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US: Senate confirms appointment of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence

Tulsi Gabbard, appointed as Director of National Intelligence under President Donald Trump, saw her confirmation pass the Senate with a 52-48 vote. The confirmation followed initial Republican skepticism but eventually led to party unity, except for Senator Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who cast the lone GOP vote against her.

Shakira kicks off first world tour in seven years

Entertainment - The show came just a few days after she received a Grammy for best Latin pop album, which she dedicated to migrants in the United States who are facing deportation under President Donald Trump.

India | People get freebies, why work?; Supreme Court slams pre-election freebies

India's Supreme Court criticized the practice of announcing freebies before elections, claiming it discourages willingness to work among people. Watch in for more details!

Champions League: Bayern Munich sink Celtic 2-1; Feyenoord beat AC Milan in play-offs

Sports, Football: Bayern are hoping to go all the way to this season's final, which will be played at their own Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31.

PM Narendra Modi US visit: Eyes on tariffs & trade ahead of Modi-Trump talks

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday (local time) landed in the United States as he began his two-day visit, during which he will meet with US President Donald Trump. After landing, PM Modi posted on X that he is looking forward to meeting Trump and building upon the India-USA Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership.

Elon Musk’s X to pay Donald Trump $10 million to settle Twitter ban lawsuit: Report

World News | The settlement follows Trump's removal from Twitter over incitement concerns after the Jan 6 Capitol riots, leading him to launch Truth Social.

PM Modi lands in US, meets US intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard

World | India News | Modi's visit includes a meeting with Tulsi Gabbard, newly confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence, to discuss strengthening the India-USA friendship.

Afghanistan Kunduz suicide bombing: Islamic State Khorasan claims responsibility, Taliban workers were targeted

South Asia news | The Islamic State Khorasan Province has claimed responsibility for a suicide bombing in Kunduz, Afghanistan, targeting Taliban workers, resulting in eight deaths.

Trump 'okay' with Putin's demand to keep Ukraine out of NATO

World | Trump's remarks followed a productive call with Putin, aiming to open negotiations to end the Ukraine war, emphasising cooperation between the US and Russia.

India beat England by 142 runs in the third ODI in Ahmedabad

India secured a 142-run victory over England in the final ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep.

Indian army holds wreath laying ceremony at Air Force Station in Jammu

Wreaths were laid at the Air Force Station for the two Indian army soldiers who were killed in an IED blast near the Line of Control (LOC). Watch this report for more details!

Modi’s US visit: Indian PM to meet ‘dear friend’ Trump amid tariff threats, mass deportations

India News, World: The meeting will be a key moment for Modi and Trump as they navigate trade tensions. Trump has previously praised Modi as “the nicest human being,” while the Indian leader has referred to Trump as his “dear friend.”

‘No just and lasting peace’: No Ukraine deal without Ukraine and Europeans, say EU FMs

World: "There will be no just and lasting peace in Ukraine without the participation of Europeans," French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told a foreign ministers' meeting in Paris.

Mumbai reports first Guillain-Barré Syndrome death as cases rise in Pune

India news: The patient, a resident of Mumbai’s Wadala area and working as a ward boy in a civic-run hospital, had sometime back visited Pune, which has witnessed the GBS outbreak, they said.

Kilauea erupts again, lava shoots 330 feet high

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano has erupted once again, shooting lava 330 feet into the sky and drawing crowds to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

Donald Trump calls talk with Putin 'highly productive'

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that he held a “lengthy and productive" call with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin as part of his efforts to bring an end to the grinding war in Ukraine. Watch this report for more details!

US to release Russian crypto kingpin Vinnik in exchange for Marc Fogel

World: The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, replied "yes" when asked if US authorities had released or would be releasing Vinnik in exchange for Fogel.

‘India belonged to England’: Indian-origin woman faces racial abuse on UK train | Video

Trending | The woman, Gabrielle Forsyth, who identifies as the daughter of an Indian immigrant, was discussing her work with a charity that supports immigrants when the man interrupted her with aggressive remarks.

How tree rings reveal extreme weather cycles

Trees are natural timekeepers, silently recording the passage of years in their rings, growth patterns, and changing foliage. Their annual rings, visible in cross-sections of trunks, tell stories of past climates, droughts, and rich seasons.