100,000 drivers in Maharashtra have reportedly learned Marathi, highlighting the growing focus on language proficiency among the state’s driving workforce. However, not all of those who have learned the language have been tested or formally certified, creating a gap between language training and official certification. The development comes amid Maharashtra’s wider efforts to promote Marathi-language proficiency among drivers and improve communication with passengers and commuters. The numbers raise questions about how many drivers have completed the required testing process, how certification is being implemented and what the next steps will be for those who remain uncertified.

A senior French diplomat is facing disciplinary action after an investigation into a pattern of private visits by young women to his official residence in the Central African Republic. The conduct allegedly breached diplomatic security rules and triggered concern among elite French security officers.

Former India coach Gary Kirsten backed Gautam Gambhir, highlighting his ICC trophy wins, as India prepare for a crucial Sri Lanka Test series amid recent home losses and WTC standings pressure.

India have decided to withdraw their name from the inaugural edition of the FIFA ASEAN Cup. The All India Football Federation want to prioritise its high profile friendly against Brazil on October 3.

Rudra Gaurav Shresth's transfer comes at a time when India continues to navigate its long-standing relationship with Iran alongside its strategic ties with Israel and the United States.

Christopher Nolan's epic The Odyssey has officially released in mainland China, opening on more than 20,000 screens. The film is also playing across nearly 90% of China's IMAX network, with previews and presales already crossing $13.5 million (RMB 91 million) ahead of its launch.

The moment happened in the 21st over when Smith knicked one behind. The visitors appealed but the on-field umpire wasn't convinced. Bangladesh opted for DRS and Smith had already started walking back to the dressing room before a flatline on snicko reprived him.

At least one person has been killed and several others injured after an explosion at Gunvor Energy in the Europoort industrial area of Rotterdam, according to local reports. The blast triggered a major emergency response and marked the third major incident reported in the Rotterdam port area on Thursday, following a malfunction at an ExxonMobil refinery.

A US report has listed India among 40+ countries exposed to a China-linked transshipment network allegedly used to bypass higher US tariffs on Chinese goods.