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The Delhi-Shanghai Flight Is Back. The Trade Balance Isnt

The Delhi-Shanghai flight coming back doesn't reset the underlying reality that the trade imbalance remains stark.

With midterm elections looming, an unpopular Trump seeks a State of the Union reset

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) U.S. President Donald Trump declared that this is the Golden Age of America at the start of his State of the Union

PM Modi departs for two day visit to Israel, to address Knesset later today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a historic two-day visit to Israel, meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bolster the strate

Mujhe sirf ye bataiye: Watch Hafeez fighting with Saqlain Mushtaq over son-in-law Shadab Khans place in Pakistan T20 World Cup team

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez and spin legend Saqlain Mushtaq engaged in a heated on-air debate regarding all-rounder Shadab Khan's pla

SC says no to BRS MLA Malla Reddys bid to halt Jeedimetla land survey

The Supreme Court on Tuesday, February 24, refused to intervene in a land survey dispute concerning 1.29 acres in Jeedimetla village of Quthbulla

Xi's purges of China's military run deep, new study shows

A sweeping purge under President Xi Jinping has removed or sidelined around 100 senior People's Liberation Army officers since 2022, including to

Hyundai Motor to unveil multi-billion-dollar investment in South Korea, source says

Hyundai Motor Group is reportedly planning a multi-billion-dollar investment in South Korea's west coast, focusing on robotics, an AI data center

UN Security Council voices concern over ongoing violence in Sudan

United Nations: The UN Security Council expressed deep concern over continued violence across Sudan, including in the Kordofan and Darfur states,

Trump to give top civilian honour to U.S. men's hockey goalie

: Pap Diaries: Katrina Kaif Spotted for First Time Since Son Vihaan's Birth

She was dressed in a black hoodie and had her face covered with a mask.

'Iruvar' Teaser: Mohanlal Talks Cinema, Politics in Candid Interview With Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan

When Mohanlal asks if he has ever tried applying a movie scene to real life, the Chief Minister replies that he has not.

Heated Rivalry author Rachel Reid reveals why release of next novel, Unrivaled is delayed to 2027

Author Rachel Reid has postponed the release of her upcoming novel Unrivaled to June 1, 2027, citing a busy schedule and worsening Parkinson's sy

What happened to Rinku Singhs father? Why he left India squad in emergency before key T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe

Rinku Singh Family Emergency: Indian batter Rinku Singh has left the national camp. His father's health has worsened, and he is on ventilator sup

PM Modi to address Knesset in Israel today | LIVE

Israels Opposition has said it would boycott PM Modis address to the Israeli Parliament if President of the Supreme Court of Israel, Yitzhak Amit

Tom Hanks to Portray Abraham Lincoln in 'Lincoln in the Bardo' Film Adaptation

Hanks will appear as the live-action version of the 16th US President.

Hope PM Modi mentions genocide in Gaza while addressing Knesset: Priyanka

New Delhi: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday hoped Prime Minister Narendra Modi would mention the genocide in Gaza wh

Saudi Arabia bans poultry, egg imports from India, 39 other countries

Riyadh: Saudi Arabias Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) has imposed a full ban on the import of poultry and table eggs from India and 39 other count

Air Ambulance crash: Family of deceased patient seeks compensation, justice

Vijay Kumar, a relative of the patient Sanjay Kumar and his wife Archana Devi, stated that a fire broke out at his hotel, causing burn injuries w

Bella Hadid Opens Up on Feeling Disposable During Lyme Treatment

Bella, 29, has been battling Lyme disease since she was diagnosed in 2013.

The evolving nature of trade agreements

U.S. President Donald Trumps trade agreements create a new category within established international trade agreements. The fact, however, that th

From Kerala to Keralam: Cabinet decision sets off political war of words

From Cabinet secretary to doomsday president: What being America's designated survivor is like

A designated survivor, typically a low-profile Cabinet secretary, is kept away during major government events like the State of the Union to ensu

This is Golden Age of America, Says Trump in State of Union Address

In his speech, Trump praised his administrations performance over the past nine months, highlighting achievements on immigration, inflation, crim

Who is Amrapali Dubey, the Bhojpuri YouTube Queen linked to Nirahua? Why is she in spotlight now?

Amrapali Dubey's alleged relationship rumours with her Bhojpuri actor Nirahua, have once again gained traction on social media. Amrapali Dubey is

Why is Anthropic accusing Chinese AI labs over distillation attacks

Anthropic, the maker of Claude chatbot, formally accused Chinas DeepSeek and two other AI labs in the countryMoonshot and MiniMaxof launching ind

Telangana inter exams 2026 to begin today

Hyderabad: Telangana inter exams 2026 are going to begin on Wednesday, February 25. The examinations will be conducted till March 18 at 1,495 cen

Mexico travel warning: Canada urges travellers to exercise a high degree of caution after cartel violence erupts following El Mencho death

Mexico travel warning: Canada has updated its Mexico travel advisory following the reported death of cartel leader El Mencho and subsequent retal

BC panel chief visits Kummera after infant death in caste assault

Hyderabad: Telangana Commission for Backwards Classes (BC) Chairperson G Niranjan on Tuesday, February 24, visited Kummera village in Nagarkurnoo

India Abstains as UN Adopts Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Resolution

The resolution, titled Support for Lasting Peace in Ukraine, was adopted on the fourth anniversary of Russias invasion of Ukraine

France summons US ambassador amid diplomatic tensions

France has formally summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner after comments by the Trump administration sparked objections in Paris. Officials conf

Shots Fired at Car Carrying Lawrence Bishnois Lawyer in Delhis Kashmiri Gate

Joint Commissioner of Police (CP) Madhur Verma stated that one of the three armed assailants opened fire

Ludhiana University's V-C removed over 'misbehaviour' with Kashmiri students

The private university has also initiated an internal probe into the matter, while the situation is being monitored by local authorities.

Severe floods in southeast Brazil kill at least 25 and force hundreds to evacuate

Brazil's meteorology institute Inmet said in a statement that more rain is forecast for the region, which lies close to hills, valleys and slopes

Fearless cricket does not mean reckless cricket

Fearlessness needs spine. Without it, it becomes chaos. Except for Bumrah, the rest of the Indians couldnt scare the South African opposition in

Bomb threats across courts in West Bengal disrupt judicial work

At least six courts across the State were evacuated and checked, including two courts in Kolkata

Record turnout as 904,000 perform Umrah on 4th day of Ramzan

Makkah: The Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, received more than 904,000 Umrah pilgrims on Saturday, February 21, the fourth day of Ramzan 14

US President Donald Trump says US is 'bigger, better, richer' in State of the Union speech

President Donald Trump declared America is back, bigger, better, richer and stronger. He called his first year a historic revival and a turnaroun

Distress call from parents leads to bust of cannabis network in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Nine individuals, including two alleged cannabis peddlers, were arrested by the Hyderabad Narcotics Police Station (HNPS) of the Telan

Israels LoP requests Netanyahu to facilitate Oppositions participation in Modis parliamentary address

Israels Opposition has said it would boycott Mr. Modis address to the Israeli Parliament if President of the Supreme Court of Israel, Yitzhak Ami

Maharashtra Man Steals Mother's Jewellery From Home, Arrested Within Hours

A 30-year-old man stole his mother's gold ornaments from home in Latur district of Maharashtra and was held within hours of the crime, police sai

Haryana Board 12th Exams 2026 Kick Off Today; Over 5 Lakh Students Will Appear

HBSE will conduct the Class 12 English exam today from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm across 1,431 centres in Haryana with over 5.6 lakh students appearing.

Bangladesh President alleges Yunus regime of keeping him under house arrest

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin revealed he was confined for 18 months. He was denied travel for medical needs, disrupting presidential

Meta Secures Patent To 'Simulate' User's Social Media Life After Death Using AI

Meta has patented an AI system designed to simulate a user's digital presence on social media when they are absent or dead.

Telangana HC seeks states reply on dialysis equipment shortage

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to file a detailed explanation regarding the alleged shortage of dialysis e

Who was Nancy Dolman? Martin Shorts wife died of cancer in 2010, but he still communicates with her

Comedian Martin Short's eldest daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, has passed away at 42. Reports suggest her death was by suicide. This loss foll

TRUMP LIVE | POTUS delivers State of the Union address, drops big announcement ahead of midterms

Viral video shows girl being thrown into drain after late-night party: Here's what you need to know before believing the hype online

A video is going viral online that shows a girl being pulled out of a car and thrown into a drain, with many users claiming the incident happened

Using AI to detect breast cancer; Building credit models for India's informal economy

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in India. According to the National Cancer Registry Programme, breast cancer cases in India rose

The Lost Nominee Gap: How alternative data can help reconnect rightful beneficiaries

Bridging the Lost Nominee Gap requires the BFSI industry to transition from a reactive hide and seek model to a proactive consent and connect fra

10th India-Israel Joint Working Group Meeting on counter terrorism held in New Delhi

India and Israel convened their 10th Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi. Both nations strongly condemned terrorism in all

Quote of the day by Morgan Freeman: Don't be different just for different's sake, If you see it differently, function that

Morgan Freeman is a celebrated American actor and narrator. He began his career in theatre and gained fame on television. Freeman is known for hi

Telangana HC seeks govt reply on irregularities in vocational training bids

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the state government to file a detailed explanation regarding alleged irregularities in the sele

PM Modi To Begin His Israel Visit Today, Defence And Trade On Agenda

India and Israel's relations will be upgraded to a special strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, marking a significa

UK Imposes New Travel Permit Requirement On These Foreign Visitors

Starting on Wednesday, visitors to Britain from 85 countries must obtain an electronic permit in advance of their trip or they will be barred fro

India abstains from UN resolution vote calling for ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

India abstained from a United Nations vote demanding an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. The resolution, introduced by Kyiv, received 107 votes in

Inside Mexican Country Villa That Became El Mencho's Final Refuge

The two-storey residence at No. 39 with stone walls and a red-tiled roof served as a discreet hideout for El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco Ne

Brazil hails zero US tariff on aircraft exports

Brazil welcomed Washingtons decision to allow its aircraft to enter the US duty-free, benefiting aerospace giant Embraer and narrowing gaps with

Hyderabads RGIA named best airport for arrivals in global passenger survey

Hyderabad:Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) in Hyderabad has been named one of the best airports in the world for the arrivals experience

Shots fired at car of lawyer linked to Lawrence Bishnoi in Delhi, one injured

According to the occupants of the car, three assailants arrived on a motorcycle and opened indiscriminate fire at their vehicle before fleeing th

Shots fired at car of lawyer linked to Lawrence Bishnoi in Delhi, 1 injured

New Delhi: Unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at a car carrying a lawyer associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi near the Int

Pakistan Accuses Afghan of Unprovoked Border Firing, Warns Severe Response

On Sunday, Pakistan had claimed to kill 70 terrorists in the military strikes targeting at least seven militant hideouts in Afghanistan in retali

Donald Trumps 2026 State of the Union speech could be among the longest

Donald Trump will give his 2026 State of the Union speech to Congress. The speech is expected to be long because he plans to talk about many impo

Indian Students in Iran Seek Exam Postponement Amid Rising Uncertainty

A large number of these students are enrolled in medical programmes at universities across Iran

Parliamentary panel passes resolution against AI summit protest, opposition MPs dissent

A parliamentary committee condemned the Youth Congress's AI summit protest, passing a resolution with a majority vote despite opposition from sev

The real fun of being a film buff!

Did a Saturday walk-through Indias iconic Prasad Labs in Chennai; and no, seriously, what did I see?

This Chennai startup built credit models for India's informal economy

Kaleidofin builds credit scores for India's informal workers using AI and alternative data, including satellite imagery, helping banks approve lo

Iranians fear war as US military buildup intensifies ahead of Geneva talks

Tehran: As the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East, Iranians are warily awaiting the next round

Can India Pull Off an 11-Over Miracle vs Zimbabwe?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 24: Indias march towards the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup now hangs by a thread. One crushing defeat. Sev

Spaces beneath flyovers should be put to good use

The BMCs role is to provide land, water, and electricity, and 24 pits have been constructed

Rinku Singh Leaves India Camp

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 24: Indias preparations for their crucial Super Eight encounter against Zimbabwe have been dealt an unexpecte

Live Updates: Trump To Lay Out Midterm Agenda At The State Of The Union Address

Trump's State of the Union address is expected to focus on domestic issues, his intensifying threats about launching military strikes on Iran ove

Sri Lanka seek win against New Zealand

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Match starts at 7 pm Colombo, Feb 24: Sri Lanka will need to improve their batting against slower bowlers when they take o

Brook century puts nervy England in semi-final

Pallekele, Feb 24: Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi

Can Chepauk strip spark Indias revival?

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Chennai, Feb 24: After battling sluggish, spin-friendly tracks through much of the T20 World Cup 2026, Team India may find

CBSE Board Exams 2026 Live: Class 10 Science Paper Today Check Final Revision Plan And Guidelines

CBSE Board 2026 Class 10th Science Exam LIVE Updates: CBSE conducted the Class 10 Science exam with a new pattern dividing the paper into Physics

Rescuers Search for Missing After Deluge Kills 30 in Brazil

A river burst its banks and streets became raging currents of brown water in the state of Minas Gerais after the overnight downpour in a region t

Decoding Varun Chakravarthy

ICC Mens T20 World Cup Playing him like an off-spinner New Delhi, Feb 24: Does a mystery spinner retain the element of mystery if he is over-expo

India, Israel to upgrade ties to special strategic partnership during Modi visit

Jerusalem: India and Israels relations will be upgraded to a special strategic partnership during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit, marking a

FIFA Boss 'Very Reassured' About World Cup in Mexico Despite Violence

Mexico is one of the three host countries for the June 11-July 19 World Cup, along with the United States and Canada

Andhra Pradesh prepares ground for translocation of two female tigers from Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh

The two tigers, one from Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, will be introduced in PNP; Dy.CM K. Pawan Kalyans appeal for two female tigers was accepte

Sesko comes off bench to score Man Utd winner at Everton

PREMIER LEAGUE London, Feb 24: Benjamin Sesko once again emerged as Manchester Uniteds decisive figure, climbing off the bench to fire home a pri

Ton-up Pundir, Yawer shine as J&K dominate Ktaka on Day 1

Ranji Trophy final Hubballi, Feb 24: A masterful unbeaten century from Shubham Pundir and a tenacious 88 from young Yawer Hassan saw Jammu & Kash

US plans first-ever passport services at Israeli settlement in West Bank

Jerusalem: The US embassy in Jerusalem plans to offer consular services for the first time at an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank. A

Ahmedabad Metro, Srinagar airport extension, 3 rail projects get nod

The Union Cabinet greenlit significant infrastructure upgrades, including three multi-tracking railway projects totaling Rs 9,072 crore to boost

Morning Digest: India set to launch free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls; TRAI backs sale of all available spectrum, proposes lower entry barriers, and more

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Deal with US within reach 'only if diplomacy is given priority', Iran's foreign minister says

Iran's top diplomat believes a deal with the United States is close. Fresh talks are scheduled in Geneva this week. Iran is ready to negotiate wi

Afghanistan appoint Pybus as head coach

Kabul, Feb 24: England-born Richard Pybus has been appointed as the head coach of the Afghanistan cricket team, replacing Jonathan Trott followin

Morning Brief Podcast: Arvind Krishna: Cutting Through the AI Noise

2 planes had taken off from Ranchi minutes before crash

Two commercial flights, an Air India and an IndiGo, departed Ranchi safely Monday night amidst challenging weather. The ill-fated air ambulance,

Discord delays age verification plan after user privacy concerns

Discord has delayed its age check plan after many users complained about privacy and data safety. The company says it still plans to bring age ve