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India, Central Asian nations to work with Afghanistan on security

India and the central Asian nations on Thursday agreed to work closely with Afghanistan in addressing its security challenges against the backdrop of its escalating tensions with Pakistan. IMAGE:......

'Coercive, unilateral': BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs

The BRICS nations have expressed concern over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions in the form of 'indiscriminate rising' of tariffs, particularly measures used as a means of 'coercion',......

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake. IMAGE: An aerial view of an area submerged in water amid heavy rainfall caused by cyclone Montha in Warangal, October......

When a sitting member openly protects...: Jaishankar blasts UN over Pak move

India on Friday cited Pakistan's attempts to protect at the UN Security Council the terror group that claimed responsibility for the Pahalgam attack to point out that the global body's work has......

Local body polls soon? Maha cabinet takes 21 decisions in single day

With elections to local bodies looming, the Maharashtra cabinet took 21 decisions on Tuesday, an unusual number for a single meeting, including the closure of the state's asset reconstruction......

Fresh Air Becomes Real Estate Must-Have

Interest in green living is rising, with clean air and open spaces becoming key selling points for residential projects, particularly as Indian cities struggle with deteriorating air quality.......

Return of coal threatens India's emission commitments

India's new climate pledge to the UN could be weakened by its growing use of coal, even as the country plans a 2035 roadmap to cut emissions and boost clean energy. Illustration: Dominic......

AI Threat: 2 Million Tech Jobs At Risk

To turn disruption into opportunity, NITI Aayog has recommended the launch of a National AI Talent Mission to make India the AI workforce capital of the world. IMAGE: NITI Aayog CEO B V R......

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to......

Most Mother Dairy products to be cheaper from Sep 22

Mother Dairy on Tuesday said it will pass on 100 per cent GST reduction benefits to consumers and most of its products including value-added dairy products and processed foods (under Safal brand)......

ICC widens Women's World Cup field after record success

Tournament expanded from eight teams to 10 in 2029. IMAGE: India players celebrate with the trophy after winning the ICC Women's World Cup at the DY Patil Stadium, in Navi Mumbai on November 2,......

ISL to get a tech makeover with video support system!

'No franchisee fee payment shall be applicable from 2025-2026 season, either for the Founding or Non-founding Participating Teams.' IMAGE: The AIFF's new commercial partner will provide the......

Saikia re-elected as BCCI secretary: Landmark moment for Assam and North East India

IMAGE: This prestigious appointment stands as a moment of immense pride for Assam and the entire North Eastern region, reaffirming the growing representation of the region in the highest echelons......

ICC suspends USA Cricket's membership

'The decision, taken by the ICC Board during its meeting earlier, was based on USA Cricket's repeated and continued breaches of its obligations as a ICC Member under the ICC's Constitution.'......

No-Handshake Chaos: Why PCB Official Was Fired

An irate Mohsin Naqvi ordered Usman Walha's removal 'for the embarrassment caused to the national cricket team and its captain.' IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav at the toss. A new development has......