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A rescue operation was underway, local media reported citing port authorities; images showed the cruise boat, the American Heritage operated by American Cruise Lines, listing and partially underwater
The big ticket question confronting the Quad, however, is how Donald Trump engages with the group and the broader Indo-Pacific geography
Turkiye and Qatar were working to develop and diversify their energy partnership, and that their cooperation in the defence industry would continue to grow, a statement from the Turkish presidency quoted President Erdogan as saying
Climate action has slipped down the political agenda for Western governments as U.S. President Donald Trump has withdrawn international funding, while wars in Ukraine and West Asia have added to inflationary pressures and the need to spend on security
The current Syrian government, in place since Islamist-led fighters overthrew Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, has allowed Westerners to obtain entry visas at Damascus airport or border crossings
Two Arab-majority parties, Raam and the Joint List, secured a combined 19 seats in last month's election, winning nearly a sixth of the 120-seat parliament and potentially emerging as kingmakers in efforts by Eisenkot to form a government
UN Security Council renewed targeted sanctions under its Yemen sanctions regime for another year
G. Sukumaran Nair says he has invited V.D. Satheesan to inaugurate the 150th birth anniversary celebrations of NSS founder Mannathu Padmanabhan and Chief Minister has expressed willingness to participate
The hawkish former Prime Minister of Estonia Kaja Kallas said it was not up to Russia to decide who would represent Europe
Telangana Housing Board was cleared to adopt the same guidelines, beneficiary eligibility criteria, financial assistance, and other conditions applicable to Indiramma Indlu
In this episode, we examine how investing apps encourage frequent trading, impulsive decisions and risky behaviour, and explore whether easy access to markets is hurting long-term wealth creation.
While Mumbai and Bengaluru report strong sales, buyers are cautious with affordability concerns and rising borrowing costs
Forex traders said the U.S. dollar has strengthened, driven by stronger-than-expected U.S. inflation data, rising Treasury yields and hawkish remarks from U.S. Federal Reserve officials, reinforcing expectations of further monetary tightening
The RTI applicant referred to a Manipur Government letter which he claimed concerned the proposal to delete the nomenclature 'Any Kuki Tribes' from the State's ST list and correct 'Any Mizo (Lushai) Tribe' to 'Mizo'
The State election office on February 21 published the final roll under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), recording the names of more than 5.15 crore voters.
Accident initially involved a collision between two cars, following which a trailing vehicle rammed into the stationary cars, triggering a chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles. A Mahindra XUV700 was among the vehicles involved in the collision and subsequently caught fire, says officials
Alice Huang, mainly known as a former top executive at Megaspeed International, also founded Shanghai Longteng Intelligent Computing, a company based in the eastern Chinese economic hub
This is the seventh extension for the Commission; the Commission asked to submit the report as soon as possible but not later than the 20 May, 2027.
The International Atomic Energy Agency has not had access to key nuclear facilities in Iran since Israel and the U.S. launched a 12-day conflict in June 2025 that included strikes on nuclear sites
Silver Beach is one of three beaches in Tamil Nadu to receive the new certification for 2026-27
Trial dive seen as a significant step towards Indias push to send a crewed vehicle to a depth of 6,000 metres under Samudrayaan Project
The issue goes beyond whether an inquiry committee is constituted, whether it includes external members, or whether it submits its report on time. The fundamental question is whether students and their families can trust the process, its findings, and the institutions subsequent actions
Paytm Payments Services will be able to offer prepaid payment instruments, including wallets, to customers after receiving the central banks final authorisation, says company
CESS releases decadal study on Telangana public finances
Suvendu Adhikari said a SIT headed by a retired judge has been constituted to probe the institutional corruption that allegedly took place during the previous regime
A senior Congress leader said the TVK-led government should form a co-ordination committee to steer the State Government and make decision-making accountable
The country's exports including merchandise and services stood at $69.27 billion in the same month last year
Former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick have been asked to testify before the Senate Banking Committee over national security concerns involving sensitive American technology. The request follows Huangs resignation amid a controversy involving a woman accused of spying for China. Nvidia has named Colette Kress interim CEO, while U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested former Apple CEO Tim Cook as Huangs successor.
He noted that Namma Metro, which had a network of just 17 km in 2014, had expanded to more than 100 km
In all, 17 Arjuna awardees were chosen; no Khel Ratna for first time since 2014; three coaches win Dronacharya award
Responding to Mr. Palaniswamis criticism that the TVK government was sleeping like Kumbhakarna and that law and order had deteriorated in the State, Mr. Sengottaiyan said those criticising the government could continue to do so
The searches uncovered a 5,200 sq ft triplex villa, 25 acres of farmland, nine open plots, a farmhouse, 50 tolas of gold, 2.8 kg of silver and five vehicles.
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently in exile in India, has reportedly applied for a new Bangladeshi passport and national identity card, fuelling speculation about her planned return in December. However, the Bangladesh government has rejected the prospect of issuing her a passport and is seeking her extradition. With Hasina facing a death sentence, her possible return poses diplomatic challenges for India and Bangladesh.
There was no party meeting or any political discussion on the merger. The party has not called any such meeting. Some of us happened to be here and met Sunetra Pawar. The discussion was mainly about the drought situation and the work that needs to be undertaken in our respective constituencies, says Dattatray Bharne
District Child Protection Officer has been directed to visit the childs family at the earliest to assess their situation, initiate necessary follow-up measures, and ensure the boy receives immediate psychological support, including counselling
A preliminary probe into the November 11 derailment of the Kolkata-Sairang Express at Digaru station in Assam has pointed to a possible malfunction in the trains main braking system. Investigators found a key braking component in an isolated condition, raising questions about safety checks carried out after repairs at Panbari station. The exact cause remains under investigation.
According to police, the accused opened fire at the police team following which the police retaliated. He was subsequently overpowered and taken to a hospital, they said
The incident occurred in the New Heaven area on the Imphal-Ukhrul road when the armed rebels fired at two four-wheelers, a senior officer said
He flagged off the Madgaon-Yesvantpur Vande Bharat Express (Goa-Mangaluru-Bengaluru) at Mangaluru Junction
They blatantly lie. They want anarchy in the country. And most importantly, they are the most untrustworthy party, the BJP leader said, referring to the Congress
How Megaspeed, a little-known firm started by Alice Huang, became a linchpin in the chips trade
Sunny Joseph said there was no immediate power crisis, but the government could not ignore the increasing demand, particularly during the summer months
Oddtables, a nationwide social dining startup founded by Vaibhav Jain, explores a concept that pairs strangers for communal meals, with tables now active in 16 Indian cities

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