News Brief

Modi projects India as key player in the future of global aviation, space travel

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India intends not just to expand its footprint in traditional aviation, but also to help shape the next frontier where aerospace, AI, and space commerce converge

What does the launch of a Taliban group focussed on Kashmir mean?

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The Tehreek-e-Taliban Kashmir (TTK) has signalled its aim to launch armed campaigns against both India and Pakistan, positioning itself in opposition to the state structures on either side of the LoC

World Boxing Makes Sex Test Mandatory

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Policy aims to protect women competing in the next Olympics

Apple navigates between Delhi’s handshake and Washington’s hesitation

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The phone maker’s journey reflects not just economic partnership, but a deeper cultural resonance that began with a young, barefoot traveller named Steve Jobs searching for purpose

Supreme Court Says No to Petition Against Assam Government

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The petitioners had sought a ban on the policy of “push backs” of illegal migrants undertaken by the Assam government

Stavanger Shock: Gukesh Defeats Carlsen in Classical First

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Carlsen stood up, struck the table, and exclaimed, “Oh my God.” Across from him, the reigning world champion had just won a game he thought he was losing

Language Controversy Shadows Kamal Haasan’s Political Ascent

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The convergence of art and politics in Kamal Haasan’s career faces a litmus test as his statement on linguistic heritage provokes Kannada regional sensitivities, coinciding with his nomination to the Rajya Sabha

India weighs progress in ties with Canada before G7 summit

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There is no word so far on PM Modi attending the deliberations as bilateral ties remain rocky

Congress veteran Salman Khurshid endorses the BJP’s stand on Article 370

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Khurshid lauds Operation Sindoor, wants PoK to be returned to India to enable talks

India Rebuts America’s Ceasefire Spin

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India has firmly dismissed a fresh claim by the Trump administration that it offered trade access to de-escalate tensions with Pakistan earlier this month