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âCowardly bully: On Donald Trump and the Iran war
Donald Trumpâs decision to postpone attacks on Iranâs power plants, 36 hours after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, is the clearest sign yet that the war is not going according to his plan. Over the past week, Mr. […]
Editorial World Preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake strikes near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean
Image used for representation | Photo Credit: GettyImages/iStockphotos A strong preliminary magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean on Tuesday, prompting coastal evacuations but no wider tsunami warnings. The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck early Tuesday evening local […]
World Lebanon PM says Iran Guards commanding Hezbollah operations in Lebanon
Lebanon’s Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. File. | Photo Credit: AFP Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday that members of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards are commanding Hezbollah’s operations in the group’s ongoing war against Israel. In an interview with the Al Hadath network, Mr. Salam […]
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âHidden gurusâ will be able to decrypt devices in Hong Kong national security cases
Hong Kong authorities will be able to demand external technicians or any âspecified personâ decrypt electronic devices during national security investigations and may punish suspects who provide wrong passwords or falsely claim to have forgotten them, the security chief has told lawmakers. Secretary for Security […]
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Rupee sinks 23 paise to all-time low of 93.76 vs US dollar as global risks mount
The rupee weakened by 23 paise to settle at an all-time low of 93.76 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening greenback and elevated global crude oil prices that dampened investor sentiment.Forex traders said continued foreign fund outflows amid uncertainties linked to […]
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NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for March 24: Tips to solve Connections #547
Today’s Connections: Sports Edition is for people who like to go bowling. As we’ve shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans. Like the original Connections, the […]
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Going on and on, Dhoni defies age, still at it
Time has always been MS Dhoniâs toughest opponent. Not the bowlers, not the pressure, not even the weight of expectationsâbut time itself. And now, as another IPL season dawns, the question returns with a familiar echo: how much longer can the legend go on? Â […]
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Athletes adapt to ânew normalâ at National Indoor Câships
Young shot putter Omkar Prasad Nanda resorted to using a worn-out shoe, while runner C Priyanka relied on her experience of training on a curvy track as athletes and officials adjusted to an unfamiliar setting at the inaugural National Indoor Championships which began here on […]
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Yuki-Venus crash out of Miami Open
Indiaâs Yuki Bhambri and his Kiwi partner Michael Venus made a first round exit from the Miami Open following a narrow loss to John-Patrick Smith and Sander Arends here. Â Yuki and Venus went down 6-4, 5-7, 13-15 in a round of 32 contest to […]
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Williams figures in India squad for Hong Kong qualifier
Australia-born forward Ryan Williams could make his much-anticipated India debut after being named in head coach Khalid Jamil’s 23-member squad for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifier against Hong Kong on March 31 in Kochi. Williams was included in the squad after FIFA cleared his […]
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âHidden gurusâ will be able to decrypt devices in Hong Kong national security cases
Hong Kong authorities will be able to demand external technicians or any âspecified personâ decrypt electronic devices during national security investigations and may punish suspects who provide wrong passwords or falsely claim to have forgotten them, the security chief has told lawmakers. Secretary for Security […]
Politics âCowardly bully: On Donald Trump and the Iran war
Donald Trumpâs decision to postpone attacks on Iranâs power plants, 36 hours after issuing a 48-hour ultimatum to Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, is the clearest sign yet that the war is not going according to his plan. Over the past week, Mr. […]
Editorial World Rupee sinks 23 paise to all-time low of 93.76 vs US dollar as global risks mount
The rupee weakened by 23 paise to settle at an all-time low of 93.76 against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by a strengthening greenback and elevated global crude oil prices that dampened investor sentiment.Forex traders said continued foreign fund outflows amid uncertainties linked to […]
Business Govt bets on women-led growth to drive development agenda
NEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday said that women-led growth will be central to the countryâs development ambitions, even as policymakers and industry leaders called for stronger ecosystems to support women in innovation and entrepreneurship.Speaking at a summit organised by the womenâs empowerment arm of […]
Business Fortnite publisher Epic Games to lay off more than 1,000 employees to curb costs
Epic Games on Tuesday said it will lay off more than 1,000 employees as the video game publisher moves to cut costs amid industry-wide pressures and company-specific challenges, AP reported.The Cary, North Carolina-based company said the job reductions are not linked to artificial intelligence, but […]
Business RoDTEP-backed exports grow at over 20% CAGR between FY24 and FY26
Exports supported under the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme are estimated to have grown at over 20 per cent compound annual growth rate between 2023-24 and 2025-26 despite global headwinds such as weak demand, freight volatility, rising protectionism and geopolitical […]
Business Gold import quota licences under India-UAE pact get extended till June 30
The Centre has extended the validity of tariff rate quota (TRQ) licences issued for gold imports under the India-UAE free trade agreement, offering relief to importers facing supply disruptions amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis, reported PTI.India allows quota-based duty concessions on gold imports under the […]
Business After Trumpâs sanction waiver, Reliance Industries procures 5 million barrels of Iran crude oil: Report
Last Friday, the Donald Trump administration granted a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Iranian oil already in transit. (AI image) With the US waiving sanctions on Iran oil, Reliance Industries has reportedly bought 5 million barrels of Iranian crude. Reliance runs the world’s largest refining […]
Business Going on and on, Dhoni defies age, still at it
Time has always been MS Dhoniâs toughest opponent. Not the bowlers, not the pressure, not even the weight of expectationsâbut time itself. And now, as another IPL season dawns, the question returns with a familiar echo: how much longer can the legend go on? Â […]
Sports Centre plans to cut broken rice share in PDS, boost ethanol feedstock supply
The Centre plans to move a Cabinet note to reduce the proportion of broken rice distributed under the public distribution system (PDS) from 25% to 10% in a bid to ensure a steady supply of feedstock for ethanol production, Food Secretary Sanjeev Chopra said on […]
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