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NEW DELHI: Union minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Thursday thanked leader of opposition Rahul Gandhi after he hailed job creation at Foxconn in Karnataka.Vaishnaw said that the Congress leader has acknowledged “the success of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ programme.”“Thanks Rahul Gandhi for acknowledging the success of PM Shri @narendramodi Ji’s ‘Make in India’…

Alan Rickman’s widow, Rima Horton, reflects on his passing from pancreatic cancer a decade ago. She revealed he lived for six months post-diagnosis, prioritizing a pain-free departure and controlling his final arrangements. Horton emphasized his desire to avoid pity, highlighting his immense talent and the void left by his untimely death. Alan Rickman, the beloved…

NEW DELHI: The ongoing tension between the Congress and Shashi Tharoor sharpened further after another party MP took a swipe at the Trivandrum MP, remarking that he was “not a big part” of Congress. The rift has been in focus as Tharoor skipped a crucial poll-related party meeting in Kerala, opting instead to attend the…

The cosmic energies today encourage clarity amid a whirlwind of inspiration. Select a single focus, whether it be a passion project or work-related goal, to maintain your sanity. In your relationships, strive to create harmony by balancing closeness with some personal space; actions speak louder than words. Steer clear of hasty tech splurges or uncertain…

The Indian car market is gearing up for a busy phase ahead, with several important launches lined up across segments. From long-awaited SUV comebacks to new electric models and facelifts, there’s a lot of action lined up in 2026. Here, let’s take a look at some of the key upcoming car launches. Mahindra XUV 7XO…

Who was Lise Meitner, the physicist who explained nuclear fission but was denied a Nobel Prize (Image Source – Wikipedia) Work on nuclear physics in the early twentieth century moved across borders, institutes and private letters. Lise Meitner was part of that movement for decades, first in Vienna, then in Berlin, later in Stockholm. Trained…

PM Narendra Modi attends Christmas morning service at the Cathedral Church of the Redemption in Delhi. In a special prayer for the PM, Rt Rev Dr Paul Swarup, bishop of Delhi, sought a ‘double portion’ of the lord’s ‘wisdom, understanding, discernment that he would lead this nation in the paths of truth, justice, and righteousness’….

NEW DELHI: Ending months of uncertainty, India and US announced the finalisation of the first tranche of the trade deal early Saturday that will see Washington lower “reciprocal tariffs” on Indian exports to 18% over the next few days and New Delhi slash levies on several American imports.The India-US joint statement came with US President…

A Moroccan woman who fled her home after facing violence for her sexuality says she was deported from the United States to a country where being gay is also a crime, despite having legal protection from a US judge.The 21-year-old, known only as Farah for safety reasons, told The Associated Press that she is now…

A new school curriculum released by four Vermont state recognized Abenaki groups has reopened a long running dispute over Indigenous identity, authority and historical narrative in the northeastern United States.The material, titled the American Abenaki Curriculum, is intended for students from grades three through twelve. It presents the history, culture and contemporary experiences of Abenaki…