India is poised to enter a new era of military preparedness as it moves closer to signing its largest-ever defence procurement agreement, involving the acquisition of 114 Rafale fighter jets at an estimated cost of Rs 3.25 lakh crore. The landmark deal, expected to be signed under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme, represents a […]
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Denials are usually meant to end conversations. In the case of the alleged memoir by former Indian Army Chief General M.M. Naravane, the opposite has happened. The publisher’s firm insistence that no such book exists has only intensified scrutiny, turning what might have been a quiet publishing matter into a public puzzle. What makes this […]
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Yumnam Khemchand Singh Sworn In as Manipur Chief Minister, President’s Rule Ends Imphal: Manipur has a new Chief Minister. Yumnam Khemchand Singh took oath on Tuesday. With this, President’s Rule in Manipur has officially ended. The state has returned to an elected government after several months. The oath-taking ceremony was held in Imphal. Governor Ajay […]
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Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, has become the stage for a renewed diplomatic push as Russia and Ukraine returned to peace talks on February 4–5, 2026. The second round of trilateral negotiations, brokered by the United States, aims to address unresolved issues from earlier discussions and explore potential pathways to end […]
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Kolkata: A Turkish Airlines flight travelling from Kathmandu to Istanbul was forced to make an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after a fire was reported in one of its engines on Tuesday. All passengers and crew members are reported to be safe. The incident occurred while the aircraft was flying over Indian airspace. Soon after […]
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Russia has reaffirmed that India is free to purchase crude oil from any country, responding to recent comments by former US President Donald Trump that suggested New Delhi may stop importing Russian oil under a broader trade understanding with Washington. Addressing the remarks, the Kremlin said India’s energy decisions are sovereign and based on its […]
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India’s ride-hailing landscape witnessed a major disruption today with the official launch of Bharat Taxi, a government-backed cooperative platform designed to challenge dominant private players such as Uber and Ola. Positioned as a driver-first, public-interest alternative, Bharat Taxi aims to redefine urban and semi-urban mobility by placing ownership and decision-making power directly in the hands […]
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“A Difficult Day”: Washington Post Layoffs Spark Emotional Reactions, Ishaan Tharoor Among Those Affected Layoffs at The Washington Post have triggered emotional reactions across the newsroom, with several journalists — including Ishaan Tharoor, son of Congress MP Shashi Tharoor — confirming their exits and sharing heartfelt messages online. The job cuts are part of the […]
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WPL Final: Friends Become Rivals as Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues Face Off for the Title A Blockbuster Final Awaits The Women’s Premier League (WPL) final is set for a thrilling showdown as Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues — close friends off the field — prepare to lead their teams into battle for the championship. […]
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The idea of zero tariffs between two major economies implies a free-trade leap of historic proportions. The White House factsheet on the India–US deal, however, points to something more restrained: incremental gains achieved through negotiation and compromise. The document outlines how tariff adjustments are limited in scope and carefully sequenced. This reflects a shared understanding […]
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