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Breaking the American Political Ceiling: The Historic Firsts of the 2026 Midterms
Breaking the American Political Ceiling: The Historic Firsts of the 2026 Midterms
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From America's first Muslim senator and openly gay male senator to its first Black women governors and Native American woman senator, the 2026 midterms rewrote the record books. A new generation of wo ...
Blue Tsunami Drowns Trump as Democrats Seize Both Houses of Congress
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Democrats have wrested control of the House of Representatives and the Senate in a stunning rebuke to Donald Trump, two years into his second term. Rising living costs, inflation and discontent over t ...
PM Modi Pushes Critical Mineral Self-Reliance With ₹2,814 Crore Scheme
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The Union Cabinet has approved a ₹2,814 crore scheme to establish domestic processing facilities for critical minerals such as lithium and nickel, reducing India's dependence on imported refined mater ...
Agniveers to Get Two-Year Extension; Willing Personnel to Be Enrolled in Armed Forces: CDS
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The government has extended the engagement period of 75 per cent of Agniveers by two years, offering them a further opportunity to join the regular Armed Forces. The decision comes as the first batch ...
Iran says Indian ships can cross Strait of Hormuz as tensions with US escalate
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Tehran says Indian vessels can pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz despite restrictions imposed on other shipping, citing its need to import medicines from India. The announcement co ...
Midterm Rout Is “Dissatisfaction With Trump,” Says Indian-American Congressman Thanedar
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The outgoing Michigan Democrat says voters were sending a message about prices, the Iran war, tariffs and corruption, and that this was not an endorsement of his own party
Virat Kohli’s 74, Arshdeep Singh’s Four-Wicket Haul Power India Past New Zealand
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Kohli anchored a rain-hit chase after Arshdeep led India’s pace attack in dismissing New Zealand for 185, setting up a five-wicket victory in the first ODI in Auckland
Why Is Fractal’s Founder Betting on Cheaper AI?
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Co-founder Srikanth Velamakanni sees a lesson in India’s cheap mobile data: lower prices can create much bigger markets. His shareholder letter explains how he wants Fractal to profit from that shift ...
“Congress is a Threat to Democracy”: JP Nadda Slams Opposition Over Electoral Distrust
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At the BJP’s “Loktantra Bachao, Arajakta Hatao” padyatra, the Union minister says the Opposition blames the Election Commission because it lacks public support