‘Never-ending flow of cheap labour’: JD Vance hits back at Indian-origin Congresswoman over US green card curbs for major tech companies

Man prays to Satan at an Iowa city council, pastor rushes to 'reverse the curse'

India at UN: Pak allows terror groups to operate from its soil

France student protests: Over 500 arrested, govt promises 3,000 substitute teachers

Arizona congressional candidate claims she was sexually assaulted while repairing signs

KATSEYE’s Sophia Laforteza to return in 2027 after hiatus, agency issues statement

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OpenAI shuts down Russian, Iranian influence operations using ChatGPT to spread propaganda

New Cold War: Why is China buying more gold? Explained

Thai Actors Fourth Nattawat, Gemini Norawit face racism accusations from Indian fans over viral Bollywood act

Scientists find highly radioactive nuclear particles at Chernobyl 40 years after the disaster

'Understood consequences of a few mistakes': Ishan Kishan reflects on journey back to India team

Zendaya gives The Odyssey white lace jacket a stylish twist at Paris Fashion Week 2026

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'Nidal Hasan's firing-squad execution to be livestreamed', says Pentagon; first US military execution since 1961

Air India, Air India Express increase fuel surcharge on domestic, international flights amid rising ATF costs

435 House seats, 35 Senate races: The numbers behind US midterms 2026

Premier League: Haaland wants Manchester City to 'try to enjoy the situation and win the game'

'Something truly catastrophic will happen': Former OpenAI researchers sound the alarm, claim they were fired for prioritising AI safety

Trump honours Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella with top technology honour amid immigration scrutiny

From Kramatorsk buses to Yandex fire: Russia-Ukraine war in the last 48 hours

Fastest-growing Asian economies in 2026: Who tops the chart? Where does India rank?

Russia president Putin promises to 'do everything' to help settle Middle East conflict as US-Iran negotiations stall

Nana Patekar's #MeToo controversy: From Tanushree Dutta’s allegations to court ruling

Trump's naked 23-karat gold statue unveiled near European Parliament

Atlantic hurricane Isaias could make landfall as a strong Category 2 storm, tornado warnings issued

New York ICE shooting sparks protests as Mamdani to call on Trump to halt ICE operations

US suspends Microsoft, Infosys, Tata, Wipro from green card programme over alleged H-1B abuse

AUS vs SA: 'That's fine,' says Cummins on Khawaja's book contents about Sandpapergate

Nigeria govt rolls out 30-day NNPC petrol discount, insists it is not a subsidy

SC asks Centre to frame mechanism against unethical pharma marketing practices

A Love Other Than Yours: The temptation to cheat and what pushes people over the edge

‘Wait till you discover the other guy’: Rahul Gandhi takes a swipe as Musk's 'Ambani real boss of India' remark triggers X subscription cancellations

Pakistan denies reports of PAF jets being used in attacks against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

BTS agency HYBE announces first-ever Weverse Con Festival in India

Flydubai flight attack: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar to receive Israel's highest civilian bravery award for saving 174 lives

A major split in South Sudan's main opposition party has sparked a new political uncertainty. The SPLM opposition has named Stephen Par Kuol as its interim leader while the chairman Reich Mashar continues to remain under house arrest. The Kuol who is the minister of peace building said that the party's national liberation council has approved this move while insisting that it is not a coup.

South Sudan: Stephen Kuol takes over SPLM-IO leadership amid growing divisions

The security forces are carrying out massive search operations in the Udhampur district of Jammu division for the second consecutive day. The forces and terrorists were involved in a brief encounter, after which more deployment was brought in, and the search for the terrorists still continues. Watch in for more details!

Encounter in Jammu & Kashmir: Day 2 of search operations in Udhampur

Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian-American of Pakistani origin, is linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and is a known associate of David Coleman Headley, one of the key plotters of the 26/11 attacks that killed over 166 people.

Tahawwur Rana extradition: 26/11 accused lands in Delhi, to be taken to NIA HQ

The global tariff war has entered into a whole new phase. President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on over 125% on Chinese imports, sharply escalating the tensions between the world's two largest economies. Now, Trump in fact took to his social media handle to announce his latest reversal. He blamed China for the recent global market rout that is now engaged in a direct confrontation with a critical trade partner.

US vs China: Global growth at risk as economic giants clash

The crackdown on terror currently underway in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a major terror bid was foiled in the Kupwara district of the valley today. A joint operation of the army and the Jammu and Kashmir police detected and diffused an improvised explosive device in the Hafrada village in Kupwara district. Security forces found the suspicious object along a roadside during a routine check that was found to be an IED that weighed approximately 8 kilos.

Crackdown on terror in Jammu & Kashmir: 8 kg IED detected & diffused in Handwara village of Kupwara

South Africa is facing a potential constitutional crisis with the top governing body of the ruling African National Congress calling for a fresh look at its coalition alliance. This comes after snap divisions emerged with its main alliance partner, Democratic Alliance, during a crucial vote on the national budget. The ANC wants to review its coalition deal within 5 days to conclude the budget negotiations. The DA, which is now in alliance with the ANC, has been a traditional rival of the ANC. It only voted against an increase in value-added tax that was a key part of the budget but is also seeking a cut in government spending across all departments. Watch to know more!

South Africa: ANC sets 5-day deadline to conclude negotiations on budget

Putin Launches 15 Strikes On Ukraine's Kharkiv! Trump Ceasefire Plan Fails | Russia-Ukraine War | Russia-Ukraine Explosions were seen over Kyiv late during a Russian drone attack on the Ukrainian capital. Russia launched 30 drones on Kyiv and the air defence shot down 16 drones, according to Kyiv city military administration. The remaining drones did not reach their targets, likely due to electronic countermeasures, Kyiv city military administration said.

Russia-Ukraine War: Moscow launches large-scale drone strikes on Kharkiv

India has approved a ₹63,000 crore deal to purchase 26 Rafale-M (Marine) fighter jets from France, marking a significant boost to its naval capabilities. The deal strengthens India’s defense preparedness, especially for aircraft carriers like INS Vikrant. The Rafale-M jets are specially designed for naval operations and will enhance India's maritime security posture in the Indo-Pacific region.

India clears biggest-ever fighter jet deal with France, 26 Rafale marine jets for navy approved

The American President Donald Trump has rejected the European Union's offer to eliminate tariffs on industrial goods, including cars. The EU's proposal was aimed at reducing the trade imbalance between the United States and Europe. However, Trump dismissed the offer, claiming that it was insufficient to address the larger issue of trade inequality. Watch in for more details!

EU-US trade talks: Trump calls EU a 'monopoly' against US trade interests

Security has been put on high alert across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as the Home Minister of India Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to the Union Territory.  Amit Shah landed in Jammu on Sunday and was received by the LG of Jammu and Kashmir. Security forces have put in extra checkpoints at various places across various districts of the UT.

Amit Shah reviews projects, security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir

In Nigeria anti-government sentiment has been brewing for a while. Across the country, tens of thousands of Nigerians took to the streets to protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration. These are the images from Lagos and Abuja, where protests have gained momentum, from anti-government chants to demanding a repeal of the cybercrime act and an end to emergency rule echoed on the streets. Defying the police warning, the protesters marched towards the Lagos State House of Assembly, an action that triggered a police crackdown, including the use of tear gas shells.

Nationwide protests in Nigeria: 'Take-it-back movement' across Abuja, Lagos & Rivers State

Donald Trump says the US is starting direct high-level talks with Iran over its nuclear program. Iran has confirmed the discussions are set for Saturday in Oman. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that a deal can be reached with the United States if it shows goodwill in nuclear talks starting this weekend in Oman. The Iranian government's main objective going into the discussions is to ensure sanctions on Iran are lifted.

US-Iran nuclear talks: Iran says deal can be reached if US shows goodwill

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington to discuss recently imposed tariffs on Israeli exports. The meeting will also address regional issues, including tensions with Iran and the situation in Gaza.

Netanyahu set to meet Trump to discuss Israeli hostages in Gaza and tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump announced sweeping reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, including a 10 percent flat tax on all U.S. imports. Trump slapped additional duties on around 60 nations, ranging between 15 percent and 49 percent. Nations with the largest trade imbalances with the U.S. face higher rates, even as Trump said he had sweetened the deal by only imposing about half of what other countries charge.

Trump tariff war: Africa's trade future in limbo

Environmentalists in India's Chennai city are leading from the front to protect the endangered olive ridley sea turtles. Thousands of these turtles have been saved by local residents who keep up a vigil through the night on Chennai's beaches.

Environmentalists sound alarm over olive ridley turtle deaths

The Trump administration and the tariffs has created free ripples in the European stock market. European stocks tunked by 5% further deepening a global market route. Indices were in freefall with Paris diving more than 6%, London sliding nearly 6%, losses of more than 5% in Amsterdam and Oslo, and Milan down over 3%. Watch in for more details!

European stocks tank as Trump tariff takes effect

Nepal's government has seized former King Gyanendra Shah's passport, accusing him of instigating violent pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu. Clashes between demonstrators and police led to temporary curfews, which have now been lifted as tensions subside. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

Is Nepal on the brink of restoring its monarchy amid protests?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an unscheduled meeting with Bangladesh’s interim leader Mohammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit. This marks their first interaction since Yunus took office. Key issues such as minority rights, border tensions, and Yunus’ growing tilt towards China were raised. The meeting reflects India's concern over shifting dynamics in the region and its strategic interests.

India-Bangladesh ties: PM Modi meets Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus amid rising tensions

South Korea's president has been removed from office after the Constitutional Court voted unanimously to uphold his impeachment. Yoon Suk Yeol was suspended from duty in December after being impeached by parliament, following his failed attempt to impose martial law.

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol removed from office after impeachment upheld

President Trump has announced a 10% universal tariff, affecting even uninhabited territories like Heard and McDonald Islands, Cocos Islands, and the Comoros. Meanwhile, imports from the Falkland Islands and Myanmar face steep duties of 41% and 44%, respectively. Watch this to know more!

Trump tariffs: Trump imposes tariffs on uninhabited islands near Antarctica

The Supreme Court has upheld the High Court's ruling, declaring 25,000 school job appointments in West Bengal void due to fraud and manipulation. The verdict is a major setback for the Mamata Banerjee government, though she claims the SSC operates independently. The case has sparked political turmoil in the state.

India: Supreme Court voids 25,000 Bengal school jobs over hiring scam

South Africa's government has passed a contentious budget, but key coalition partners, including the EFF and MK, have rejected the fiscal framework. Tensions rise as the proposed VAT increase sparks dissent. Meanwhile, the nation faces a $3.3 billion fiscal gap after the U.S., under President Trump, halted HIV/AIDS funding. Watch to know more!

South Africa passes controversial budget amid coalition rift

The Supreme Court of India has issued an interim order halting tree felling in Telangana's Kancha Gachibowli forest area, located near the University of Hyderabad campus. Watch this report for more details!

India: Supreme Court intervenes to halt tree felling near Hyderabad University

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to make history as the second Indian to travel to space. As part of the Axiom-4 mission, he will fly to the International Space Station in May, marking India’s return to space after 41 years. Shukla, an Indian Air Force fighter pilot, is ready to represent India on this historic mission.

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot Axiom-4 space mission

Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari has tested positive for Covid-19 and has been hospitalized after complaining of ill health during an Eid visit to Nawabshah. Doctors are closely monitoring his condition as concerns grow over his health amid ongoing political developments in the country.

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari hospitalized after testing Covid positive

A mine blast also occurred in the Krishna Ghati Sector due to Pakistan Army intrusion across Line of Control. The blast was followed by unprovoked firing and ceasefire violation by the Pakistan Army.

Pakistan army crosses Line of Control and fires, India retaliates

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